November 2014 - Footprints of London

Robin Shows Anthony Horowitz Some Sherlock Holmes Locations on ITV’s This Morning
November 17, 2014 Comments Off on Robin Shows Anthony Horowitz Some Sherlock Holmes Locations on ITV’s This Morning
Last week, Footprints of London Guide Robin (aka Sherlock Walks) was filmed by ITV’s This Morning, discussing Sherlock Holmes locations with Mr Anthony Horowitz, the creator of ITV’s Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. This was a great honour for Robin, a lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan, to be filmed in the recreation of Sherlock Holmes’s…
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Kings and Queens – Henry II
November 16, 2014 Comments Off on Kings and Queens – Henry II
Continuing our series looking at the legacy monarchs have left to London. This time Henry II In the last part we looked at the reign of King Stephen who seized the throne before Matilda could claim the throne herself. Despite years of war Matilda was unable to gain the throne herself, despite winning military victories…
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The Lord Mayors Show
November 13, 2014 Comments Off on The Lord Mayors Show
Andrea Vail reports from this years Lord Mayors Show This past Saturday saw the biggest and oldest street party and procession in the world make its annual trip through the City of London. Of course I’m talking about the Lord Mayor’s Show. It is the annual procession of the newly elected Lord Mayor of…
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Putting History to Bed
November 10, 2014 Comments Off on Putting History to Bed
Earlier this year we listed our favourite London Secret Gardens. Now Neil Sinclair has news of another garden project on an interesting site It once housed enough wine, spirits and provisions to entertain a newly-married king and keep the powerful and wealthy Bishop of Winchester and his guests fed and watered for weeks But…
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The Real London of Peaky Blinders
November 9, 2014 3 Comments on The Real London of Peaky Blinders
Rob Smith looks at the true story behind some of the characters and locations in the TV series Peaky Blinders. Find out more on The Real London of Peaky Blinders walking tour which he runs on various days throughout the year, or you can book to it with a few friends at a time that suits…
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Literary Footprints Pictures
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Literary Footprints Pictures
A big thanks to all who came on our Literary Footprints Festival events in October. Here are a few photos from the walks Dave had this great comment from someone who came on the walk “It always astounds me how much information you and your fellow guides have about our wonderful city and you were…
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London Symphony film project update
November 5, 2014 Comments Off on London Symphony film project update
An update from Mark Rowland on the London Symphony film project: I’m delighted to report that The London Symphony film project met its crowd funding target (sailed past it, in fact) and the great news is that the film is now going to be made, so well done everyone who got involved either through making a funding pledge or promoting…
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Richard talks to Anne Diamond about The Great Fire of Westminster
November 5, 2014 Comments Off on Richard talks to Anne Diamond about The Great Fire of Westminster
Footprints of London Guide Richard Watkins was interviewed by Anne Diamond for BBC Radio Berkshire Yesterday to talk about the 1834 Great Fire of Westminster that destroyed the Houses of Parliament. There were worrying parallels with a recent report that said that the current parliament building was at risk from fire. Richard and Stephen…
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