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, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast