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Ladies Who London

Ladies Who London Podcast

Join us, Alex and Fiona, as we take a light look at London"s history in a relaxed and entertaining way. As qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides, we share our passion for the city with you in a chatty and fun podcast, looking at the weird, wonderful and unknown in this huge, ancient place we call home.

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64:40

Ep 72 - Tower Hill - the Koh I Noor Diamond; empire...

Ladies Who London ·

2022/02/02

The tragic story of a boy prince, the machiavellian invaders, and a cursed gem fought over in blood - this week we trace the tale of one of the most famous jewels in the world, the Koh I Noor diamond. How did it come to be in the English crown jewels? How many different nations fought over it for centuries? And is the curse real? We take a look at one of the most unlikely stories of greed, power and ultimate bling Visit https://www.ladieswholondon.com for the show notes to each episode. Get in

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60:46

Ep 71 - Piccadilly - Frank Pick, the mastermind you...

Ladies Who London ·

2022/01/26

The man under your feet - we unearth the story of the amazing Frank Pick, and his invaluable contribution to London's tube. When the London Underground came together after the wilderness years (!), Frank was at the front of reorganising the system into the one that we recognise today. It's thanks to him that the Underground is a symbol of London all around the world. Plus we take a look at Harry Beck, who you can thank for you knowing how to get home when you are drunk as a skunk! Show

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45:34

Ep 70 SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - Save London's gas lamps!

Ladies Who London ·

2022/01/24

London's heritage gas lamps are under threat - we talk to Tim Bryars, Luke Honey and Simon Callow about the fight to save them. 300 of London's heritage gas lamps are being ripped out to be replaced with LED replacements. Tim Bryars and Luke Honey have taken on the challenge of stopping this happening without due consultation, and they need YOUR help! We also are thrilled to chat to the actor Simon Callow about his involvement with the project, and why gas lamps are so important to him. More info

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63:24

Ep 69 - St James - Chocolate houses; tantalising,...

Ladies Who London ·

2022/01/19

Come with us to the chocolate houses of old St James, where the air was thick, the clubs were exclusive, and the chocolate ran from the trees. Sounds too good to be true? That's what we thought, until we opened those secretive front doors and took a peek behind some of the most exclusive houses in St James, who served hot chocolate as an expensive pleasure. We find out why Madame White was so important, where the trees dripped with chocolate, and what Alex thinks of her Christmas present. SPOILER -

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58:00

Ep 68 - Lincoln’s Inn - Beggar’s Opera - snark,...

Ladies Who London ·

2022/01/12

Seen as the first musical, the Beggar’s Opera changed london’s theatre scene with a snarky, modern satirical bite. In order to take on the rival theatres, John Rich went off-piste and produced this anti-opera worn by John Gay. With a clever mix of poking fun at the great and the good, plus retooling popular tunes, it was a roaring success which led to the creation of one of london’s most well known institutions. Show notes - https://www.ladieswholondon.com/post/beggar-s-opera-the-first-musical Get

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51:30

Ep 67 - Spitalfields - Banglatown, where London meets...

Ladies Who London ·

2022/01/05

London is a city of centuries of immigration. This week we travel east to Spitalfields, to look at the fantastic area known as Banglatown. We check out the impact of several centuries of newcomers to London, focusing particularly on the more recent Bangladeshi arrivals, and how that has shaped the area into a glorious mix of east meets west. We take a look at the yearly festival which is a celebration of Bangladeshi heritage, find out about an important building which wears its history proudly, and

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Ep 65 - End of year roundup

Ladies Who London ·

2021/12/22

Happy festivities everyone! Here's a little round up to see you through to 2022. See you next year! Stay safe and happy. Alex and Emily.x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 65 - Christmas episode

Ladies Who London ·

2021/12/15

Come join the Christmas fun, where Emily and Alex head around London in a black cab, together with special guests. We chat all things Christmas and London, and tell you where to go to get the best festive fun this year. Where to find our guests; Olly from @DiscoverRealLondon on socials Lottie www.missmagpietours.com and @miss_magpie_tours on Instagram Fiona @fionalukasguide on Instagram Check out www.ladieswholondon.com and take a look at the blog which accompanies each episode, plus links on how to

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Ep 64 - Soho - Tallulah Bankhead, sex, scandal and...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/12/08

One of Hollywood's most scandalous women, we talk champagne in shoes, bed hopping and caustic wit with the whirlwind of a woman that was Tallulah Bankhead. Although an American, she spent the best part of 10 years in London cultivating her career, seemingly spending most of it stripping naked and hopping into bed with anyone she laid her eyes on. Known for her caustic wit and her ability to render a room speechless with her antics, we take a look at the wild woman of Hollywood. WE HAVE A NEW

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53:44

Ep 63 - Whitehall - Pocahontas, the tragic true story

Ladies Who London ·

2021/12/01

Think you know the story of Pocahontas? Think again. We unpack the real story behind the Powhatan Princess, and why she came to England. Is it all as joyous and loving as the Disney movie shows? Why was she visiting the Banqueting Hall in London? And what happened to her after her time in London? We uncover the tragic true story of this remarkable young woman. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! Check out www.ladieswholondon.com and take a look at the blog which accompanies each episode, plus links on how to get

