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London Visited

Steve Atkins-Linnellwww.londonvisited.com
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 through our Patreon site for more members only content and more! https://www.patreon.com/londonvisited Awin

Episodes

223 - Vauxhall Bridge - Part 1

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...

Aug 28, 202411 min

222 - The Northern Line - Part 2

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.

Aug 21, 202417 min

221 - The Northern Line - Part 1

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...

Aug 14, 202414 min

220 - The Jewel House, Westminster

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....

Aug 07, 202421 min

219 - Victoria Tower

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....

Jul 31, 20248 min

218 - Victoria Tower Gardens

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....

Jul 24, 20249 min

217 - Southwark Bridge

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....

Jul 17, 20245 min

216 - National Gallery - Part 2

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....

Jul 10, 202417 min

215 - National Gallery - Part 1

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....

Jul 03, 202423 min

214 - Islington

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....

Jun 26, 202415 min

213 - Battersea Park

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....

Jun 19, 202411 min

212 - The Elizabeth Line

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....

Jun 12, 202414 min

211 - The Old Vic

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....

May 01, 202413 min

210 - HMS Belfast - Part 2

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....

Apr 24, 202415 min

209 - HMS Belfast - Part 1

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....

Apr 17, 202421 min

208 - Houndsditch

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....

Apr 10, 20247 min

207 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 2

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...

Apr 03, 202421 min

206 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 1

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...

Mar 27, 202417 min

205 - Greenwich - Part 3

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!

Mar 20, 20248 min

204 - Greenwich - Part 2

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....

Mar 13, 202412 min

203 - Greenwich - Part 1

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...

Mar 06, 202416 min

202 - Chelsea Bridge

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....

Feb 28, 202421 min

201 - Richmond Upon Thames

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!

Feb 21, 20248 min

200 - The Great Stink - Part 2

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...

Feb 14, 202414 min

199 - The Great Stink - Part 1

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....

Feb 07, 202416 min

198 - Westminster Abbey - Part 4

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...

Jan 31, 202417 min

197 - Westminster Abbey - Part 3

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...

Jan 24, 202413 min

196 - Westminster Abbey - Part 2

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....

Jan 17, 202418 min

195 - Westminster Abbey - Part 1

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....

Jan 10, 202421 min

194 - Shoreditch Part 2

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....

Jan 03, 202411 min