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 history highlights from this part of London.

EPISODE 1

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

1 min
EPISODE 2

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

1 min
EPISODE 3

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

1 min
EPISODE 4

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

1 min
EPISODE 5

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

1 min
EPISODE 6

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

2 min
EPISODE 7

Stop 7: Queen Mary's Steps

These steps lead to nowhere...but why?! Find out at stop 7. Stop 7 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Q8R1cZAWeQbNWiY38 Next stop: Horse Guard's clock https://goo.gl/maps/m1rvZgLWBPn2dYqo9

1 min
EPISODE 8

Stop 8. Horse Guard's clock

Can you spot the dark mark on the clock at Horse Guard's that is a reminder of King Charles 1st beheading? Find out more. Stop 8 on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/rir9YPWq39RYW81i7 Next stop: 10 Downing Street https://goo.gl/maps/iBfCA4uFfS3gDRQSA

1 min
EPISODE 9

Stop 9. 10 Downing Street and end of the tour

Find out more about what's probably the most well known address in London at the final stop on our tour. Stop 9: https://goo.gl/maps/iBfCA4uFfS3gDRQSA

1 min

9 Episodes

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 history highlights from this part of London.

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Hunting for History
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9
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1
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