Discover London

Derek O'Reilly

Join taxi driver and master of The London Knowledge Derek O'Reilly as he guides us through the streets of London with a little help from some of the best tour guides in London.

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A Brief History of Marylebone and Fitzrovia | London

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06/24/24 • 4 min

Join Derek O'Reilly and Olivia Cox as they interview a Historian.

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Whitechapel, London | Interview with a Historian

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07/08/24 • 5 min

Derek O'Reilly interviews David Charnick about the history of Whitechapel.

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London Places of Worship Part One

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09/20/22 • 17 min

In this podcast our host Derek will visit six places of worship including Southwark Cathedral which has a history dating back to the seventh century. The diocese which it serves stretches from Kingston-upon-Thames in the west to Thamesmead in the east and Gatwick Airport in the south. It has a population of two-and-a-half million people, served by over 300 parishes.

Also visited will be Sandy's Row Synagogue which is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London.

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Season 1 Special - Docklands and East London

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08/02/22 • 40 min

The London Docklands have played a key part in the City’s growth and wealth. We discover the history of the docks and the incredible manpower that went into creating them. We also encounter ‘The Good Hotel’ an extraordinary converted barge that now provides it’s guests with a unique experience.

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Tourist London

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07/20/22 • 33 min

Derek and Jamie Cartwright take a black taxi drivers tour of Historic London. Starting at Westminster and travelling to Tower Bridge.

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Season 1 Special - Southwark

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07/15/22 • 21 min

Derek visits the oldest cathedral in London. Explores one of the Capital’s oldest and most unusual museums and delves into Borough market. We tour the Golden Hinde, a full sized replica of the ship that Sir Frances Drake used to circumnavigate the globe. They reveal the tragic story behind a recently discovered cemetery.

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Highway Robbery

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07/15/22 • 35 min

Derek and David talk about the crime of highway robbery in Victorian London. In their talk we find about the crimes of the highway man of Bethnal Green who was the final person executed at Tyburn in 1783.

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The Use of Poison in Victoria London

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07/15/22 • 32 min

Poisoning is associated readily with Victorian Britain. Adulteration of foodstuffs to increase profit margins also brought a rise in accidental poisonings. There are, however, many cases of the misuse of poisons and other toxic substances.

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A Walk Through Southwark

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07/08/22 • 35 min

Derek is joined by Diane Burnstein to take a tour of Southwark. We start with a fascinating look at the early life of Charles Dickens living in the area and see the impact this had on his later writing.

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Kenwood House | Hampstead

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06/20/24 • 8 min

Derek O'Reilly visits Kenwood House. The idyll stately home in Hampstead, London that was constructed in the 17th century.

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How many episodes does Discover London have?

Discover London currently has 70 episodes available.

What topics does Discover London cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Society & Culture, London, Historical, Story, Museum, Knowledge, Jack, Comedy, Podcasts, Tour and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Discover London?

The episode title 'Dennis Severs' House | Huguenot Silk Weavers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Discover London?

The average episode length on Discover London is 24 minutes.

When was the first episode of Discover London?

The first episode of Discover London was released on May 26, 2022.

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