45. Drawing London's Buildings
03/05/21 • 20 min
London has wonderfully eclectic array of architectural styles. In episode 45, London tour guide Hazel Baker talks to architect and artist Christian Coop about his inspiration for drawing London's buildings and how understanding the history of the building and street helps tell a richer story.
Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
Let us know if there's a particular person, event or place you want to know more about in our podcast.
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Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/drawing-londons-buildings/
London has wonderfully eclectic array of architectural styles. In episode 45, London tour guide Hazel Baker talks to architect and artist Christian Coop about his inspiration for drawing London's buildings and how understanding the history of the building and street helps tell a richer story.
Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
Let us know if there's a particular person, event or place you want to know more about in our podcast.
Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/drawing-londons-buildings/
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44. Tudor London & John Stow
If you want to gain a vivid view of Tudor London, a London that was mostly lost due to the Great Fire of London, then you need to familiarise yourself with John Stow’s ‘Survey of London’.
Join London Tour Guide Hazel Baker and City of London tour guide Ian McDiarmid as they discuss Tudor London and the man behind the ink and quill.
Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
Let us know if there's a particular person, event or place you want to know more about in our podcast.
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Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/tudor-london-john-stow/
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46. Beer, The Bard & Historic Buildings of Bankside
Join tour guides Hazel Baker and Dr Stephen King as they discuss the wonderful history of the area around Borough Market, known as Bankside.
In this episode we discuss beer, brewing, trading and also drinking it. Stephen shares some of his favourite historic pubs with links to literary greats such as Shakespeare and Chaucer. Learn how special effects caused The Globe Theatre to burn to the ground, how Borough's marked history begins with the Romans and the highlights of Southwark Cathedral.
Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
Let us know if there's a particular person, event or place you want to know more about in our podcast.
Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/bankside-history/
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