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3 London Hidden Gems - Radio Interview with Salma El-Wardany
I was invited on BBC Radio London to chat with Salma about three of my favourite hidden historic gems in London. We discussed Queen Anne's Alcove in the Italian Gardens, The Hunterian Museum in Holborn and the glittering interior of Fitzrovia Chapel.
You can read a bit more about each over on my blog here:
Queen Anne's Alcove - lookup.london/fitzrovia-chapel/
Hunterian Museum - lookup.london/hunterian-museum/
Fitzrovia Chapel - lookup.london/fitzrovia-chapel/
Apologies for the audio as this was recorded live from home but I hope you enjoy the visuals where I've included them to give a bit of context.
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London's Oldest Shops
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This video showcases some of London’s oldest shops in the luxurious area of St James’s. We visit Berry Bro’s & Rudd, Lock & Co, Ede & Ravenscroft, Fortnum & Mason, Hatchard’s, Paxton & Whitfield and Floris! Which is the oldest? And where can you go to smell like James Bond?! Here’s a map to visit these shops in the area today; www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ymZeG6J_gAIqR_ZfAZLXVKNSLHNs-whe...
Inside Brixton Windmill | London's Last Working Windmill
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Did you know Brixton is home to London's last working windmill? You can still buy Brixton Windmill Flour and visit for tours inside! Join me to discover the history and see inside, exploring how the windmill used to work and how they make flour today. Visit the windmill website here; www.brixtonwindmill.org/ - Join a Look Up London Walking Tour - lookup.london/walking-tours/ - Get the free week...
What's the Oldest House in London?
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I'm sharing 8 old buildings in search of the oldest house in London. This is a bit more straightforward than my oldest pub episode (watch it here; czcams.com/video/M7hNNOkT81Y/video.html) and the criteria is 1) when was it first built 2) how old is most of the building's fabric and 3) is it still a home today? We talk about Walthamstow's Ancient House, 41-42 Cloth Fair, 52-55 Newington Terrace,...
London's Urban Myths | Westminster's Chanel Lampposts, The Hardy Tree, Pickering Place Duels
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Back bursting your bubble (sorry!) with the backstory of some popular London urban myths. In this episode we investigate; 1. The real reason that Westminster lampposts appears to have the Coco Chanel symbol on them... 2. The truth behind the Hardy Tree in St Pancras Old Churchyard 3. Whether duels really happened in Pickering Place, St James's Look Up London Links Get the weekly blog posts - ee...
Hidden History of St Paul's Cathedral - Part II (Behind the Scenes Tour!)
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Join me for a tour behind the scenes of London's iconic St Paul's Cathedral! We learn about how the design came about, how holds the dome up and lots of the hidden details inside that can be easily missed. If you missed Part I you can catch up here; czcams.com/video/6ZKxzWozTeE/video.html Book tickets for St Paul's as well as tickets on special Triforium Tours in the upper levels here; www.stpa...
What's The Oldest Pub in London?
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Oh man, what a question. Seems simple right? But with so many to choose from and with buildings changing so much over the centuries I've opened a big can of worms here... In the video I measure up some of London's oldest pubs; Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Spaniard's Inn, Seven Stars, The Mayflower, The George Inn, Ye Olde Mitre and see if we can find at least some answers... All the pubs mentioned ...
London’s Most Jaw-Dropping Ceiling | Visit The Painted Hall, London’s Sistine Chapel
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Visit London's version of the Sistine Chapel in Greenwich! Open to the public after a fabulous restoration, the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College is an epic place, packed with history that you can stare at for hours! You can find out more about visiting here; ornc.org/our-story/royal-hospital/painted-hall/ LOOK UP LONDON LINKS Book a walking tour - lookup.london/walking-tours/ Get the...
London’s Urban Myths | Newgate Cells and Little Compton Street
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You might have come across these supposed 'hidden gems' but all is not as it seems... In this episode we're looking at two prevailing London urban myths and (hopefully) I can convince you that they're unfortunately just not true. We look at the 'prison cells' under the Viaduct Tavern as well as the 'hidden street' Little Compton Street. Maybe it'll just give us more questions than answers?! Let...
Visit London’s First Police Station | Bow Street Police Museum
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Visit London’s First Police Station | Bow Street Police Museum
Hidden History of Waterloo Bridge
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Hidden History of Waterloo Bridge
Where Are London's Execution Sites?
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Where Are London's Execution Sites?
Three Historic Gardens in Kensington
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Three Historic Gardens in Kensington
Hidden History of London Skyscrapers (Part I)
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Hidden History of London Skyscrapers (Part I)
Hidden History of Blackfriars Bridge
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Hidden History of Blackfriars Bridge
Three Historic Gardens to Explore in... The City
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Three Historic Gardens to Explore in... The City
Hidden History of Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly
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Hidden History of Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly
Find the Seven Noses of Soho
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Find the Seven Noses of Soho
Walk Under The Thames | Through The Greenwich Foot Tunnel
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Walk Under The Thames | Through The Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Hidden History of St Paul's Cathedral - Part I
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Hidden History of St Paul's Cathedral - Part I
Statues of Women in London | How Many and Who Do They Commemorate?
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Statues of Women in London | How Many and Who Do They Commemorate?
Three Historic Gardens To Explore In... Bankside
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Three Historic Gardens To Explore In... Bankside
Visit London's Only Lighthouse! | Exploring Trinity Buoy Wharf
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Visit London's Only Lighthouse! | Exploring Trinity Buoy Wharf
Where to find London's Roman Wall (The Walk and the Hidden Bits!)
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Where to find London's Roman Wall (The Walk and the Hidden Bits!)
Strange London Street Names (and the History Behind Them!) Part II
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Strange London Street Names (and the History Behind Them!) Part II
Strange London Street Names (and the History Behind Them!) Part I
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Strange London Street Names (and the History Behind Them!) Part I
Three Riverside Statues That Share Hidden History in South East London
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Three Riverside Statues That Share Hidden History in South East London
Hidden History of Spitalfields' Streets | Pavement Roundels That Share Local History
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Hidden History of Spitalfields' Streets | Pavement Roundels That Share Local History
Hidden History of Tower Bridge | Unusual Facts About Tower Bridge
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Hidden History of Tower Bridge | Unusual Facts About Tower Bridge
Look Up London - London's Hidden History | Channel Trailer
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Look Up London - London's Hidden History | Channel Trailer

