London Walks Podcasts


Today (May 26) in London History – the last public execution

Date post added: 26th May 2022

“twelve working-class people were killed”

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Today (May 25) in London History – he was the first in 1600 years

Date post added: 25th May 2022

“broke a tooth trying to bite through his cage”

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Today (May 24) in London History – “the greatest criminal mastermind”

Date post added: 23rd May 2022

“counting Jonathan Wild’s wives is an inexact science”

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Today (May 23) in London History – Pirate Executed!

Date post added: 22nd May 2022

“the moment when just his head was above the water”

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Today (May 22) in London History – Trauma and drama 300 feet above London

Date post added: 21st May 2022

“They will have had a tale to tell their grandchildren”

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Saturday Special for May 21 – Horseguards

Date post added: 21st May 2022

London calling. London Walks here with the Saturday Special. Yes, that’s right, just like that the Friday Special’s morphed into the Saturday Special. For this week at any rate.  And this Saturday Special means today’s the day we put out two podcasts: the daily Today in London History podcast. And a special, a wild card. […]

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Today (May 21) in London History – A London Character: The Death of Mr Bosley

Date post added: 20th May 2022

“putting paid to the soapy-fits king”

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Today (May 20) in London History – Highgate Cemetery

Date post added: 19th May 2022

“the creepiest, most interesting and indeed most spectacular side is the West cemetery”

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Today (May 19) in London History – the Execution of a Queen

Date post added: 18th May 2022

“It’s what makes you shudder in anticipation”

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Today (May 18) in London History – the biggest street party in London’s history

Date post added: 18th May 2022

“the streets blazed with illuminations”

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