London Blog Posts

The History of Westminster Cathedral: A Hidden London Gem
From Pleasure Gardens to Music Halls: Entertainment Evolution
Queen Elizabeth II and Michael Fagan: The Intruder’s Tale
Jack London in London: The People of the Abyss
Alice Perrers and Edward III: Their Historical Impact
Festival of Britain: Discover the Hidden Lansbury Estate Poplar
Ordnance Survey Benchmarks in London and Their Uses
London’s August Garden Walks: History in Bloom
History of Newgate Prison: London’s Most Feared Prison
Regent’s Park London Guide: Gardens, Canal & Open Air Theatre
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London History Podcast Episodes

163 Fighting in Georgian London
Episode 163: Fighters and Fashion: The story of Georgian London’s Public Combat
162 Building Tower Bridge Square
Episode 162: Building Tower Bridge
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Episode 161: Life Below Stairs
160 Soho Square
Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole
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Episode 159: Unveiling London’s Victorian Vampire Legacy
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Episode 158: Finsbury Circus: From Marshland to Modern Metropolis
157 Buttons Podcast Square
Episode 157: From Factory Floor to Black Market: The Button Theft Scandal
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Episode 156: Smithfield: London’s Theatre of Public Execution
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Episode 155: Tea with Churchill: Amelia Earhart’s London Story
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Episode 154: White Conduit House: A Lost Pleasure Garden of Georgian Islington
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The Text on the Monument

The Monument was built between 1671-1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London of 1666 which ended up destroying four-fifths of the city. It is a column standing on a […]

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Buckingham Virtual Tour

Situated in the heart of the West End of London and surrounded by two royal parks; Green Park and St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace is considered to be the most […]

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Dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park – a Virtual Tour

In Episode 47 of our London History Podcast, we discuss the wonderful dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park. I was going to pop along and do a bit of filming but the […]

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Hats off to Bankside Fashion Icon

Did you know Bankside’s role in the invention of one of Britain’s most iconic fashion items? The Earl of Leicester had a problem: his gamekeepers hats kept on being knocked […]

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Battersea Mural: A Vibrant Tapestry of History

Tucked away in the heart of Battersea, a unique piece of street art unfurls a vibrant narrative of the area’s rich history. “Battersea in Perspective,” a mural etched on a […]

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Regency Dress: Costume Dramas

Immersing oneself in the vibrant world of period dramas is a delight for many. The captivating charm of stepping back into history extends beyond just the storylines—it also involves admiring […]

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