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  • @karendavis6123
    @karendavis6123 Před 2 dny

    I love your videos! I live in the States and don't know when I'll cross the pond again, but I feel like I'm right there when I watch these videos.

  • @michaeldeierhoi4096

    I would like to have caught this video 3 years ago when it was posted, but anyway, I'm glad to have found it. I visited London from Ohio in 1983 and had a thrilling day touring London. I climbed the 525? odd stairs to the top of the dome and it is one of many marvelous aspects of this cathedral. I had forgotten how many steps there were to the gallery. Thanks for this video.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Před 8 dny

    Interesting ! stuff, fascinating as well. thanks for sharing! your knowledge of the ancient Roman Walls. I thought most of it would've been bulldozed but nope. Which I think is awesome. cheers.

  • @AnnmarieHaughey-kv3vy

    Interesting

  • @danielmoore9214
    @danielmoore9214 Před 15 dny

    I used to work at One New Change and had an office with a direct view of St Paul's cathedral ❤. Did you know that Cheapside is mentioned in a chase scene in Oliver Twist ?

  • @danielmoore9214
    @danielmoore9214 Před 15 dny

  • @castlegate2013-vw9lu
    @castlegate2013-vw9lu Před 21 dnem

    How to make an interesting topic completely uninteresting. I learnt a lot.

  • @gordonayres2609
    @gordonayres2609 Před 22 dny

    I found most of these over the years when I lived in London. I have become tired of all the chain cafes and takeaway etc which have spoiled the character of our culture. Also it is tiresome how there is disco music playing in every single shop and cafe and store . I like the peace and quiet in some of these traditional shops. Thanks for such a well documented survey .

  • @dassielber4442
    @dassielber4442 Před měsícem

    Excellent video! Thank you so much for your wonderful content.

  • @patricianjoroge4730
    @patricianjoroge4730 Před měsícem

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  • @vinniesullivan7977
    @vinniesullivan7977 Před měsícem

    What's ridiculous? You literally can't wield it the same 🤣

  • @vinniesullivan7977
    @vinniesullivan7977 Před měsícem

    You liberals are an utter joke. We don't care for the antifa crap you include

  • @bartcrump67
    @bartcrump67 Před měsícem

    Where are the links you mentioned? Can’t wait to view them as well.

