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Listed Londoner, Notes & Queries, Fourfer, Cover2Cover and more. This feed is updated by Robert's production team with his involvement.

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Joined September 2009
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Robert Elms
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Michael in Essex asks: As part of my family history research, I’m trying to find the location of this photo - possibly from the 1920s. πŸ•°οΈ Could this be somewhere you recognise? πŸ“Έ πŸ“ž If you can help ID the place, call 0800 731 2000.
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Robert Elms
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Tom in Kilburn asks: I’ve often wondered about London’s terraced streets - some run on for ages without interruption. 🏘️ What is the longest continuous terraced street in London? One unbroken terrace only - no gaps, no breaks. 🧱 πŸ“ž If you can help, call 0800 731 2000
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Stuzi 🐝🐝
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β€˜The Brexit Party was the most diverse party in British political history’ Nigel Farage To date, 12 convicted child rapists Hat tip to the Uber talented Andrew Marr who’s been a revelation since he left the BBC Unphased by Nigel Farage’s shittery
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Robert Elms
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And for our 2nd Query... Mike wants to know the meaning of this mysterious message on a sign located in an alley near Hampstead Road (Euston). Get in touch if you know something by calling us up on 0800 731 2000πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
18 days
It's time for Notes and Queries! First up is Andy who wants to know what happened to these two missing clubs from his clubbing days, 'Rods' on the King's Road & an unnamed venue on the same road. Think you know something? Give us a call on 0800 731 2000 πŸ“ž
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Im quite tired of people that don’t live in London telling us how terrible London is.
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Robert Elms
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It's Cover II Cover time with a Christmas special! πŸŽΆπŸŽ… Bing Crosby V Frank Sinatra with 'White Christmas'. But which version do you prefer? πŸ€” vote below or call on 0800 731 2000 πŸ“ž
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West Bromwich Albion
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Full-time.
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Robert Elms
1 month
The second query is from SamπŸ—’οΈhe wants to know what this building is where old Compton street hits Charing Cross Road. Does anyone know anything about it? Has anyone ever worked there or been in? Does anyone remember it being built? Perhaps in the 1970s. Call on 0800 731 2000 πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
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It's time for Notes and Queries. First up is Kevin in Kensal Green. He wants to know what this tower is in this painting by Constable at the opening of Waterloo Bridge in 1832. If you know what it is, call on 0800 731 2000 πŸ€”πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
1 month
It's Cover II Cover time 🎢 today it's Cat Stevens V Jimmy Cliff who we sadly lost this week. The track is Wild World, but which is your favourite? πŸ€” call on 08007312000 πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
2 months
The second is from Barbara in Waterloo. She wants to know what this stone sign is on the wall of a house on St. Luke's Road. Any ideas? What was or is the Metro Club?πŸ€” Call on 0800 731 2000 if you know anything about it πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
2 months
It's time for Notes & Queries. First up is Tony in Sydenham who wants to know what happened to Bubba & his Arkansas Grill in Spitalfields? Tony last saw him there in the early 2000s but where did he go? And did he take his grilled meats elsewhere? Call on 0800731200 πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
2 months
Today's Cover II Cover is in memory of the late Dave Ball with Tainted Love by Soft Cell V Gloria Jones' original version. But which one do you prefer? πŸ€”πŸŽΆ Give me a call on 0800 731 2000.
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Robert Elms
2 months
The next is from Kevin in Kensal Green. He wants to know the more about a Black Dog in Albany Street, Brentford and the RBC Brewery that used to run there. He wants to know how they brewed their beer and whether their water supply came from the Thames. Call on 08007312000 πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
2 months
It's Notes & Queries time - the wonderful Gary Crowley is sitting in! First up is Steve in Upminster. He wants to know about a potential bomb site in Barley Mow estate in Limehouse. It was known as 'The Debris' when he was a kid but can't find any info online. Call on 08007312000
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Robert Elms
2 months
Today's spooky Cover II Cover is Screamin' Jay Hawkins V Nina Simone with 'I Put a Spell on You''. But whose version do you prefer?πŸ€” Give us a call on 0800 731 2000 πŸ“·πŸ§›β€β™‚οΈπŸŽΆ
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Robert Elms
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I have an extra query this week! Where was Vogue Studio in the 1940s? At the Lee Miller Exhibition at Tate Britain I saw this photo of her sitting outside a Vogue Studio warehouse. But where was this? I can't work it out πŸ€”πŸ“Έ call on 08007312000 if you know!
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Robert Elms
2 months
The second is another building query from Andrew in Stepney. He wants to know why The Old Hall at Lambeth Palace appears to be leaning when you look at it from a north London perspective? πŸ€”if you know anything about it, give me a call on 08007312000 πŸ“ž
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Robert Elms
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It's time for Notes & Queries! First up is Andy in Blackheath. He wants to know what this structure is on the Blackwall Tunnel northbound approach. He's seen steam coming out of the top at times too. Do you know what it is? πŸ€” give me a call on 08007312000
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