London Visited

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!

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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.

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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!

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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! 

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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.

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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!

In this the second part of our three part series, we continue our look at Greenwich - the markets, Royal connections & museums.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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.

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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.

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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...

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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....

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.

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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!

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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....

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....

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!

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.....

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!

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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....

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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.

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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.....

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....

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!

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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.

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In this, our second and final look at Richmond Park, we look at the wildlife, the ponds and streams and also the buildings in which Royalty used to reside.

Join us as we go back in history to the begining of this Royal Park....

In this podcast we start our two part look at the largest Royal Park in London, Richmond Park! 

Created by Charles I there is so much Royal history here, plus wildlife and amazing landscape!

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In this podcast we go to a station famous for a fictional bear but with architecture from the mid 1800's.

Paddington Station is used by millions of people each year and we go back and look at the history of this famous station.....

In this wax work episode we look back at the history of Madame Tussards, one of London's most popular destinations, and see how this all started over 200 years ago.

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In our podcast looking at the most expensive area of London, we tour Mayfair and look at the long history of wealth and how this was formed all from a fair held within the local area.

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In this podcast we look at the history of the Thames Tunnel, still in use today but a piece of engineering marvel to be the world's first tunnel to ever be built under water!

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With the recent reopening of the National Portrait Gallery we thought we would go back and look at the history of the gallery, from its creation to the present day.

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An area of London known to be connected with the legal profession and also being close to Covent Garden, Holborn is not known for much else. In this podcast we go into the history of this area.

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In this our seconmd and final part of our look at Somerset House we not only look at the history but also how the house has been developed and how it is used today for the benefit of those visiting!

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In this podcast episode we discover the history of Somerset House in Central London, by Waterloo bridge and discover that it is another one of London's previous Royal Palaces with Elizabeth I connections!

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In this podcast we go to the heart of the London theatre with a look back at the history of the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

From the early days to helping people start now, join us as we look back....

In this, the third and last episode looking at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, we look at the broadcasting, tickets and winners money for the championships and how much it has increased over recent years!

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In this podcast our second in the series looking at the history of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, we look at the players seedings, the courts, the people that help make it possible and the traditions of the event.

Join us as we bow the tennis event in SW19, London.....

In this podcast we go to The Wimbledon Tennis Championships for the first in our series at a look at this world famous sporting event. We find out some really unusual and interesting facts in history and look also at the development of the ground.

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In this the fourth and final part of our look at the Palace of Westminster we look at some of the customs and also some of the incidents that have occurred there over the many years!

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In our third part in this series at our look at the history of the Palace of Westminster we look at the different rooms and areas of the whole Palace, their role and their history, including both debating chambers.

Join us for a tour of 'The Palace!'

In this podcast we continue to look at the history of the Palace of Westminster and in this episode we start our look at the rooms, layout and Towers, including one known to many as Big Ben!

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In this podcast we look at the history of the Palace of Westminster and in this episode we go back to it's start and its place on Thorney Island.

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In this podcast we visit one of the older and larger garden squares in London that adds to the greeness of London's Streets.

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In this, our second and final part of our look at the history of Hampton Court Palace, we see how the Palace has been used most recently and also how it has been developed in line with history!

Join us at Henry VIII's favourite palace....

In this episode we take our first look or two at the Palace on the Thames favoured by Henry VIII. We go right back to its construction and how the palace has been developed over the years!

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In this podcast we go to the Churchill War Rooms, under Whitehall, and discover how operations and the cabinet was run during the Second World War.

Join us as we discover how the place came into being plus also the history and development to make it into the museum it is today....

In this the third and final part of our podcast on this stadium we look at how the stadium has been used away from football plus record and statistics relating to the Emirates Stadium.

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In this the second part of our look at the Arsenal Stadiums we start our look at the Emirates Stadium, from the purchase of the land to build the stadium to the point just before the club started playing their matches there.

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In this the first of our series of three podcasts we look at the original Arsenal Stadium, Highbury. We go over its history and use all the way upto the point where they leave the ground for the next stadium.

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Like so much of what is now built up London, who would have known that marsh land would have occupied the area around the now Lambeth Bridge and the original crossing was a Horse Ferry?

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In this episode we look at a London organisation that was formed called the Metropolitan Board of Works, a body that has been covered in a number of our previous podcasts, but in this one we find out what it is.

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Did you know about the Woolwich Ferry that operates for free each day, taking passengers, cars and lorries across the Thames?

Join us as well go back in history and tell you all about it....

In this podcast, our 150th, we celebrate by going down to the Chelsea area of London. We'll going back in time to the reign of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I and find out how the district came about.

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On the south side of the Thames diagonally opposite the Palace of Westminster is this palace, with a history that goes back.

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In this podcast we look back at the history of Craven Cottage, a stadium on the bank of the River Thames with history that goes back as far as one of Henry VIII's wives!

