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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

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

193 - Shoreditch Part 1

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....

Dec 27, 202312 min

192 - The Great London Smog

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....

Dec 20, 202310 min

191 - The Royal Ballet

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....

Dec 13, 202310 min

190 - The Royal Albert Hall - Part 2

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!

Dec 06, 202312 min

189 - The Royal Albert Hall - Part 1

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....

Nov 29, 202317 min

188 - Tate Modern

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....

Nov 22, 202315 min

187 - St Katharine Docks

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!

Nov 15, 20238 min

186 - The Gherkin

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.....

Nov 08, 202312 min

185 - Parliament Square

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....

Nov 01, 202311 min

184 - Jack The Ripper

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....

Oct 25, 202323 min

183 - Soho - Part 2

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...

Oct 18, 202317 min

182 - Soho - Part 1

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.....

Oct 11, 202316 min

181 - Heathrow Airport - Part 3

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....

Oct 04, 202314 min

180 - Heathrow Airport - Part 2

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.....

Sep 27, 202315 min

179 - Heathrow Airport - Part 1

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.....

Sep 20, 202318 min

178 - Richmond Park - Part 2

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....

Sep 13, 202318 min

177 - Richmond Park - Part 1

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....

Sep 06, 202327 min

176 - Paddington Station

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.....

Aug 30, 202322 min

175 - Madame Tussards

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.....

Aug 23, 202311 min

174 - Mayfair

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....

Aug 16, 202327 min

173 - The Thames Tunnel

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....

Aug 09, 202318 min
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