London Visited
by Steve Atkins-Linnell
These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London.If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you!Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videosIf you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member through our Patreon site for more members only content and more!https://www.patreon.com/londonvisitedAwin
Episodes
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334 - Aldwych
In this podcast we go to Aldwych, the place at the end of the Strand that so many London visitors arrive at by chance - but like so much of London there is more to discover and learn about this place.... Join us.....
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333 - Chalk Farm
Just to the North of Camden Town and Camden Market is the area of Chalk Farm, known to many as a stop on the Northern Line tube map. We take a look at the history and the area covered! Join us....
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332 - Covent Garden Underground Station
Covent Garden is visited by millions each week and many get there by going through this station, by what is the history down on those Platforms? Join us to tell you more....
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331 - St Johns Wood
In this podcast we go to the beautiful area of St Johns Wood, just to the North West of Regents Park. We look at how it was formed and also the famous of it. Join us.....
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330 - Queenhithe
The oldest dock in London, a place so many never see yet it is on the riverside opposite the South bank, Queenhithe is a place to visit and know its history! Join us....
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329 - Hammersmith & City Line
In this podcast we continue our trip around the Underground, this time looking at the Hammersmith & City Line. Join us....
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328 - Alexandra Palace
Sitting proudly at the top of a hill in North London is the building of Alexandra Palace, with its recognisable mast - still in use today! This podcast looks at the history of Ally Pally! Join us....
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327 - River Westbourne
The River Westbourne is another of London's lost rivers and in this podcast we'll look at both the history but also the lay of the lost river under London's streets! Join us....
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326 - Dean Street Soho
Soho is one of those little areas of Central London that is a treasure. Dean Street in the middle of it has a history all it's own. Join us as we share it with you....
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325 - Routemaster Buses - Part 2
The famous and iconic Routemaster Bus is one of those things any visitor to London both recognises and looks for. In this podcast we look at the history of this iconic piece of transport! Join us....
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324 - Routemaster Buses - Part 1
The famous and iconic Routemaster Bus is one of those things any visitor to London both recognises and looks for. In this podcast we look at the history of this iconic piece of transport! Join us....
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323 - Notting Hill - Part 2
In a area to the West of London lays Notting Hill, a beautiful area with a wonderful history. in this podcast we'll uncover it all! Join us....
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322 - Notting Hill - Part 1
In a area to the West of London lays Notting Hill, a beautiful area with a wonderful history. in this podcast we'll uncover it all! Join us....
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321 - Oxford Street - Part 2
Oxford Street is Europes busiest street and with shops and department stores a place so mnay that come to London visit! There is so much more to this street in its history and in this podcast we'll look at it.... Join us
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320 - Oxford Street - Part 1
Oxford Street is Europes busiest street and with shops and department stores a place so mnay that come to London visit! There is so much more to this street in its history and in this podcast we'll look at it.... Join us
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319 - Green Park Station
A station used by so many to get to Buckingham Palace and other London attractions, this podcast on Green Park Station will share the history and how the station came into being plus the moves of entrances! Join us....
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318 - Westminster
In this podcast we go like so many people that visit London to Westminster to find out how the area all started, plus how it has developed over the years! Join us....
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317 - South Bank
The South Bank of the Thames between Westminster and Blackfriars Bridges is known for its stunning views across London but also for its art & entertainment. In this podcast we'll look at how it came to be! Join us!
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316 - Paternoster Row
In an area next to St Paul's Cathedral was an area called Paternoster Row. Here was the centre of London's book trade until something happened. We'll look at the history of this are in this podcast! Join us
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315 - Second Great Fire of London
Everyone knows of the Great Fire of 1666, but following that there was a major fire breakout after dubbed the Second Great Fire of London. In this podcast we'll tell you all about it! Join us!
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314 - Guildhall
The Guildhall in the City of London has been a focal point for a 1000 years and in this podcast we'll have a look why amd also why it is where it is! Join us!
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313 - The Tube Map - Part 2
The Tube map is a London Icon and globally recognisable and in this two part podcast we look at how it came to be and how it has developed over the years! Join us....
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312 - The Tube Map - Part 1
Iconic and globally recognisable the London Tube map is an icon. In this podcast we'll share the history of how it came into being and more! Join us....
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311 - Santander Cycles
Across Central London you'll see people riding these bikes for pleasure as an alternative way to travel. What's the history behing them? Join us and we'll tell you....
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310 - Mansion House
At Bank in the City of London stands an extremely impressive and outstanding building, Mansion House, and in this podcast we'll take a look at the history behind it and the novel if not criminal way funds were raised to build it! Join us....
