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Visit the home of the creator of the vampire in literature, the birthplace of a visionary writer and the haunt of iconic French poets. John Snow pub in Soho, Wikipedia Literary Soho Join Alan to explore the Soho lives of some famous literary figures. Some, like William Blake and Fanny Burney, lived in Soho when…
Read moreFinding the maritime past in modern Docklands: stories of opium dens, Dickens, docks and more, wonderful buildings and stunning river views! The roads and riverside of Limehouse reveal evidence of its centuries-long connections with the sea and maritime trades and of its long journey from tiny riverside village – one of the “tower hamlets” –…
Read moreWalking across the City, we discover the stories behind the people and sculptures of public art by immigrants and refugees The City of London has always been home to immigrant communities. This walks winds its way through the City streets and highlights immigrants who made a mark here in a literal way as it is…
Read moreCelebrate the beginnings of the Isle of Dogs! Photo: the former Cubitt Arms (detail) – © 2023 David Charnick (PLEASE NOTE that aspects of this route may be problematic for persons with mobility issues. Please contact me IN ADVANCE to ensure that I can make proper provision.) In the 1840s William Cubitt headed east to…
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