London Visited

The oldest dock in London, a place so many never see yet it is on the riverside opposite the South bank, Queenhithe is a place to visit and know its history!

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In this podcast we continue our trip around the Underground, this time looking at the Hammersmith & City Line.

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Sitting proudly at the top of a hill in North London is the building of Alexandra Palace, with its recognisable mast - still in use today!

This podcast looks at the history of Ally Pally!

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The River Westbourne is another of London's lost rivers and in this podcast we'll look at both the history but also the lay of the lost river under London's streets!

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Soho is one of those little areas of Central London that is a treasure. Dean Street in the middle of it has a history all it's own.

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The famous and iconic Routemaster Bus is one of those things any visitor to London both recognises and looks for. In this podcast we look at the history of this iconic piece of transport!

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The famous and iconic Routemaster Bus is one of those things any visitor to London both recognises and looks for. In this podcast we look at the history of this iconic piece of transport!

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In a area to the West of London lays Notting Hill, a beautiful area with a wonderful history. in this podcast we'll uncover it all!

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In a area to the West of London lays Notting Hill, a beautiful area with a wonderful history. in this podcast we'll uncover it all!

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Oxford Street is Europes busiest street and with shops and department stores a place so mnay that come to London visit! There is so much more to this street in its history and in this podcast we'll look at it....

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Oxford Street is Europes busiest street and with shops and department stores a place so mnay that come to London visit! There is so much more to this street in its history and in this podcast we'll look at it....

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A station used by so many to get to Buckingham Palace and other London attractions, this podcast on Green Park Station will share the history and how the station came into being plus the moves of entrances!

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In this podcast we go like so many people that visit London to Westminster to find out how the area all started, plus how it has developed over the years!

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The South Bank of the Thames between Westminster and Blackfriars Bridges is known for its stunning views across London but also for its art & entertainment. In this podcast we'll look at how it came to be!

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In an area next to St Paul's Cathedral was an area called Paternoster Row. Here was the centre of London's book trade until something happened. We'll look at the history of this are in this podcast!

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Everyone knows of the Great Fire of 1666, but following that there was a major fire breakout after dubbed the Second Great Fire of London. In this podcast we'll tell you all about it!

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The Guildhall in the City of London has been a focal point for a 1000 years and in this podcast we'll have a look why amd also why it is where it is!

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The Tube map is a London Icon and globally recognisable and in this two part podcast we look at how it came to be and how it has developed over the years!

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Iconic and globally recognisable the London Tube map is an icon. In this podcast we'll share the history of how it came into being and more!

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Across Central London you'll see people riding these bikes for pleasure as an alternative way to travel. What's the history behing them?

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At Bank in the City of London stands an extremely impressive and outstanding building, Mansion House, and in this podcast we'll take a look at the history behind it and the novel if not criminal way funds were raised to build it!

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The area of South Kensington is well known for The Royal Albert Hall and Museums, but there is so much more than that to this area. In this podcast we'll share that with you!

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The Great Pogoda in Kew Gardens has a long and varied history that most people miss when visiting this wonderful site on the Thames in South West London.

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In this podcast we go up the Thames from Westminster to Lambeth and look at the area. With it's bridge and Palace there is so much history.

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In this podcast we visit a part of the Thames that is known to millions, Mortlake, as this is the finishing point of the University Boat Race. There is so much more than this to the area, so join us as we bring you the history....

Along the bank of the Thames, the Victoria Embankment is probably the most famous part, stretching from Westminster To Blackfriars Bridges.

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In this podcast we go back in time to the main Royal Palace, Whitehall, and tell you more about it.

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Seen often exercising in Hyde Park, in this podcast we look at the Household Cavalry and their role not just in London but also that within the army.

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In this podcast we find out there is more under London than just trains and tunnel, the London Clay holds many secrets!

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This is one of London's most colourful markets, but also with a colourful history! Join us as we delve into the past and share it with you....

In this podcast we go down by the Thames in the beautiful area of Putney, home to so much history plus also rowing clubs and so much more!

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Adjoining Hyde Park, in this podcast we look at Kensington Gardens and how it came to be plus the royal connections - especially with the Palace!

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In this podcast we look at the area of Blackheath, which many miss as it right next to Greenwich. With history and wildlife there is much to this area of London.

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The area of Finsbury is often mistaken for its park, but there is so much more to the area than this and history that involves William to Conqueror!

