Walks
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Ealing - Queen of the Suburbs
Explore Ealing, long known as the Queen of the Suburbs, Hear about Ealing Studios and its famous film industry connections and discover one of Ealing's gems, Pitzhanger Manor, Sir...
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Dulwich Village
Once the favourite hunting ground of Charles I, discover one of London's few complete 18th century villages and learn how a famous Elizabethan actor helped to develop it. On our...
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Kennington
Once the haunt of Kings, in the 19th century Kennington became a centre for political demonstrations. Discover secret Georgian squares, where Charlie Chaplin lived, Prince Albert’s model dwellings and the...
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Hatton Garden: A Jewel of a Village
Named after Sir Christopher Hatton, one of the favourites of Elizabeth I, this is the centre of London's jewellery trade. Discover the lanes and alleyways and one the capital's oldest markets that...
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St Giles: from the Romans to its Recent Renaissance
Established in Roman Times and close to the City, St Giles was notorious for thieves, gin and slums. Today it is a hotchpotch of modern architecture, pubs and a secret garden....
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Primrose Hill: An Elegant Village
A gracefully built and well-maintained London village - Primrose Hill is the hub of a bohemian community which includes Alan Bennett and Ian McEwan. With stories of druids and...
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Medieval Westminster - Government and Kings
This walk explores how Westminster grew when Edward the Confessor moved his royal residence from the City. We will hear about royal palaces, famous residents and where land was...
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Medieval Markets and Merchants
Thirteenth century London could be seen as one continuous street market. On this walk, we will se where live cattle ran through streets, were medieval shoppers bought and sold...
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Georgian Architecture - Bloomsbury Squares
The Georgian period saw English architects embrace the ideals of the classical world, with imposing lean lines, influenced by Palladio and epitomised by the elegant style of Robert Adam....
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Camden Town Group to Amy Winehouse
Since the 19th century, the art and artists of Camden Town have always been edgy. This walk will reveal where these artists lived and the streets, pubs and theatres...
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Canary Wharf: Public Art in Private Places
With three of Britain's tallest towers, Canary Wharf is one of London's grandest commercial districts. Discover the heroic architecture and street art of an area that was once at...
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Georgian Gentlemen: Politics and Power
Long associated with the aristocracy and the wealthy, St. James' spawned many Gentleman's Clubs. Discover the tales behind these institutions and learn how these Georgian gentlemen spent their leisure...
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Fashionable Georgian Ladies on Parade
Before fashion magazines kept everyone informed of the latest styles, the only way to keep up with changing fashions was to be in London - find out where the stylish...
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Spitafields Street Art
Spitalfields has attracted street artists from all over the world and London's graffiti has become just as much of an attraction as its art galleries. We will discover the...