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309 - South Kensington
The area of South Kensington is well known for The Royal Albert Hall and Museums, but there is so much more than that to this area. In this podcast we'll share that with you! Join us....
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308 - Great Pogoda, Kew Gardens
The Great Pogoda in Kew Gardens has a long and varied history that most people miss when visiting this wonderful site on the Thames in South West London. Let us tell you all about it.....
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307 - Lambeth
In this podcast we go up the Thames from Westminster to Lambeth and look at the area. With it's bridge and Palace there is so much history. Join us....
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306 - Mortlake
In this podcast we visit a part of the Thames that is known to millions, Mortlake, as this is the finishing point of the University Boat Race. There is so much more than this to the area, so join us as we bring you the history....
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305 - Victoria Embankment
Along the bank of the Thames, the Victoria Embankment is probably the most famous part, stretching from Westminster To Blackfriars Bridges. Join us as we share the history with you....
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304 - Palace of Whitehall
In this podcast we go back in time to the main Royal Palace, Whitehall, and tell you more about it. Join us...
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303 - Household Cavalry
Seen often exercising in Hyde Park, in this podcast we look at the Household Cavalry and their role not just in London but also that within the army. Join us.....
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302 - London Clay
In this podcast we find out there is more under London than just trains and tunnel, the London Clay holds many secrets! Let us share them with you....
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301 - Columbia Road Flower Market
This is one of London's most colourful markets, but also with a colourful history! Join us as we delve into the past and share it with you....
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300 - Putney
In this podcast we go down by the Thames in the beautiful area of Putney, home to so much history plus also rowing clubs and so much more! Join us....
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299 - Kensington Gardens
Adjoining Hyde Park, in this podcast we look at Kensington Gardens and how it came to be plus the royal connections - especially with the Palace! Join us!
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298 - Blackheath
In this podcast we look at the area of Blackheath, which many miss as it right next to Greenwich. With history and wildlife there is much to this area of London. Join us....
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297 - Finsbury
The area of Finsbury is often mistaken for its park, but there is so much more to the area than this and history that involves William to Conqueror! Join us for more.....
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296 - Postmans Park - Part 2
The Postman's Park has an interesting but dark history (like so much of London) but today it celebrates the ordinary brave people who gave their lives to save others. Join us as we tell you more....
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295 - Postmans Park - Part 1
The Postman's Park has an interesting but dark history (like so much of London) but today it celebrates the ordinary brave people who gave their lives to save others. Join us as we tell you more....
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294 - Kensington
Out to the West of London lays Kensington, well known for it's shopping and so many other features, but the history goes so much deeper than this. Join us in this podcast as we tell you more....
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293 - The Regents Canal
Built around the North of London, The Regents Canal links Paddington and the Grand Union Canal to the River Thames, via Little Venice, Camden & Limehouse - all well known parts of London. With its towpath there is so much to see and learn in the history of this waterway! Join us...
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292 - The Serpentine
In Hyde Park is this lake, The Sepentine, and in this podcast we look at the history of the lake, how it came to be and the event that have taken place on it! Join us....
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291 - Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is another of those London places many have heard of but know little about as it is tucked out of the way near the Thames. In this podcast we'll tell you all about the place and its history. Join us....
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290 - Northumberland Avenue
Northumberland Avenue is one of those roads that so many people walk down, as it leads between Trafalgar Square and the Thames, yet not many know the history! Join us in this podcast to fill in the gaps....
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289 - Piccadilly
A well know Street in Central London, in this podcast we look at Piccadilly and the varied history it has encountered, to the place it is today. Join us for more...
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288 - Blue Plaques
All across London you'll find Blue Plaques attached to the walls of London buildings! What are they, what do they represent and how do they get nominated to be put there? Join us and we'll tell you more.....
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287 - The SIS Building
The SIS Building in Vauxhall Cross, Secret Intelligence Service, is known to millions in the more recent James Bond films, but what is this building and how did it come about? Join us to find out....
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286 - The Great Exhibition
Did you know that The Great Exhibition was part of the brainchild of Prince Albert and as a result of it and the house specially designed for it at Hyde Park, part of London was named after it! Join us for more.....
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285 - Oxford Circus
For the millions that walk Oxford Street or Regent Street each year, Oxford Circus is known as thaat junction of the two - but there is so much more to that intersection! Join us to learn more.....
About this show
These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London.If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you!Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videosIf you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member through our Patreon site for more members only content and more!https://www.patreon.com/londonvisitedAwin
Hosted by
Steve Atkins-Linnell