Notorious London: A City Tour

Notorious London: A City Tour dips into various regions and eras of London's past to give you a multifaceted look at this remarkable metropolis. From the destruction of St. Paul's Cathedral and the dark history of the Tower of London to the chaos of World War II, and beyond, these stories bring London to life across the centuries and illuminate the darker corners of a complex city.

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Ended

Original Name

Notorious London: A City Tour

First Air Date

April 23, 2021

Last Air Date

April 23, 2021

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Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

The Great Courses

Networks

The Great Courses Plus

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The Prying Eyes of London CCTV

A series of bombings in the early 1990s prompted the British government to create what they called a "ring of steel," which expanded police presence and surveillance in the city. Close your London tour with a look at how the vast network of CCTV devices implemented at the turn of the century transformed the way Londoners and visitors alike experience the city.

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