Fascinating tour of Fleet Street and its environs delving into the many myths and legends associated with the historic buildings and alleyways found in that area.
I used to work in that area myself so am familiar with its geography - in fact, Temple is one of my favourite areas & I often used to visit the Inner Courtyards to escape the chaos.
But I had no idea the steeple of St Brides was the blueprint for the design of the traditional multi-tiered wedding cake! I also didn't know the area was once known as Alsatia because of its lawlessness (c.f. Alsace - the eastern region of France constantly changing hands between France and Germany).
The presenter is actually very good - a bit like an eccentric schoolmaster and the enthusiasm he exudes is quite engaging.
A good watch for anyone who is familiar with the area.
I used to work in that area myself so am familiar with its geography - in fact, Temple is one of my favourite areas & I often used to visit the Inner Courtyards to escape the chaos.
But I had no idea the steeple of St Brides was the blueprint for the design of the traditional multi-tiered wedding cake! I also didn't know the area was once known as Alsatia because of its lawlessness (c.f. Alsace - the eastern region of France constantly changing hands between France and Germany).
The presenter is actually very good - a bit like an eccentric schoolmaster and the enthusiasm he exudes is quite engaging.
A good watch for anyone who is familiar with the area.
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