294 - Kensington
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. Join us in this podcast as we tell you more....
Jan 21, 2026•10 min
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293 - The Regents Canal
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! Join us...
Jan 14, 2026•12 min
292 - The Serpentine
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! Join us....
Jan 07, 2026•12 min
291 - Royal Hospital Chelsea
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. Join us....
Dec 31, 2025•16 min
290 - Northumberland Avenue
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! Join us in this podcast to fill in the gaps....
Dec 24, 2025•11 min
289 - Piccadilly
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. Join us for more...
Dec 17, 2025•20 min
288 - Blue Plaques
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? Join us and we'll tell you more.....
Dec 10, 2025•14 min
287 - The SIS Building
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? Join us to find out....
Dec 03, 2025•10 min
286 - The Great Exhibition
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! Join us for more.....
Nov 26, 2025•13 min
285 - Oxford Circus
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! Join us to learn more.....
Nov 19, 2025•13 min
284 - Old Royal Naval College Greenwich
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. Join us....
Nov 12, 2025•9 min
283 - Notting Hill Carnival
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. Join us as we tell you more about it......
Nov 05, 2025•12 min
282 - Bank & Monument Stations
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! Join us....
Oct 29, 2025•17 min
281 - Apsley House
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!
Oct 22, 2025•7 min
280 - Pasqua Rosée - Londons First Coffee House
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! Join us....
Oct 15, 2025•14 min
279 - The Globe Theatre
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! Join us...
Oct 08, 2025•13 min
278 - Hammersmith Bridge
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. Join us as we tell you more....
Oct 01, 2025•18 min
277 - Thames Frost Fayres
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! Let us tell you more about them....
Sep 24, 2025•13 min
276 - Fulham Palace
Standing on the bank of the Thames is Fulham Palace, which many people have not heard of - yet it's history goes way back Join us to discover more.....
Sep 17, 2025•16 min
275 - Teddington Lock
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....
Sep 10, 2025•14 min
274 - Baker Street Station
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! There is so much more, so join us as we tell you about this station....
Sep 03, 2025•16 min
273 - Punch & Judy
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. Join us as we share the history of this entertainment!
Aug 27, 2025•13 min
272 - Wapping
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! Join us as we tell you all about it....
Aug 20, 2025•17 min
271 - The Savoy Hotel
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. Join us......
Aug 13, 2025•30 min
270 - Southwark
This area of London covers some of the most iconic London landmarks, therefore it is almost the place where history started in London! Join us to find out more....
Aug 06, 2025•19 min
269 - Temple
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....
Jul 30, 2025•11 min
268 - Royal Academy of Arts
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!
Jul 23, 2025•13 min
267 - Camden Market
Seen as the place where pop culture in London happens, Camden Market is a collection of stalls and surprises for people visiting! Join us as we tell you the history of this extremely popular London place!
Jul 16, 2025•9 min
266 - St James's Square
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. With history to go with the age of this square join us to find out more....
Jul 09, 2025•12 min
265 - Little Venice
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. Let us tell you all about it....
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
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