How London Was Built is a British documentary series which traces the history of a group of London landmarks, showing how those buildings were constructed and how they changed life for Londoners.
The series premiered in the UK on ITV on 19 July, 2005. It airs in South Africa on DStv's The History Channel.
Season 3 premiered on History on Wednesday 5 March 2008, at 19h30.
Repeats
Thursdays: 07h30, 13h30
Synopsis
Adam Hart-Davis brings his own inimitable presenting style to this eye opening guided tour of some of London's most important structures.
Each episode will trace the history of a group of London landmarks, showing how those buildings were constructed and how they changed life for Londoners.