London's Urban Myths | Westminster's Chanel Lampposts, The Hardy Tree, Pickering Place Duels

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London's Urban Myths | Westminster's Chanel Lampposts, The Hardy Tree, Pickering Place Duels

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Back bursting your bubble (sorry!) with the backstory of some popular London urban myths.
In this episode we investigate;
1. The real reason that Westminster lampposts appears to have the Coco Chanel symbol on them...
2. The truth behind the Hardy Tree in St Pancras Old Churchyard
3. Whether duels really happened in Pickering Place, St James's
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Пікірлер: 23

@barryballinger5912 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant lots of history and excellent presentation .x

@dennissharkeyawwcomeonman1820 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos 😊

@Ok-wu2ot 3 жыл бұрын

I’m hooked!

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hannah!

@Hannahtheredhead2454 3 жыл бұрын

I’m reading The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream, and I can hear your voice in my head during the more descriptive passages, especially the parts set in Lambeth. (And the book starts just down the road from me in Joliet.)

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Love that! Need to do some more audio tours, clearly!

@klunki8369 3 жыл бұрын

You light up my day with your Videos and your voice! Thank you so much!

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so kind of you to say, you’re welcome!

@sandralandsman1434 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katy, Did you know about the Archeological Society offices that was housed in basement of the Old Stock Exchange?? I found a Piece of Roman pottery in 1950, i was just a child then, and that was where I had taken it…..interesting??? Also, what do you know about Toynbee Hall in the East End of London? I do hope you reply. Thank you.

@milenatrombini8266 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always really interesting and full of information!!! Can’t wait to come to one of your tour!!!

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Milena ☺️

@gemstonesparkle7915 Жыл бұрын

2:32 Hey, what’s the address to this map???

@jonesconrad1 Жыл бұрын

Ever though of doing audio books ? Very listenable voice.

@suehalket5065 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Egham, Surrey, Frederic Cournet is buried there in St John's Church, and a plaque says it was after the last duel in England

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh interesting! The plot thickens

@judithbarnett2966 3 жыл бұрын

I'd to visit the Hardy Tree one day and that Alley (love an historic alley). That square looks beautiful too but I'd be nervous to hang around as it looks just so private and secluded.

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

The video here is probably a bit deceptive as actually on the left in the courtyard is a restaurant with tiny outdoor terrace! We visit the Hardy Tree on my Kings Cross public walk ☺️

@judithbarnett2966 3 жыл бұрын

@@LookUpLondon I thought you might. It's probably calling me. One day!

@ImperialistRunningDo Жыл бұрын

The Hardy Tree is no more. It fell down last winter. Memento mori.

@johnphelan8999 3 жыл бұрын

The duels were not posited to have taken place in the alley but in the square it leads into - the alley being sufficiently narrow that a lookout could be posted at the end of it.Whether true or not I've no idea - but it's plausible as a location.

@LookUpLondon 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m referring to the square. Have you stood in there? There’s not much room! Given most other more famous duels happened in open spaces like fields or woods I’m sceptical. Would also be noisy!

@johnphelan8999 3 жыл бұрын

@@LookUpLondon I have & it's not very roomy.There's a place called Tokenhouse Yard near Moorgate which I believe was owned in the 17th Century by one William Petty.Having upset someone,he was challenged to a duel.Given the opportunity to choose the venue & weapons - & being elderly & short-sighted - he chose carpenters axes & a dark cellar.Seeing no glory in such a duel,his opponent withdrew his challenge.