London Visited

By Steve Atkins-LinnellSociety & Culture Leisure Places & Travel

London Visited episodes

February 14, 2024 200 - The Great Stink - Part 2
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.

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15 min
February 07, 2024 199 - The Great Stink - Part 1
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.

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16 min
January 31, 2024 198 - Westminster Abbey - Part 4
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...
18 min
January 24, 2024 197 - Westminster Abbey - Part 3
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...
14 min
January 17, 2024 196 - Westminster Abbey - Part 2
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!

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18 min
January 10, 2024 195 - Westminster Abbey - Part 1
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.

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22 min
January 03, 2024 194 - Shoreditch Part 2
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....
12 min
December 27, 2023 193 - Shoreditch Part 1
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!

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12 min
December 20, 2023 192 - The Great London Smog
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....
10 min
December 13, 2023 191 - The Royal Ballet
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....
10 min

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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.