Episode 62: James Scott, the First Duke of Monmouth
Join tour guide Hazel Baker and historian Andrea Zuvich talk about the life and loves of James Scott, the first Duke of Monmouth aka the doomed Duke. Immerse yourself in the Stuart court in this 20 minute episode.
Listen Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |Android |RSS
Get our latest episode in your inbox here
Support us on Patreon from as little as £5.
Gain access to exclusive content including behind the scenes videos, full transcripts, shout outs and mini videotours!
Show notes:
Hello and welcome to our London history podcast, where we share our love of London, its people, places and history. This podcast is designed for you to learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know, all in 20 minutes.
I am your host Hazel Baker quantified London tour guide and CEO of London Guided Walks.
Our walking tours are for those who love London and want to make the most of their time here, no matter whether it's for a weekend or a lifetime. We aim to deliver insightful and well-prepared London guided walks with genuine enthusiasm and professionalism. And in this podcast, we try to do exactly the same.
If you enjoy what we do, then please rate and review. You could become a patron for as little as five pounds. That’s where we share additional videos of the interviews with you. Plus lots of other unique content. You help us keep this podcast advert free. For more information of how to support us visit patreon.com/londonhistory
If you like what you're hearing, then please rate and review on Apple or Google podcasts. Thank you to all of you who have left a review. It's really very much appreciated.
Get that cup of tea, put your feet up and enjoy.
Guest: Andrea Zuvich
Andrea is a historian specialising in the late Stuart period, 1660-1714. Andrea was one of the original developers of the Garden History Tours at Kensington Palace. She has published 6 books on the Stuart period, including Sex and Sexuality in Stuart Britain, released in 2021, and she is currently working on a biography of Charles II's notorious mistress, Barbara Villiers.
What we discussed:
Images are from Andrea Zuvich.
Other Episodes
061 Medieval London at the Museum of London
060 Virginia Woolf & The Bloomsbury Set
058 Greenwich Palace and Hospital
057 The Gerald Coke Handel Collection
053 Benjamin Franklin in London
051 Walk Through London's Forgotten Places
047 Victorian Dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park
046 Beer, The Bard & Historic Buildings of Bankside
045 Drawing London's Buildings
042 John Julius Angerstein: The Man Behind the National Gallery
041 London's Medieval Friaries
040 Charles Dickens in Greenwich
038 The Black Death: London's First Plague
037 Bridgerton & Regency London
034 London's Old Shops - Food & Drink
031 Abandoned London Underground Stations
030 Quirky Street Names - Little Britain
029 The Harp maker of Fitzrovia
024 The Walbrook in Roman London
021 London Area Names - Animal Edition
020 The Great Fire of London - How It Began
017 The Proms & The Royal Albert Hall
016 Women in 1920s London (From Cowgirl to Congress)
014 Postcards From London's Past
013 London Statues: Medical Women
012 The Old Operating Theatre Museum
011 London's Coffeehouses and Commerce
009 Music Halls and Cabaret - from yesterday to today
008 The Monument to the Great Fire of London
006 Hockley in the Hole Clerkenwell
Some links contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we receive a small commission. This helps support our free podcast. Thank you for the support!
Copyright London Guided Walks and Treasure Hunts