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....
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. Join us as we find out more about them....
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!
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! join us as we share more with you....
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....
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...
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! Join us.....
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.....
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! Join us as we share more with you....
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. Join us.....
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. Join us for all things expensive and history....
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! Join us for the history of this world first....
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. Join us as we learn more.....
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. Join us....
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! Join us as we tell you more....
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! Join us to discover more....
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! Join us.....
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. Join us, your serve......
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! Join us...
