Chapter 55 -Deus Vult (1096-1100)
A special episode dedicated to examining the conditions that led to the First Crusade, and the side effects that Crusade had upon England, and London. We are not going to try and tell the story of th...
22 Aug 202346min
Chapter 54- A Red Storm Over London (1088-1099)
The reign of William II of England (William Rufus) is often overlooked, but was to have a profound impact upon the city; a decade of intense rebuilding after disaster, MORE disasters, political argume...
16 Aug 202343min
Chapter 53- Four Horsemen (1086-1088)
Welcome to 1086… and arguably the worst two years in London’s history. Famine, plague, fire and war all descend upon the unfortunate residents, as circumstances dictate the worst of all times. Detaili...
9 Aug 202344min
Book 3 Trailer
Introducing the next stage of the story of London… The Dark Age.
4 Aug 20233min
Chapter 52- Doomsday (c1086)
We end Season 2 of the podcast with an argument- why 1086 constitutes the end of an era in London’s history and also why it represents the start of the darkest time in the cities history. A wide rang...
2 Aug 202345min
Chapter 51- The Three Towers (1078-1085)
In the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1077 London rebuilt itself, and the powers that be erected the great White Tower of London. This episode examines the foundation of the Tower, and also it’s two ...
25 Jul 202341min
Chapter 50- Catching Fire (1068-1077)
In the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, London witnessed as England burned in rebellion and revolt… but what part did the city take in the terrible events which followed?
19 Jul 202345min
Chapter 49- Conquered (1067-1068)
William the Conqueror is the new King of England… now what the hell does London do about this? A chapter that looks at the immediate aftermath of the arrival of the Norman’s, and how London tried to n...
12 Jul 202337min
