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These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London. If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you! Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videos If you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member thro ...
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In this episode we go back to Whitechapel for the second and final part at our look at this area. Join us...
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In this podcast we go over to East Londion and the infamous area of Whitechapel! We look at the history of the place and how it came to be, thanks to the Romans! Join us to find out more....
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In this, our second and final look at the London Stock Exchange, we continue our look at this globally known entity. We look at the FTSE100 and the set up. Join us....
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In this episode we go to the London Stock Exchange and find out about the history of one of the worlds most famous City establishments. Find out about the connection with coffee houses and the side streets of London! Join us and we'll tell you more....
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One of the most overlooked bridges in London has to be this one. In this podcast, part 2, we continue to look at it's history, which parts of could be even older than London Bridge! We'll tell you more in this podcast...
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One of the most overlooked bridges in London has to be this one. In this podcast we look at it's history, which parts of could be even older than London Bridge! We'll tell you more in this podcast...
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In this podcast we wrap up our look at the Northern Line, that runs from north to south. Join us as we look at the lines, extensions and the history of the line.
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Going from the top to near the bottom of the tube map, the Northern Line is one of the most used lines on the London Underground. How was it created and why was it named this? In this podcast we'll answer this and many other questions you haven't thought of relating to the Northern Line...
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In this podcast we go to the Jewwl House, In Westminster and not in the Tower of London, which was used by the Kings of their day back from 1365! Join us as we share more....
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In this podcast we look at the history of the Victoria Tower, the square tower that dominates views of the Palace of Westminster. Join us as we share more....
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In this podcast we visit both Victoria Tower Gardens & College Green, two park areas around the Palace of Westminster. We look at the history of both. Let us tell you....
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In this podcast we look at Southwark Bridge, one of those places that millions of people each year pass under on a Thames Clipper or see as they walk along the South Bank. Let us tell you more about it....
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In this podcast, our second and final look at the National Gallery we take a good look at the many transformations the building has been under and some of the event that have taken place. Join us....
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In this podcast we start our look at the National Gallery. In this, part 1, we go back in history to it's formation and some of the key people in the history of the amazing gallery. Join us and we tell you more....
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In this podcast we go to Islington, one of those areas that has been in and out of trend at various times in it's history that is now recommended to visit if you can to see this lovely area just outside the City! Join us as we tell you more....
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In this podcast we look at Battersea Park, on the bank of the Thames - converted from marsh land to park land with lots of interesting features along the way. Join us as well tell you more....
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In this podcast we look at the background to the Elizabeth Line that opened just over 2 years ago. Join us as we look at how it got here and the future of one of the busiest lines under Central London....
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In this podcast we go to the theatre away from the central West End Theatre district and go to Waterloo, South of the Thames. Join us to find out more about one of those theatres famous for the acting talent....
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In this episode, we take our second and final look at HMS Belfast and find out it was almost completely scrapped and not be the museum we have today! Join us for this and more....
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HMS Belfast sits as a museum in the Thames under the gazes of the Shard, Tower of London & Tower Bridge. As a place to visit it is an amazing place to discover. In this the first of two podcasts on the ship, we look at the history that has lead us to the current museum. Join us....
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In this podcast we go to East London and Houndsditch. Ever wondered where the name came from? We'll tell you about this and other bits of history including an armed siege in the area in the early 1900's! Join us for more....
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In this the second and final look at this man so associated with London buildings we look more at his achievements and find that there is so much more than the designs he created! Join us for a treasure trove of knowledge...
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In a long overdue wait we look at the life of one of the key figures of London, which much of his work remains today. Plus we also discover his many other areas of expertise, often not recognised. Join us as we find out more...
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In this, our third and final look at the area of Greenwich, we look further into the timeline and the colleges that make up this beautiful area of London!
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In this the second part of our three part series, we continue our look at Greenwich - the markets, Royal connections & museums. Join us as we share more with you....
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In this podcast we start our three part series look at the beautiful town of Greenwich and we start by looking at the history of its Royal connections, which are many. Join us...