  • @krisnorvig6643
    @krisnorvig6643 Před 2 měsíci

    I just watched this, after booking a Triforium tour for next month. I'm so excited! I LOVED all your "sneaky details". Thanks very much for making this, and for al that you do!

  • @Hortonedits720
    @Hortonedits720 Před 2 měsíci

    You forget the horniman museum

  • @raulmoyamulaphotography9781

    Great video, my favourite pub is the grapes in Narrow St ;-)

  • @fordkoleski7913
    @fordkoleski7913 Před 2 měsíci

    I love your videos but you speak so softly that I can not hardly make out what ur saying, even with volume at full blast. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @gabrielepolsinelli3701
    @gabrielepolsinelli3701 Před 2 měsíci

    Sorry, maybe you said but I lost: where can the beautiful artwork on tiles you've showed several times during the video be found?

  • @franceshorton918
    @franceshorton918 Před 2 měsíci

    Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿 My parents emigrated to NZ after WW II in 1949. There's nothing much in NZ older than 200 years! You dont know how it feels to be a European of Anglo-Saxon descent, living at the tail end of civilisation.... NO ancient history anywhere. So far from home. Even our indigenous Maori have only been here since the early Medieval period. They built marae, but not of stone, so those early dwellings have not survived. This is as close as I'll ever get to my ancestors! Thank you for your good work ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ljdevine2275
    @ljdevine2275 Před 2 měsíci

    No way they built that at that time history is a set of lies u just believe tarterra empire

  • @JelMain
    @JelMain Před 3 měsíci

    A number of other prisons were also used for more private executions once public spectacle was seen as no longer coherent with the original intent, dire warning. The Museum of London also has maps of numerous other executions near the scene of the crime.

  • @srfurley
    @srfurley Před 3 měsíci

    The National Film Theatre is under Waterloo Bridge on the South Bank. At the left end of the projection room for NFT2 when I last saw it, about 20 years ago was some stonework which I believe was part of the old bridge. There is a wooden door leading out onto a walkway under the bridge which is the fire escape from this projection room and it used to be possible to see some of this stonework through a small gap above this door. I think this stonework may have been covered up since I was last in that projection room.

  • @OneEpicEric
    @OneEpicEric Před 3 měsíci

    Saint Paul preached to the Druids at Ludd Hill, the very sight of St Paul's Cathedral, probably explains why he is the patron of the capital. Source information, the missing chapter of acts, acts 29, Saint Paul in Britain by R.W Morgan and Drama of the lost disciples , chapter 16 by George F Jowett. ✝️🇬🇧

  • @fgeiger41
    @fgeiger41 Před 3 měsíci

    Why is it called "black friars?"

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon Před 3 měsíci

      Because they wore black cloaks (the Whitefriars wore white and Greyfriars wore - surprise! - Grey :) )

    • @fgeiger41
      @fgeiger41 Před 3 měsíci

      @LookUpLondon but no lactations named "white: and "grey" friars. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @LookUpLondon
      @LookUpLondon Před 3 měsíci

      @@fgeiger41 There's a "Whitefriars Street" by their old monastery by Fleet Street and Christchuch Greyfriars church remains survives by the their old monastic site close to St Paul's.

  • @Marksavillmortgageadviser
    @Marksavillmortgageadviser Před 3 měsíci

    Had a visitor to Kingston Lacy insist I come and see this. You beautifully descriptive video makes me think he was right. Fabulous content thank you

  • @garyfrancis6193
    @garyfrancis6193 Před 4 měsíci

    I flew to London from Vancouver, British Columbia in May 1974 to get at Compilation book of Sherlock Holmes short stories published by John Murray and Sons. Going to their office they referred me to Hatchard’s where I picked it up and flew home.

  • @OTTOMANEMPIRESTORIES
    @OTTOMANEMPIRESTORIES Před 4 měsíci

    Delving into storytelling and video exploration, VideoGPT subtly refines my content, adding depth and professionalism to my creative projects.

