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VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary of Samuel Pepys May 1st to 7th 1665

Recorded in London during lockdown in March 2020. The London Storyteller reads the Diary Of Samuel Pepys from 1665, an era with many simularities to our own. In this episode, Sam marvels at beehives, periwigs and his mother comes to … Read More

VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary of Samuel Pepys April 16th 30th 1665

Produced in lock down, March 2020, London. What an emotional moment that was last night. Love Our NHS (March 26th 2020). Love our NHS. In this episode of The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (1665), Sam finds himself deeply in engaged … Read More

VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary Of Samuel Pepys April 1st to 13th 1665

Read by The London Storyteller whilst in self-isolation (March 2020). In this episode, Sam wrestles with naval expenditure, lies down in bed and is pounced upon by several ladies, goes to sleep with a man and has bad wind.

The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (March 19th to March 27th 1665)

These are extraordinary times. Self-isolation is going to be a surreal experience for many of us and I hope that wherever you are that you are safe, healthy and as fulfilled as best one can be. I am reaching back … Read More

Let Us Go Forward Together!

These are ghastly times for many around the world and the circumstances are quite unprecedented  within living memory.  I started drafting a post a few days ago.  Its all out of date.  Things have moved so quickly.  The gist of … Read More

Join The London Storyteller In Discovering The Magic Of AR History – Exclusive Free Trial Subscription Offer

Over the past few months The London Storyteller has been working with Swedish tech boffins Mixtive AB to develop content for their simply wizard AR History application. Using the magic of your smartphone and augmented reality, you can now conjure … Read More

Great Londoners: The Triple Crown Champion Who Fernando Alonso Wants To Emulate

London has given the world many sporting heroes and champions over the years, though one who carried London’s colours around the world remains the first and only to achieve a very special triple crown in motor racing.  Formula One and … Read More

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday: What Is Trooping The Colour?

Horse Guard’s Parade will play host today to Trooping The Colour as part of the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday (Happy Birthday, Ma’am!).  It is a display pageantry that is a traditional part of  the ceremonial theatre … Read More

London Fun: Before James Bond There Was Biggles

Its 1985 and The London Storyteller’s parents are staying at the Tower Hotel next to Tower Bridge. By coincidence at the same hotel a British action legend was in the process of being born to the silver screen. Before there … Read More

Five Top Tips For Navigating Around London

So, you’ve arrived in London and you’re ready to get cracking with discovering more than two thousand years of history and the many wonders that make it the finest city on earth! But what are the best ways to get … Read More

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