9 episodes
Hunting for History Hunting for History
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Explore the history of central London with this fun, fact-filled podcast. Taking you from Big Ben to 10 Downing Street, each episode is a stop on the tour, giving you the historical highlights from this part of London.
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Stop 1: Big Ben
The first stop on our Hunting for History central London tour is Big Ben. Press play to find out more!
Stop 1 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/efHsWoiX1T7LBqko8
Next stop: Jewel Tower https://goo.gl/maps/Bofvr8cv1AMn3j8g7 -
Stop 2: The Jewel Tower
The Jewel Tower is stop number 2 on our Hunting for History central London tour.
Stop 2 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Bofvr8cv1AMn3j8g7
Next stop: Queen Anne's Footstool https://goo.gl/maps/uXLCNFx9P6Di9nyH9 -
Stop 3: Queen Anne's Footstool
This unusually shaped building is the third stop on our Hunting for History central London tour.
Stop 3 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/uXLCNFx9P6Di9nyH9
Next stop: Bomb shelter signs https://goo.gl/maps/BcVYePs424VNa25a9 -
Stop 4: WW2 bomb shelter signs on Lord North Street
Try and spot the rare reminders of the street shelters from the blitz on the houses here.
Stop 4 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BcVYePs424VNa25a9
Next stop: Houses of Parliament https://goo.gl/maps/RTKtU8yTYXT7dnar6
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Stop 5: Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament have been on this site for over 900 years! Take a look at stop number 5.
Stop 5 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/RTKtU8yTYXT7dnar6
Next stop: Scotland Yard https://goo.gl/maps/nFZSLWCTyodE8JvH7 -
Stop 6: Scotland Yard
There's more of Scotland here than just the name...listen to find out more.
Stop 6 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/yYUQ1Sou9af2Rzpt7
Stop 7: Queen Mary's Steps https://goo.gl/maps/cCAukk86vuR9c1La6