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. Join us for a look back at the stadiums history....
Mar 29, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Join us as we look further into these two adjacent places in London....
Mar 22, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us...
Mar 15, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Mar 08, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us....
Mar 01, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the south side of the Thames diagonally opposite the Palace of Westminster is this palace, with a history that goes back. Join us as we discover it....
Feb 22, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us to learn more...
Feb 15, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us...
Feb 08, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us for our discovery....
Feb 01, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us as we go back some 750 years for traditions at the Tower....
Jan 25, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us....
Jan 18, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us as we tell you more....
Jan 11, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 04, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Dec 21, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us....
Dec 13, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us....
Dec 07, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Nov 30, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us....
Nov 23, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Nov 16, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us for a listen....
Nov 09, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us...
Nov 02, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast we take a look at the history of the other famous Knightsbridge store, almost as old with as much history! Join us
Oct 26, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us...
Oct 19, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us....
Oct 12, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 28, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Sep 21, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Join us...
Sep 14, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Join us to find out more....
Sep 07, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Join us as we find out more....
Aug 31, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Known so much for it's tailoring this small street in London is also famed for so much more! Join us as the share this with you....
Aug 24, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast