STRANGE OLD LONDON
with Will Noble, editor at Londonist
Will enjoying a slap-up meal on the London Underground
Looking for some unusual attractions in London, England? Look no further.
In this episode, we’re talking to local expert Will Noble, editor at Londonist.
As well as writing and editing articles for Londonist, Will has also written for the likes of CNN Travel and The Independent. He loves exploring all corners of the capital, but especially its pubs, comedy scene and his hometown of Croydon.
In this episode you’ll find out…
Which famous singers donated their faeces to a London museum
Why one London church is periodically crammed with clowns
What deep-fried bull testicles and a raw-egg cocktail have in common
…and so much more.
You’ll find all Will’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com
Follow Will on x.com/willrnoble or check out his articles at www.londonist.com
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Picks of the pod
Here’s a list of all the Strange Old London suggestions of Will Noble. Attractions marked with an asterisk (*) are included on the map below.
Strange thing to see in London: The Last Tuesday Society* (bonus shoutouts: British Dental Museum, Musical Museum)
Strange thing to do in London: Take part in Wild Life Drawing*
Strange event in London: Grimaldi Clown Church Service*
Strange food and drink in London: Prairie Oyster at the Bar with No Name*
Strange legend in London: The White Rabbit of Barnes* (bonus shoutouts: Ravens in the Tower of London, “When the lions drink, London will sink”)
Stranger Danger™ in London: Standing on the left-hand side of the escalators
Strange day trip from London: Ramsgate Tunnels* (bonus shoutout: Royal Victoria Pavilion — JD Wetherspoon)
Straight-up recommendations for London: Walking tours (Look Up London, Black History Walks, Derelict London), Gordon’s Wine Bar
Why visit London now: Recently-reopened museums (Young V&A and Hunterian Museum)
Strange sight elsewhere in the world: Human Poohsticks along the Rhine in Basel, Switzerland
Joe’s end-of-pod pick: The Masonic Lodge at Andaz London* (bonus shoutout: Freemasons’ Hall)