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London Uncovered Episodes

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    Why London is the origin of so many Christmas traditions

    From crackers, to cards, and even Christmas lights, London has always been festive.

  2. Why is Downing Street painted black?

    ...and 364 other London facts, are the subject of tour guide Jonnie Fielding's new book.

  3. Who were Georgian London's 'Blackbirds of St Giles'?

    New novel explores the black Londoners fighting for freedom in the 19th century.

  4. Where are London's most 'charismatic' trees?

    Nearly a quarter of London is covered by trees, making it a forest by some definitions.

  5. When Hampstead Heath had its own ski jump

    In March 1950 north London got its own miniature version of the Winter Olympics.

  6. What's inside 'Number 1, London'?

    It's been dubbed the 'grandest address in London', but what's in this Hyde Park house?

  7. What do London's changing borders tell us about the city?

    Is Romford in London or Essex? Why is Chessington in London, but Epsom isn't?

  8. What are Parliament's bars really like?

    You are certainly never far from a bar in the Palace of Westminster.

  9. Unearthing the origins of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

    Do you know the story behind the famous tomb in Westminster Abbey?

  10. Unearthing early Roman London under an office basement

    The 麻豆社's Science Editor visits the site of a major archaeological discovery in the city.

  11. The West End's hidden green retreat: The Phoenix Garden

    Have you ever discovered this enchanting slither of land behind the Phoenix Theatre?

  12. The trailblazing female tennis stars of Richmond

    Gem Hoahing, Kitty Godfree, and Betty Nuthall are the subject of a new exhibition.

  13. The tale of the lost jewels of Cheapside

    Uncovering a thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers.

  14. The story of Walthamstow FC's 'world-first' William Morris kit

    The collaboration is believed to be the first between a football club and a museum.

  15. The Real Midwives of Poplar

    Following the real-life 'Call the Midwife' team helping mothers in east London.

  16. The intriguing sewing museum only open once a month

    The London Sewing Machine Museum in Balham is a tiny, perplexing, intriguing place.

  17. The history of Chelsea in 50 buildings

    A neighbourhood better known by its people, SW10 also has a rich architectural history.

  18. The 12 days when an escaped eagle entranced London

    In 1965 the general public were gripped by the exploits of a fugitive bird called Goldie.

  19. Thames Clipper at 25: River secrets from the first captain

    Sean Collins captained the boat himself when the service launched in 1999.

  20. Thames Barrier at 40: Secrets from the barrier manager

    The Thames Barrier was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 8 May 1984.

  21. Terence Stamp's London

    He was an east London boy with dashing good looks and a smouldering glare.

  22. Stories from the 鈥楯ournalist鈥檚 Church鈥� on Fleet Street

    St Bride's on Fleet Street also known as 'The Journalists Church' has a fascinating past.

  23. Retracing London's Punk explosion

    New book 'Punk: The Last Word' details the history of the movement that shook the world.

  24. Rediscovering the eccentric world of the 1980s 'Blitz Kids'

    The Blitz club in Covent Garden shaped the fashion, music and pop culture of the decade.

  25. Rediscovering the chequered life of author Frank Norman

    Under the skin of the 'Bang to Rights' and 'Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be' author.

  26. Reclaiming London's overlooked coal hole covers

    These cast iron covers have intricate Victorian patterns that reveal London's past.

  27. Moorgate tube crash: Dramatising the disaster 50 years on

    Laurence Marks's father died in the crash, now he's co-written a play for Drama on 4.

  28. Millennium Bridge at 25: How 'the wobbly bridge' came to be

    The bridge was crossed by about 90,000 people when it opened on 10 June 2000.

  29. Maximalist to Modernist: Exploring London's lost interiors

    London's interior design history offers a window into London life from 1880-1940.

  30. London's disappeared department stores of days gone by

    Some of the capital's behemoths of the time, now gone from the streets.

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