Quaint London: Part 1 - The must-see (and free) attractions of western London

Embarking on a whirlwind tour of all London has to offer may be a mission impossible, but fear not! Dive into this episode to cherry-pick the London hotspots that truly tickle your fancy. It's like creating your own personalized London adventure roadmap.
This edition is your backstage pass to the wild west of London tour: from the majestic British Museum to the regal Kensington Palace, and from the iconic Abbey Road to the looming Big Ben. Brace yourself for tales of the London Underground's secret rendezvous with Baker Street, the quirky quirks of English banks, and the whimsical origin story of Alice in Wonderland. Plus, insider tips on sneaking into closed parks at night, discovering the royal entourage, decoding the mysteries of Piccadilly, and unmasking why Eros isn't quite Eros. And that's just the tip of the London iceberg-ever wondered where English dandies suited up and how old warships play a part?
But wait, there's more! We wrap things up with a tantalizing glimpse into the first chapter of Harry Potter's London: the enchanted journey to Hogwarts. Stay tuned for the riveting sequel, because this is just the beginning of the adventures in the city where magic and history collide. Subscribe now, and let the London escapades unfold!
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Part two of this London tour: • Quaint London: Part 2 ...
00:00 - Introduction
01:48 - Saint Pancras New Church
02:04 - Euston Church of Christ the King
02:56 - University College London
03:51 - Quiz in the sidewalk
04:44 - Charles Dickens memorial
05:29 - Madame Tussaud London
05:58 - Spy centre (former SOE headquarters)
06:31 - London Underground construction
06:58 - Baker Street and Sherlock Holmes Museum
08:30 - Abbey Road Studios and the crossing
09:40 - Building societies
10:25 - St Mark's Church and Alice in Wonderland
11:56 - Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
13:00 - Peter Pan statue
14:07 - How to get out of the park closed at night
14:30 - Kensington Palace
15:21 - Albert Hall and Prince Albert Memorial
17:42 - Speaker's Corner
19:10 - Animals at War Memorial
19:48 - Wellington Arch
22:05 - Buckingham Palace
22:33 - Queen Victoria Memorial
23:45 - Royal Horse Guards
25:31 - Whitehall and Downing Street
26:21 - Big Ben and the Parliament Square
27:18 - Westminster Abbey
27:57 - The Houses of Parliament
28:35 - London 2017 terrorist attack
29:08 - The South Bank of Thames
30:33 - Piccadilly Circus
31:39 - Anteros (not Eros!) Statue
32:44 - World oldest toy store - Hamleys
32:58 - Liberty department store and the use of HMS wood
34:28 - Saint Pancras Station
35:09 - Kings Kross Station and Platform 9 3/4
36:03 - James Barrie House
36:18 - British Museum
36:57 - Another quiz
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