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The Unknown Warrior

Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks on Friday, November 26, 2021, In : World War II

When visiting Westminster Abbey or watching one of the filmed ceremonies you may notice a black marble stone (7x 4 ft) set in the floor which everyone walks around, including the Queen. That is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, a symbol of all the glorious dead from World War I (1914-1918).

How did this soldier end up amongst the kings in Westminster Abbey?

In 1916 a young military chaplain by the name of David Railton had been conducting burial services for fallen soldiers in France. He sa...

Who was Robert Hooke's neice?

Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks on Friday, November 5, 2021, In : Victorian

Who was Robert Hooke's neice? Grace Hooke was the daughter of Grocer John Hooke and his wife Elizabeth. She was baptised on 2nd May 1660 at Newport parish church. She grew up in a large substantial property on Newport High Street. On 16th October 1668 her father John Hooke (brother of Robert Hooke) became Mayor of Newport. John Hooke started to borrow money from his brother Robert during the 1670's. Robert, was not a big spender and was sensible with his own money, kept an account of ...
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Regency Dress: Costume Dramas

Posted by London tour guide Hazel Baker on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, In : Regency

I love a good costume drama. There's something quite magical about stepping back in time and seeing what an era from the past was like. That's not just to say about the costumes, but also the architecture and also how people lived; the accepted etiquette, technological advancements and scientific understandings.

Looking back at the long list of period dramas I have watched, I must confess to being a bit of a junky for them. My first love for film came when I was nine years old and I had chicke...
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Drawing London's Buildings

Posted by Hazel Baker on Sunday, February 28, 2021, In : Podcast

In episode 45 we talk to architect and artist Christian Coop about his inspiration for drawing London's buildings. 

You can listen to the episode here: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/045-drawing-londons-buildings

You can follow Christian on instagram here 

I have also added a selection on places we mention in the podcast. Enjoy:

Elizabeth Tower, Westminster

Tower Bridge, from the foreshore

Westminster Abbey, Westminster

Woolwich Town Hall, Royal Borough of Greenwich

Queen Anne Gate, St James 

Hampton...

Walking Tudor London

Posted by Hazel Baker, London Tour Guide on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, In : Tudor

John Stow, an historian and antiquarian, is best known for his ‘Survey of London, originally printed in 1598, during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Stow’s Survey of London is a chorographical study, it maps Tudor London with words. Anybody looking at any of London's history is bound to have come across this at some point or another.

It’s a critical source for knowing what life was like in Tudor London, a city which mostly disappeared during the great fire of London in 1666. Further damage was...

Travel Podcast

Posted by Hazel Baker - London Tour Guide on Monday, February 1, 2021, In : Things to Do in London

I don't know about you, but I am creating a looong list of things I want to do in London post lockdown. I am absolutely delighted to have been invited on Curious Pavel's Travel Podcast where we talked about the less obvious things to do in Covent Garden such as stuffing your face at Mariage Frere or exploring new food fashions at Seven Dials Market.

Have a listen here and add your recommendations in the comments below!

True London Spy Stories

Posted by Hazel Baker on Thursday, May 7, 2020, In : Podcast

Have you ever wondered how much of the James Bond stories are true? We all know 007 is a fictional character but the inspiration for the stories has to come from somewhere.

During the Second World War, the James Bond author Ian Fleming was a Naval intelligence officer at the time involved in the Goldeneye operation. Goldeneye eh - seem familiar? Fleming oversaw two of the intelligence units, 30 Assault Unit and T- Force throughout the Goldeneye operations.

His wartime service experiences provid...

The Crown Jewels at the Tower of London

Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, In : Podcast

The Crown Jewels reside under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London.

Over 30 million people have seen them in their present setting at the Tower. They are possibly the most visited objects in Britain, perhaps the world.

It’s such a unique working collection of royal regalia with some still being used by The Queen for important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament. Others are only used at a monarch’s coronation.

Since 1066, coronation ceremonies have ...

Childhood Food Memories

Posted by Hazel Baker, London Tour Guide on Saturday, April 11, 2020, In : Eating

I recently saw a conversation on twitter about people's childhood foods. Some of the contributors shared their memories of sugar sandwiches and tomato ketchup sandwiches and it got me thinking.

Food helps shape the identity of people's whole life experiences.It's a bonding ritual between friends, families and communities. Can you remember a children's birthday party when you went to as a child which didn't have food? No? Me neither. Being a child from the 980s many of my memories are of psyche...
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The Unknown Warrior

Who was Robert Hooke's neice?

Regency Dress: Costume Dramas

Drawing London's Buildings

Walking Tudor London

Travel Podcast

True London Spy Stories

The Crown Jewels at the Tower of London

Childhood Food Memories

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