London Blog Posts

Strand Magazine: Celebrating Classic and Modern Works
The Former US Embassy in Grosvenor Square History
February in London: Events and Attractions to Explore
City Highlights – Discover Goldsmiths’ Garden in London
Behind the Scenes at Chartered Accountants’ Hall
Oliver Cromwell’s Impact on Modern Britain
Beyond the Flapper: Hardship and Hedonism in Seven Dials
William Lambarde: Exploring His Historical Impact
Royal Warrants King Charles: What You Need to Know
One Tree Hill, Honor Oak: History, Views and a South London Walk
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London History Podcast Episodes

Episode 152 The Peasant's Revolt Part I
Episode 152: The Peasants’ Revolt Part I – How It Came About
Episode 151 Love of Jane Austen in London
Episode 151: Love of Jane Austen in London
Episode 150 Mary Harris Smith square (1)
Episode 150: Cracking London’s Financial Glass Ceiling: The Story of Mary Harris Smith
Episode 149 Milner Square
Episode 149: Milner Square: Through The Hole in the Wall
Episode 148 Seven Dials in the InterWar Years
Episode 148: Seven Dials in the interwar Years
Episode 147 The Prince, The Pauper and the Russian Flu
Episode 147: The Prince, The Pauper, and the Russian Flu
Episode 146 Jumping Tower Bridge
Episode 146: Jumping Tower Bridge
Episode 145 Feasting in London Square
 Episode 145: London’s Feasting: History of Puddings, Pies & Markets
Episode 144 Who Was Ebeneezer Scrooge (1)
Episode 144: Who Was Ebeneezer Scrooge?
PODCAST 143
Episode 143: Oliver Twist’s London
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What is left of the Festival Britain in London?

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The Regency Cook – Early Steps into the Regency Era

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1830s Kitchen

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The Fashion for French Chefs

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Ice cream in the 1830s

Ice cream has been around for over 200 years but our taste buds have changed quite a bit. Paul Couchman, The Regency Chef, tells us about popular ice cream flavours […]

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