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55:58

Ep 62 - Royal Docks - Silvertown explosion, a...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/11/24

It wasn't wartime bombing which devastated the Silvertown area of London, it was the preparation for war. So what was it that caused a huge explosion in one of the densely populated areas of London? We take a look at one of the most impactful events in the Royal Docks area, and find out more about how a humble policeman became a hero. Check out the show notes here -https://www.ladieswholondon.com/post/silvertown-explosion-a-dynamite-tale Get in touch! Instagram; @ladieswholondonpodcast Email;

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61:48

Ep 61 - Piccadilly - Hatchards and literary London -...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/11/17

London is home to the unique, no more so than some of the most historic and quirky bookshops. We take a little tour of some of the most interesting and historic places for buying your books, including the royal bookshop Hatchards, the stunning Daunt books, a bookshop on a barge, the first LGBT bookshop in the country, and some quirky, charming shops on the lovely Cecil Court. Which bookshop has a parrot?! Which bookshop stars in a British movie? Where can you find a 200 year old shop receipt from

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54:00

Ep 60 - Covent Garden - Dick Turpin, the legendary...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/11/10

Is Dick Turpin all glamorous swashbuckling and mysterious gentleman, or is there a darker truth to his legendary status? Today we head to Covent Garden's Drury Lane to visit the last London watering hole for the infamous Dick Turpin as we take a look at the history behind one of the UK's most characterful villains. Is there any truth in the stories that he was a gentlemanly thief, or is the real story much darker? Check out the show notes here - https://bit.ly/31HA1Xz Get in touch! Instagram;

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47:03

ep 59 - Fleet Street - Twinings tea, the top of the...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/11/03

Fancy a cuppa? We're heading to the most historic of all the tea houses in London to see why Twinings is the last word in your morning cup of the good stuff. Twinings has been in the same spot on Fleet Street for a couple of centuries, and we want to know why. What makes that cup of tea such a classic British thing, and why are Twinings the most famous house? Plus we spin the Wheel of Destiny to find out where we are going next. Check out the show notes here Get in touch! Instagram;

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Ep 58 - Halloweeeeeen! Bouncing demons and grisly...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/10/26

It's Halloween, so it's Goth Guide Emily's favourite time of year! And this year is no exception, she is back in full gory form with a tale of some properly grisly murders in Shadwell, East London. Alex tells us of the mythical fire breathing demon Spring Heeled Jack, who terrorised London's streets for over 60 years with his fiery red eyes and blue flames which he breathed on people. Plus Alex gets freaked out by a noise upstairs and EMILY DOESN'T HELP THINGS! Plus we find out who won the Podcast

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57:58

Ep 57 - Omoba Aina aka Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/10/19

We unearth the story of Queen Victoria's black goddaughter, Omoba Aina, and how she came to be under the Queen's protection. How did this orphaned Yoruban child make her way to London and into the court of the Queen, and how did her relationship with the Queen impact her life and that of her children as well. Will it all end happily? Find out in this week's episode. Show notes and pictures of everything we speak about here. Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal, and we spin the Wheel of

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51:32

Ep 56 - Rotherhithe - Prince Lee Boo & Omai, from far...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/10/12

Emily has kept it close to home this week with the story of Prince Lee Boo, who lies buried in Rotherhithe, and Omai, the second only Pacific Islander to visit Europe. Two different men from far flung lands chose to travel to London - what will their fates be? Will they return home, or will they stay in the vastly different metropolis of Georgian London? We take a look at these two men, and find out why they came here, and what they became. Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal, and we spin

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Ep 55 - Lambeth - Lucy Houston and the Spitfire Sisters

Ladies Who London ·

2021/10/06

How do 3 women, all different ages, and from different walks of life, contribute so heavily to the success and development of the Spitfire? We take a look at Lady Lucy Houston, 13 year old Hazel Hill, and Mary Ellis, all of whom did very different but very important things to make the iconic British WW2 plane the success it became. Spoiler - they are not all as straight forward as you might imagine! Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal, and we spin the Wheel of Destiny to find out where we

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76:49

Ep 54 - River Thames - SS Great Eastern, the steel...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/09/28

Come and meet the Floating City, the SS Great Eastern, the largest ship in its day, 6 times larger than any other ship afloat at the time. We revisit the legend that is Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and take a little trip to the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe to meet Katherine, who has a little offer for our listeners! We also tell you where you can go and visit the launch ramp of the ship itself, which still exists in London. Use the code LadWhoLon to get a free guidebook when you prebook at

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54:36

Ep 53 - Soho - Windmill Theatre, a riot of bare...

Ladies Who London ·

2021/09/21

Welcome to the Windmill! Where all the excitement took place during WW2. Faced with a flop of a theatre, Laura Henderson and Vivien Van Damm created the most titillating of theatre, using *gasp* naked women on stage. This was not, however, welcomed, and VD had to be sneaky to get the licence to carry on with the show. We find out what happened to the Windmill theatre, and how their tagline was cheekily changed by their guests to reflect the bare boobs within! Plus we find out who won the Podcast

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