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The Postman's Park has an interesting but dark history (like so much of London) but today it celebrates the ordinary brave people who gave their lives to save others.

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The Postman's Park has an interesting but dark history (like so much of London) but today it celebrates the ordinary brave people who gave their lives to save others.

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Out to the West of London lays Kensington, well known for it's shopping and so many other features, but the history goes so much deeper than this.

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Built around the North of London, The Regents Canal links Paddington and the Grand Union Canal to the River Thames, via Little Venice, Camden & Limehouse - all well known parts of London. With its towpath there is so much to see and learn in the history of this waterway!

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In Hyde Park is this lake, The Sepentine, and in this podcast we look at the history of the lake, how it came to be and the event that have taken place on it!

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The Royal Hospital Chelsea is another of those London places many have heard of but know little about as it is tucked out of the way near the Thames. In this podcast we'll tell you all about the place and its history.

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Northumberland Avenue is one of those roads that so many people walk down, as it leads between Trafalgar Square and the Thames, yet not many know the history!

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A well know Street in Central London, in this podcast we look at Piccadilly and the varied history it has encountered, to the place it is today.

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All across London you'll find Blue Plaques attached to the walls of London buildings! What are they, what do they represent and how do they get nominated to be put there?

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The SIS Building in Vauxhall Cross, Secret Intelligence Service, is known to millions in the more recent James Bond films, but what is this building and how did it come about?

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Did you know that The Great Exhibition was part of the brainchild of Prince Albert and as a result of it and the house specially designed for it at Hyde Park, part of London was named after it!

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For the millions that walk Oxford Street or Regent Street each year, Oxford Circus is known as thaat junction of the two - but there is so much more to that intersection!

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Greenwich has so much to see for those visiting or living in the area and in this podcast we look at The Old Royal Naval College and the history behind it.

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Every August Bank Holiday an iconic street festival takes place, the Notting Hill Carnival! With music, dancing, costumes and so much more this is a free London sight to see and take in.

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Known to many as a busy interchange, there is so much more history to these two/one stations! Join us as we tell you all about them and why there are one and the same station in the City of London!

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A house that so often goes unnoticed at Hyde Park Corner is this one, Apsley House. With a history going back to the Duke of Wellington this is another of those places that people walk past without realising the significance!

The history relating to this podcast goes way back further than you'd expect! What is now a thriving business had some help from the start and in this podcast we'll tell you all about it!

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One of London's tourist attractions is the Globe Theatre on the South Bank, but it's original location was close by. We'll share these details and more in the podcast!

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In this podcast we look at Hammersmith Bridge, another of those vital crossings over the Thames. In this case one of those crossing with more issues than help to the people of London.

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The Frost Fayres on the Thames are often covered in history and these days it is hard to believe that the ice on the Thames in Central London would be so thick to be able to hold them!

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Standing on the bank of the Thames is Fulham Palace, which many people have not heard of - yet it's history goes way back

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In this podcast we look at Teddington Lock on the Thames which is the point at which the River changes from being tidal & non-tidal. With a series of structures this is a place to see anyway but as a bonus with the Thames and it's history - we'll tell you sall about it....

Known mainly for the song, plus the place to change trains, Baker Street Station is a piece of history as one of the first ever Underground Stations!

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Punch and Judy is an old UK tradional that came first from another country beforehand! It's first UK performance was in London and there is a plaque to celebrate this there.

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Just down from Tower Bridge, the Wapping area of London is famous for its past warehouses and pirates, making the history of this area incredible!

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The Savoy is another one of those 5 Star Plus hotels that is known globally for its reputation. In this podcast we'll go back and look at the history of this exclusive hotel.

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This area of London covers some of the most iconic London landmarks, therefore it is almost the place where history started in London!

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Known to many as a stop on the Circle and District lines, there is more to Temple than many relise! Join us as we tell you more about this area by the side of the Thames....

One of the Art Museums most miss is the Royal Academy of Arts of which most is completely free. Let us tell you all about the history of this secret London nugget!

Seen as the place where pop culture in London happens, Camden Market is a collection of stalls and surprises for people visiting!

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In the podcast we visit St James's Square which for a garden square in the middle of the West End of London doesn't get visited much.

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There in London some gems that just don't a look in. One of these is Little Venice where you could think you were in Amsterdam with the canal running in the middle of the road.

