London Walks Podcasts


Today (February 18) in London History – the birth of British celebrity culture

Date post added: 17th February 2022

“what she did have was a 41-inch bust”

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Today (February 17) in London History – the Blue Death

Date post added: 17th February 2022

It can kill you in a matter of hours. And it’s a horrible way to go.

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Today (February 16) in London’s History – Gentlemen’s Clubs

Date post added: 16th February 2022

There was the Farting Club, the Ugly Club, the One-eyed Men Club…

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Today (February 15) in London History – a roller skating coffin

Date post added: 15th February 2022

“age cannot wither nor custom stale her infinite variety”

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Today (February 14) in London History – the Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget

Date post added: 14th February 2022

“February 14, 1554 was the most terrible day in London’s history”

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Today (February 13) in London History – mediaeval hit-and-run driver

Date post added: 13th February 2022

“we know where she died, when she died and how she died”

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Stirring Stuff – Adam on the Glories of Welsh Rugby (yes, a bonus podcast)

Date post added: 12th February 2022

“as black as the duke of hell’s waistcoat”

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Today (February 12) in London History – coincidence, beheading, vileness & lying in state

Date post added: 12th February 2022

“it was a sight those people would never forget”

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The Friday Special – Helena’s Masterclass on Fragonard’s “The Swing”

Date post added: 11th February 2022

“it’s worth pointing out that at that time many ladies were not accustomed to wearing underwear”

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Today (February 11) in London History – Britain’s best-loved brothel keeper

Date post added: 10th February 2022

More London Walks heading round to the dark side of the London moon. Today – February 11th – is the anniversary of the acquittal of Cynthia Payne. Cynthia Payne is richly deserving of a place in the Today in London History Pantheon. This podcast tells the tale. TRANSCRIPT February 11th. Another one of those cup […]

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