Sadlers Wells, London. Thursday 10th July. The presentation of Quadrophenia as a ballet is the most successful thematic realisation of the original concept as a marriage between music and visual expression. It is a powerful work of storytelling that reinterprets the … Read More
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Guards On Horses & Men In Sheds
Museum Review: Guards On Horses & Men In Sheds The Household Cavalry Museum is a no nonsense military museum that offers for ten pounds about thirty minutes of interesting exhibits and some useful background on the history of the regiments … Read More
Going Bespoke: Five Top London Highlights To Request
If you’re visiting London for the first time and are looking for highlights to explore as part of a bespoke private London tour we’ve put together a list of the top five that you may like to request. Remember, bespoke … Read More
The London Storyteller Announces Internship Programme
The London Storyteller is working on a new project and is reaching out to budding storytellers and historians alike to join his team to help him make it happen. The ProjectA comprehensive book exploring how London’s people, places and personalities … Read More
Review: Afternoon Tea At The Guardsman
Off the leafy corners of St James’s Park and ensconced in threads of modern architecture is The Guardsman Hotel. Wisely they have drawn upon the inspiration of best of aspects of their locale to create a fresh, enjoyable and fun take on that great English tradition of afternoon tea. … Read More
PODCAST: The Great Fire Of London through the diaries of Samuel Pepys read by The London Storyteller
I have often described the 17th century as the best century in history. The Great Fire of London in September 1666 is one of the reasons why, though perhaps I should write “most fascinating” rather than “best” when one thinks … Read More
The London Storyteller on Tourpreneur
Tom Barclay Matchett is featured in the latest podcast from Tourpreneur hosted by Shane Whaley exploring how he has successfully developed The London Storyteller’s bespoke and private tour offering.
(VIDEO) AR History: Storytelling For A New Reality
https://youtu.be/lPvn5XmVG6U The story behind AR History started on a snowy day in February 2019, when I was hunted down by a mysterious and perfectly charming Swedish tech founder who had been scouring Europe to find a top tour guide to … Read More
VIDEO: The Diary Of Samuel Pepys: August 1665
It had been a rather heady end to the month of July in plague ridden London for Samuel Pepys, as he conspired on a love match between Lady Jemima Montagu and Philip Carteret, the younger son of Sir George Carteret. … Read More
Awesome August: Welcome back to the finest city on earth!
It’s great to opening the doors of London once more and with something very special to help make your August 2020 awesome! I know what a challenging few months it has been for many of us and also the great … Read More
VIDEO: Who Was Samuel Pepys?
Today, The London Storyteller is resuming postings from a veritable treasure trove of episodes produced during lockdown sharing the Diary of Samuel Pepys from the year 1665. Check out our YouTube channel for the installment from July 15th to 20th … Read More
Video Interview: The London Storyteller talks to Rare Finds Travel
A couple of weeks ago, The London Storyteller, was delighted to be invited for a video chat with Melanie Tucker from Rare Finds Travel, who design tailored travel experiences for her many loyal clients for locations around the world. Melanie … Read More
Video Blog: The London Storyteller Drinks Wine
In these days of lockdown, its a great opportunity to experiment with new content which is something that I am really enjoying. I am well ahead with my project to record readings of the Diary Of Samuel Pepys. Now, with … Read More
VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary of Samuel Pepys 9th May to 14th May 1665
Recorded in lockdown in London, March 2020. The London Storyteller reads the Diary of Samuel Pepys from the 1665, an era with many parallels to our own. Sam gets a bad case of wind and his mother comes to stay … Read More
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
The London Storyteller Meets…The Relocation Queen
Sharon Hewitt is the founder of multi-award winning relocation specialist, Chiltern Relocation. She has established herself as reference in the field of relocation combining experience, expert insight and thought leadership in helping private clients, employers and employees alike in not … Read More
The London Storyteller:Â Why we are launching our Bespoke Discovery Packages
I am really pleased to be launching our Bespoke Discovery Packages. These formalise our offering in a way that is tailored to help make new Londoners feel at home faster by engaging them with the cultural treasures the city has … 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
The London Storyteller Launches Consultancy & Cultural Attaché Services
PRESS RELEASE: The London Storyteller Launches Consultancy & Cultural Attaché Services London. 15th June, 2018. The London Storyteller is a bespoke cultural discovery specialist helping visitors, relocating professionals, families and business teams to discover London through privately guided, bespoke experiences 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
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