  • @Millieshin-yj5mb
    @Millieshin-yj5mb Před 4 měsíci

    If I ever went to London the places I would visit would be, the oldest shops and oldest churches. I would definitely do the Ripper guided tour at night. Hopefully, there is one at night. Last would be the tombs of King Henry the 8th and his wives. That's it. Nothing else would interest me.

  • @dutchy777
    @dutchy777 Před 4 měsíci

    this is a good video very informative, well done, pity the audio is poor quality

  • @lucyconsidine-qs9tp
    @lucyconsidine-qs9tp Před 4 měsíci

    I’m coming to one of ur tours on Friday

  • @denisburgess2966
    @denisburgess2966 Před 5 měsíci

    Queen Elizabeth11 shopped at Fortnnam and Mason's and I remember she went in there one day with Camilla and Kate.

  • @desireheard3540
    @desireheard3540 Před 5 měsíci

    Gud video

  • @saltydog584
    @saltydog584 Před 5 měsíci

    They sure don't look like 13th C. I'd say 17th or late 16th.

  • @cristianealves229
    @cristianealves229 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi, I live in São Paulo and work in a perfumery, I came across your video because I was researching the street, after all we have the perfume Roja 51, which was to pay homage to perfumer Roja Dove's first store.Thanks.

  • @Technically_classic
    @Technically_classic Před 5 měsíci

    Aaaww. How cute.

  • @Thefox0922
    @Thefox0922 Před 6 měsíci

    I really like the walkie talkie

  • @oldskool731
    @oldskool731 Před 6 měsíci

    your a blue badge im a green badge i no wot your gonna say already before i watched the video it was built by women

  • @Stand663
    @Stand663 Před 6 měsíci

    I don’t understand. The Crown used “pirates” to help defeat the Spanish especially in the Caribbean. Pirates were usually condemned criminals and given one chance to redeem themselves in service of the crown, but when they got drunk and reverted back to their hellraising ways, they were condemn to death as common criminals. Strange juxtaposition. Ps the first governor of Jamaica was Henry Morgan a notorious former pirate.

  • @Stand663
    @Stand663 Před 6 měsíci

    The red lion pub in Westminster, next to parliament must be in contention for the title. Cheers

  • @oldskool731
    @oldskool731 Před 6 měsíci

    imperial institute was bombed

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 6 měsíci

    The Georgian era spans the years from 1714 to 1837, covering the reigns of George I, II, III and IV, as well as that of William IV. It was an era of great social, political and cultural changes.

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 6 měsíci

    Metropolitan Police 1829. City of London Police 1839.

  • @Ganymede5268
    @Ganymede5268 Před 6 měsíci

    The Old Spotted Dog was my favourite pub, but I don't know why it closed down. East London is getting derelict

  • @AdamDTaylor
    @AdamDTaylor Před 6 měsíci

    Superb

  • @AdamDTaylor
    @AdamDTaylor Před 7 měsíci

    City island, even with the fig leaf of a ballet school, is a sterile, claustrophobic development of souless boxes. Trinity buoy wharf is awesome!!

  • @AdamDTaylor
    @AdamDTaylor Před 7 měsíci

    Good video 👍

  • @interested-q4d
    @interested-q4d Před 7 měsíci

    Near tower bridge you'll find a factory called alaska factory, it was a fur factory.In the nineteen eighties there was an archeological dig there that found tanning pits dating back to roman times.the water table round there is about thirty feet below the surface but two thousand years ago it was a lot higher.there were many amphibious dwellings.The museum that conducted this research was the london museum in the barbican.

  • @interested-q4d
    @interested-q4d Před 7 měsíci

    There is a lot of history here.Downstrean you have the Samuel Pepys pub which is the only remaining building left of Brook's wharf and swathe of development on lower Thames street Under Blackfriars Bridge there used to be a car park for employees of the Sun Newspaper. I'm talking of a London that's virtually disappeared. oh and there is another statue of Queen Victoria in St Leonards

  • @lawrencelewis2592
    @lawrencelewis2592 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm in London every year, visiting from Canada. I've been in every one of these except for the Lamb & Flag. Have to visit when I'm there again this coming May. I like them all.

  • @stephensmart7388
    @stephensmart7388 Před 8 měsíci

    Love a pub with History