Wednesday Walks
FEBRUARY - APRIL 2024
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month where we will introduce you to hidden corners of London and tell you some of London's best stories.
There is no need to book for these tours, just turn up and pay the guide £15 (new price) on the day. It would, however, help the guide if you could email in advance if you expect to attend - also let us know if you change your mind!
WEDNESDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 2024 11:00 AM (£15) -
SOUTH BANK'S ART TRAIL
Your guide: Elaine Wein
Meeting point: Corner of Belvedere Road/Concert Hall Approach opposite Royal Festival Hall
South Bank is one of London’s most vibrant areas and is known for its artistic and theatrical locations. Discover statues, some traditional, others modern, brutalist architecture, international street artists, murals and even a painted ship. We will end our walk at Blackfriars Bridge.
Contact: elainewein@btinternet.com
WEDNESDAY, 6TH MARCH, 2024 11:00 AM (£15)
CANONBURY
Your guide: Anne Tickell
Meeting point: Canonbury Overground station
Canonbury is now a highly sought-after area but back in the 1940s George Orwell described his residence in Canonbury Square as a decaying slum and it was here that the term Gentrification was coined in the 1950s. Its history goes way back to the Tudor and Stuart periods when Canonbury Tower and the New River were constructed and still survive today. The Walk ends near Highbury and Islington station.
contact: annetickell@hotmail.com
WEDNESDAY, 3RD APRIL, 2024 11:00 AM (£15)
SPRING IN THE CITY'S POCKET PARKS
Your guide: Jenni Bowley
Meeting point: tbc
Early April in the City of London sees many of the "pocket parks" bursting with Spring colour - join Jenni Bowley to explore some of London's most delightful tiny patches of Spring colour. You'll also hear the stories of these special places and find out more about some of the public art.
contact: jenni@bowley.net