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In this podcast looking at the history of Chelsea Bridge, we go back to the first bridge built here, its instability (never good for a bridge) and then its rebuild and current design! Join us as we tell you about the bridge and the surrounding area....
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In this podcast we go to South West London and one of the happiest places to live in the UK, Richmond Upon Thames! Join us as we sahre with you what it has to offer!
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In this, the second and final part of this podcast, we look at the construction of London's sewer system and the legacy it left behind in the beautiful embankments we see today alongside the Thames. Join us...
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The late 19th century saw major problems for London, with a smell that was unbearable for most that lived and worked in the City. In this podcast we look at what caused it and the solution. Join us....
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In this podcast, our fourth and final look at Westminster Abbey, we go all Royal to look at the occasions to be held in this iconic church! From weddings to funerals to coronations, the Abbey has held them all...
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In our third look at Westminster Abbey we look at the history of the building and also some of the Royality to be buried in the Abbey. Join us for a look back in history...
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In this, our second part of four looking at the history of Westminster Abbey, we look at the building itself and how it was built and some of the changes made over the years! Plus also find out the oldest parts still surviving and which members of Royality are buried here! Join us....
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In our podcast we go to the iconic Westminster Abbey, home of Royal Coronations, Weddings & Funerals over the years. We go back to the start and look at the Abbey's history and the role it has played in history. Join us....
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In this our second part look at the area of Shoreditch in East London. Join us as we look at the development that has happened in the area and how the business in the area has completely changed. Join us as we look around this now very fashionable district....
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In this episode, the first of two, we look at the Shoreditch area of London which has a long and varied history and a strong connection with the theatre, including William Shakespeare! Join us as we learn more....
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In September 1952 the world and London were still excited by the Coronation of a the new young Queen, but in London that September a strange but thick smog hung over the capital! Why and how was it caused? What were its effects? We'll find out in this podcast....
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In this podcast we look at The Royal Ballet, who are based at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, right in the centre of the West End. Join us as we find out more about them....
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In this podcast, our second and final look at the Royal Albert Hall, we look at the venue and the events it has held and also some of the people that have played there many times - including one artist who has already played there over 200 times and is again in 2024! Join us for our look at this iconic venue!…
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In this podcast episode we start our two part look at The Royal Albert Hall, a concert venue in Central London that is just incredible. We look back at it's over 150 year history, so join us for our own verbal concert....
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In this podcast we go to the Tate Modern which dominates the London skyline on Bankside opposite St Paul's cathedral. We look at the building it occupies plus the art it houses, so join us for an audio tour....
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In this podcast we visit a little know are of London, right under the gaze of both the Tower of London and also Tower Bridge - St Katharine Docks! Join us as we tell you more about this magical marina in the centre of London!
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In this podcast episode we look at the history of the Gherkin and find out how and why is was built and what the builder found when constructing it.....
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In this episode we look at the centre of campaigns and protests that is Parliament Square in Central London, not only famous for this but also for other things as well! join us as we share more with you....
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Welcome to our Halloween episode looking exclusively at the case of Jack The Ripper giving you a history of the cases and events of the five main murders linked to Jack The Ripper in 1888.... Sleep well....
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In this our second of two episodes on the Soho area of London, we take a more indepth view of the history of the area and the different streets. Join us...
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In this podcast we visit an area of London than has been changed many times, Soho! We look back at the historty of the area in this first part of two. Join us from it's start as a Royal Park to todays entertainment area.....
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In this the third and final part of our look at Heathrow Airport we go back and look at the transportation network, plans for expansion and also some of the incidents at the airport. Join us as we look over the history of this extremely busy airport....
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In this the second of our look at Heathrow Airport we look at the different terminals plus also the volumes of passengers passing through this airport each year! Join us.....
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In this podcast we take a trip to Heathrow Airport, a place so many see first and last on their international visit to London. We go back in history to it's start and also how the planes are stacked to come into the airport. Join us for more.....
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