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In this podcast we go to East London and one of the most famous areas known for its amazing Curry Houses. Join us on Brick Lane for this and so much more.....

Whilst a number of people have influenced London and how it is today, this is one person whose name you my not know but his work you will and it is iconic!

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Welcome to our look at the Cathedral and not the Abbey in Westminster. With incredible history and views this is a must see place to visit and we'll tell you more about it!

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In this podcast we look at London but from way back in history and the Saxon times! Join us to find out more and the influence this part of history had on what we see today....

The National Maritime Museum is not a museum many think of when they come to London, but steeped in history with artifacts from across the world this is one to be seen and to know more about in the wonderful area of Greenwich.

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In this podcast we look at the Port of London the role it has played in history and continues to play now in London's day to day transport.

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In this podcast we investigate something made reference to all over the streets of London, The Worshipful Company of Mercers! What are they and what did they do - we'll tell you more in this podcast.

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Mayfair is one of those London areas that has amazing houses and garden squares. Part of this area is Shepherd Market, which we'll look at in this podcast.

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In this podcast we look at the street known as London's Theatre Street, Shaftsbury Aveune!

Playing some of the worlds and London's top theatre, this is place to go for a great night out. In this podcast we'll tell you all about it!

In this podcast we look at a section by the side of the Thames opposite the London Eye, which hasn't always been there! So join us for a look at this area and why it is so important to London!

One of London's big attractions is the Science Museum in South Kensington. In this podcast we look at what made it come to be.

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Sitting proudly above Trafalgar Square is Lord Nelson, but why is he here and how did the statue come to be?

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The wonderful golden statue opposite the Royal Albert Hall, sits there gleaming in all weathers. Not many know the history of the statue and how it came to be.

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The street known as the Tailors Street is one of those places famous in history for clothing. In this podcast we delve deeper to see how it all came about.

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In this podcast we have our second and final look at Stepney, known worldwide from the nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons,' for it's part in the early days of the East End.

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In this podcast we look at Stepney, known worldwide from the nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons,' for it's part in the early days of the East End.

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This little piece of history is not that well known! Starting outside London and coming in, The Peasants Revolt was a major part of of history.

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This little piece of history is not that well known! Starting outside London and coming in, The Peasants Revolt was a major part of of history.

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This little piece of history is not that well known! Starting outside London and coming in, The Peasants Revolt was a major part of of history.

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As one of the Royal Parks south of the Thames, Greenwich Park often gets forgotten but this podcast tells you so many reason why it shouldn't.

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Sandwiched between Westminster and Waterloo Bridge, this bridge give you a choice on which side you get fantastic London views!

Hungerford Bridge to most is just a railway bridge taking passengers in and out of Charing Cross, but this is so much more.....

The Thames Clippers, speeding their way up and down the River Thames have become a normal sight for those in London, but a ride on them show the beauty and history that London offers.

In this podcast we look at their history....

This is one of those little gems in London often discovered by people getting off the main roads of Oxford Street & Regent Street! Once found Fitzrovia becomes a favourite with many. In this podcast we tell you more about the history of the area.

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This is one of those little gems in London often discovered by people getting off the main roads of Oxford Street & Regent Street! Once found Fitzrovia becomes a favourite with many. In this podcast we tell you more about the history of the area.

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Many know St Pancras for the amazing station building that dominated the local skyline, but there is so much more to the area!

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In this podcast we look at one of the names most associated with the design of stations in the Underground, a number of which are around today - Leslie Green.

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Tucked away in Central London is London's largets privately owned, 13 acre square, with a private school attached to it. We'll have a look at the history of both in this podcast.

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There are many road crossings both over and under the Thames, but this one - The Blackwall Tunnel - is one of those known globally for it's traffic issues.

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London has had many rivers and streams passing through it, but these days it's the Thames that all you'd think of. In this podcast we look at one closed down river with it's history and why it closed.

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In this, the second of our podcasts on Smithfield, we take a good look at the market the area has become so famous for - from the start to present day!

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The Smithfield area of London joins the City of London with the West End, but not many knmow about the history of the area and the Royal connections!

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In this podcast we lookm at a more modern London Landmark, but one that is the most popular - giving amazing London Views from pods on a large wheel, The London Eye!

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In this podcast we look at the River Fleet. a piece of London that was essential for the Romans and Saxons but later covered up but shaped so much of London!

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