Category: London’s Rivers

Lost Rivers of London: The Fleet - Hampstead to Kentish Town

Springs, spas, ponds and sewers with a sprinkling of heroes and villains. We trace the Fleet from its many sources on Hampstead Heath, see it disappear underground and follow its...
Lost Rivers of London: The Fleet - Kentish Town to Kings Cross

Victorian streets and railways, poverty and philanthropy. The Fleet was submerged by an expanding City – we follow its route through Camden Town and St Pancras and hear about those...
Livery Companies and the Thames, Lifeblood of the City

Explore the banks of the River Thames, described as “liquid history”, with its network of alleyways, wharfs and hidden livery halls. Our walk along the banks of the Thames...
Sights and Sounds of the River Thames

On this walk we guide you through 2000 years of history. Starting at Tower Hill we discover why London was founded by the Romans but not conquered by William I...
Richmond to Twickenham

Stroll along the river from Richmond to Twickenham. On our way, we will see secluded woodland gardens, wonderful historic houses, including Marble Hill, and the Seventeenth century Ham House said...