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Aldwych and Kingsway are a bit of an aberration in London. Take a walk to discover what came before and the people who called the area home. Walking Tour – Aldwych – before and beyond Join us on a fascinating journey through the history of Aldwych and its surroundings. Starting at Temple London Underground Station…
Read moreA walk round the exclusive streets of Mayfair home of spies and the stomping ground of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. Join Michael as he looks at James Bond and the of Mayfair. For Bond fans we will explore Ian Fleming’s Mayfair: where he was born, where he gambled and drank and how…
Read moreA chance to explore one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods and discover the Americans who called it home. From just after the War of Independence to the present day, the Americans have had a special relationship with Mayfair. Rock stars, Hollywood icons, and Presidents have all lived, stayed and worked here. Discover the house where…
Read moreDiscover the history of Regent’s Canal in Islington. On this Sunday afternoon stroll along and around the Islington section of Regent’s Canal we will follow the history of the canal from its hey-day in the nineteenth century, through its decline in the 1960s to its subsequent re-invention as a place for people to live, work…
Read moreDiscover the hidden gems behind the entertainment venues of the South Bank In an area that offers so much to see and do it’s easy to overlook some of its most intriguing features. This walk from Waterloo to Blackfriars Bridge highlights hidden gems; some tucked away and others hiding in plain sight. We explore new…
Read moreVincent Van Gogh lived in Stockwell for a year from August 1873. We follow his likely walk home from work and learn a bit about 1870s London Vincent Van Gogh lived at 87 Hackford Road in Stockwell for a year between August 1873 and 1874. He fell in love with British culture and was inspired…
Read moreJoin Stephen to explore Mildmay Park and Newington Green the little known areas between Dalston and Canonbury On this walk we explore Mildmay and Newington Green the little known but hugely historic areas between Dalston and Canonbury. We follow the newly renamed Mildmay line passing St Jude’s church which founded the Mildmay Mission. In the…
Read moreExplore the political career of one of Britain’s greatest statesmen! Photo: Churchill Statue by Ivor Roberts-Jones (detail) – © David Charnick 2021 G uide number if booking closed: 07982 132231 In 1940 Winston Churchill became Britain’s Prime Minister, with the task of steering the nation through the nightmare of the Second World War. But what…
Read moreLearn how engineering helped shape the City of London! Photo: London Bridge – Underside © David Charnick 2020 London is an international city in a continual state of growth and development. Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering ventures have solved its problems and changed its appearance. This walking tour celebrates the relationship between engineering and the…
Read moreExplore the London of Charles Dickens through his own words! Photo: Marshalsea Prison Wall – © David Charnick 2020 The works of Charles Dickens are informed by his urban insights, founded on the observations of the journalist and shot through with human understanding. Join me in celebrating the London evoked by an authentic voice of…
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