Street Historians

Since 1982, Richard Jones has been one of London’s most treasured tour guides. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have discovered the old streets and buildings thanks to Richard’s guided walks. From his captivating voice, to his insider knowledge, his tours never fail to leave a lasting impression on those lucky enough to get a ticket.

This episode looks back on the past four decades of Richard’s professional guiding career. We disc...

Rachel Cole-Wilkin and Bex Couper are two London guides who enjoy exploring the more under-the-radar facets of the city’s heritage. In Rachel’s case, she founded London’s first and only ‘Loo Tour’, a walk that uncovers the intriguing and beguiling lavatory history of the city and beyond. While Bex has been giving guided walks through the oldest part of London, focusing on the various women from centuries past who have left their ma...

Emily McFadyen and Dr Aaron Hunter are two London guides who give tours that are different from the norm.

After years of living in a close-knit part of East London, Emily now gives experiential tours that focus on her neighbourhood’s vibrant cuisine, architecture and social history.

Aaron uses his expertise in natural history to give family-friendly adventures that span London’s streets, museums and even a park that contains the wo...

Matt Gedge and Paul Harrison are two of London's most recognisable raconteurs, each with over ten years' experience revealing the city's heritage. They each have a unique ability to combine history with humour to create tours that are both engaging and enjoyable. On this episode, Matt and Paul share what led them to this trade, reflect on honing their skills on London's open top buses, and discuss how the adrenaline rush of tour g...