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In this the second and final part of our look at Kensington Palace, we take a look at the history of each of the apartments here and who lived within them over the times , plus some of the decorating styles used - including IKEA!

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In this podcast we go to Kensington Palace to see who has lived in this beautiful building in Central London over the many years, plus we also find out more about its history.

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In this podcast we look at two of the ceremonies that take place daily at the Tower of London, one of which cannot be filmed so we'll describe it in detail for you to enjoy.

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Known as the home of English Rugby we go to Twickenham Stadium to look at it's history and its development over the years plus other uses the stadium has had!

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In this our final part in the series looking at the incredible British Museum and its extensive collection, we look at some of the departments plus also some of the ongoing desputes it has with other countries relating to the collection.

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In this episode in the series looking at the british Museum we look at some of the different departments and their incredible collections held at the museum for everyone to see...

In this episode of our podcast we revisit the British Museum and look at the changes that have been made to the building over the years, caused by a massive influx of items for exhibitions!

Join us as we discover more at this incredible museum in Central London....

In this our first episode looking at The British Museum, we go back to its founding and the reason it was set up, plus the influence Royalty had on it.

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In this and second and final part of the podcast looking and the worlds most famous Tea Clipper, we find out what happened to the ship prior to it's dry berth at Greenwich - and there's plenty!

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In this episode we look at the fastest Tea Clipper, that is dry docked at Greenwich! What is a Tea Clipper and where did it get its name from?

We'll answer these and give you more info about this amazing ship in this episode!

In this the 2nd and last part at our look at the stadium we come up to recent times including current plans for the redevelopment of the stadium.

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In this podcast, a listener request, we start our look around the various London stadiums - starting with the home of Chelsea Football Club.

The history and use of the ground you'd never guess! Join us as we tell you more....

In these episode we pound the streets of London for you to save breaking a sweat as we bring you the history of the London Marathon, an iconic annual event.

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In this episode we go back in history to see what was here before Canary Wharf and also look at it's more recent history. We also find out some surprises!

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In this podcast we take a look at the history of the other famous Knightsbridge store, almost as old with as much history!

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In this the second and last part of our podcast we continue our look at the man behind the famous dairies from the 1660's that catalogued London life back then.

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The man and his diaries are a famous part of London, but in this episode we find out more about the man behind the famous diaries of 1660 -1669.

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In this podcast we go to one of the large Royal Parks, that has a Zoo and some rather amazing buildings.

We look back at the history of how it came to be...

In this podcast we look at two of the well known roads around Buckingham Palace and their origin.

Join us as we go for a walk around the Buckingham Palace area of London....

In this the third and final part of our look at one of the oldest sporting grounds in Central London we look at the stands and the changes that have been made plus also some other sports that have been featured at this ground, away from cricket - who would have known?

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In this podcast, our second of three in the series, we look at the development and matches played at Lords from after the First World War to date.

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In this podcast we go to Lords Cricket Ground and go back in history to find out how it all started and where is all started! The current ground is the third home!

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Known so much for it's tailoring this small street in London is also famed for so much more!

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In this podcast we go into the heart of London to a building that dominates the Bank junction, the Bank of England.

We go back and look at it's history and the role played by the Bank. Join us as we find out more...

In this podcast episode we go into the heart of Westminster and Whitehall and look at both Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade, with an amazing history behind it.

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In this the final of our four part series on this famous river, we look at the role it has played with sport, the arts and flooding.

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In this episode of the podcast we take a further look at the water way and its role in creating land boundaries, the waterway and bridges plus how the Thames has been managed over the years.

Join us as we continue our look at London's most important waterway.

In our second trip down the River Thames we look at it's history, the part the river has played in relation to industry and how poorly it was used over the years plus we have a look at the wildlife it supports now.

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In this the first part of our look at The River Thames, we traces its route from its source to the North Sea and find out some interesting facts about the river!

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In this the third part of our look at Hampstead, we look closer at Kenwood House, a stately home on the heath and also at 'Billionaires Row!'

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In this, our second of three podcasts looking at the area of Hampstead, we go one of the most famous parts of this area, its heaths.

Places where you feel like you a million miles from Central London!

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In this, our first of three looking at the area of Hampstead, we go back to it's beginnings and look at the history of Hampstead.

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In this podcast we visit a building that dominates the North East corner of Covent Garden, built for entertainment over the years and important in the growth of the arts.

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In this podcast we go to one London's oldest markets, renowned for its food. We look at its interesting history, especially with the City of London and find out how it developed into todays loved food market.

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As a one of the oldest Royal palaces in London, you'd think more was known about this impressive place built on the request of Henry VIII. 

We sort that out in this podcast with a history of the Palace and also of Clarence House, part of the complex.

In this the third and final episode in our look at one of London's most iconic building we go inside and look at the construction, statues and art work.

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