London Visited
Episodes
209 - HMS Belfast - Part 1
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
208 - Houndsditch
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 incl...
207 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 2
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
206 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 1
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
205 - Greenwich - Part 3
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lon...
204 - Greenwich - Part 2
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
203 - Greenwich - Part 1
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
202 - Chelsea Bridge
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
201 - Richmond Upon Thames
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
200 - The Great Stink - Part 2
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 beautifu...
199 - The Great Stink - Part 1
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
198 - Westminster Abbey - Part 4
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 weddi...
197 - Westminster Abbey - Part 3
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
196 - Westminster Abbey - Part 2
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 chan...
195 - Westminster Abbey - Part 1
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
194 - Shoreditch Part 2
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
193 - Shoreditch Part 1
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 theat...
192 - The Great London Smog
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
191 - The Royal Ballet
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
190 - The Royal Albert Hall - Part 2
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
189 - The Royal Albert Hall - Part 1
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
188 - Tate Modern
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 occup...
187 - St Katharine Docks
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Joi...
186 - The Gherkin
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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......