London History

About

The London History Podcast explores the stories, people, and places that have shaped London over the last 2,000 years, in an engaging, accessible format. Hosted by qualified London tour guide Hazel Baker, it reveals the side of the city that most Londoners don’t even know, drawing on expert research and on-the-ground experience. Each weekly episode dives into a specific theme, neighbourhood, or historical figure, ranging from Roman foundations and medieval guilds to Victorian streets, royal pageantry, and modern social change. Episodes are crafted to feel like an audio walking tour, bringing listeners onto London’s streets through vivid storytelling, primary sources, and lesser-known anecdotes. What listeners can expectListeners can expect richly researched yet conversational episodes, typically around 20–40 minutes, designed to fit into a commute, walk, or coffee break. Topics include everything from Dickensian London and Georgian scandals to working-class lives, immigrant communities, architecture, and the city’s darker, more mysterious corners. Host and expertiseThe show is hosted by London tour guide and historian Hazel Baker, founder of London Guided Walks, who specialises in bringing complex history to life for a broad audience. Hazel’s professional guiding background ensures accurate, carefully sourced content, while her storytelling style keeps episodes lively, human, and easy to follow. The podcast is ideal for curious Londoners, history lovers, heritage professionals, students, and visitors who want to deepen their understanding of the city beyond the usual tourist highlights. Whether someone is planning a future trip, designing a walking route, or simply loves urban history, the show offers a regular dose of London-focused insight and inspiration.