London History
londonguidedwalks.co.ukThe London History Podcast uncovers the stories, people, and places that have shaped London over 2,000 years. Hosted by historian & tour guide Hazel Baker, each 20–40 minute episode feels like an audio walking tour, covering everything from Roman Londinium and medieval guilds to Dickensian streets, Georgian scandals, and modern social change. Perfect for curious Londoners, visitors, students, and ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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London’s forgotten fighting history comes alive in this episode of the London History Podcast. Hazel Baker explores the brutal, theatrical and hugely popular world of Georgian bare-knuckle boxing — a sport that shaped Lon... more
How Tower Bridge Was Built: The Untold Story of London's Most Famous Bridge
Discover the remarkable history behind Tower Bridge, one of London's most iconic landmarks. Learn how political battles, engineering innovation, and Victorian ambition trans... more
Below Stairs London: Tracing Victorian Servant Life in Belgravia and MayfairHazel Baker guides listeners through surviving street-level traces of Victorian servant London—area steps and railings, coal-hole covers, bell systems, mews alleys, and servi... more
Host Hazel Baker and Westminster guide Philip Scott record in Soho Square, tracing its shift from Middlesex countryside and royal hunting ground—where “Soho!” was cried—to a late-1600s development originally called King Square for Charles II, whose w... more
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- Informative and entertaining. Some blind spots.
Will Hazel ever say the phrase “slavery was wrong”? The “multiple lenses and they may not have seen it from today’s perspective” in talking about the absolutely pivotal role of slavery in the city’s history is getting a bit old. Understandably the hosts seem quite nervous speaking about the Transatlantic Slave Trade and London, the importance of which I think gets glossed over and really would make the historical content more interesting. Perhaps it would be a good idea to get an academic of col... more
Apple Podcasts4Ravelle16
United Kingdom21 days ago - An excellent historical podcast
These podcasts really are top notch, they’re as good if not better than the rather more famous ones out there . Always interesting with facts and stories of London I’ve never heard before . Havel is a great presenter
Apple Podcasts5MJtopbananaUnited Kingdom2 months ago - The best!!
Amazing podcast! I have listened to them all and they are all great! Interesting topics and very easy to listen to unlike a lot I have tried. Hazel is very knowledgeable and fun.
Apple Podcasts5jodie_cassUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Very London
I do like the podcast. But as a non London born, I think there is a lot of things that is implied, which sometimes makes it difficult to get the context.
Apple Podcasts3KaldenavndanskUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Missing you
Brilliant really enjoy but missing you please come back
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1. Philip Scott
2. David Turnbull
3. Maria Alexe
4. Rachel Hartigan
5. Susan Oudot
6. Professor Matt Holbrooke
7. Carl Stanley
8. Katherine MacAlpine
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