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A look at the history of Soho with the help of the women who challenged convention and helped make it what it is today The Women who made Soho Join Michael as he looks at how women helped make Soho what it is today. We’ll meet Casanova’s lover, a bigamous duchess and controversial club owners….
Read moreA stroll through one of the most stylish parts of London to discover its bohemian history. From the late 17th Century when it burst into life , St James’s in London has been “the place to be” for Britain’s elite and those who aspire to join it. But beneath the conservative appearance of this most…
Read moreBehind the Stucco: the scandals of Belgravia Join Michael as he looks at the scandals that have shaken ultra-posh Belgravia. Walking Tour: the scandals of Belgravia Join Michael as he looks at the scandals that have shaken ultra-posh Belgravia. Discover where the murder took place that lead to one of the most famous disappearances in…
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 moreExplore the lives and legacy of the extraordinary women of the Garrett family on a walk through Bloomsbury Doctor, decorator, prisoner, politician, militant suffragette and mathematical genius. Join Sue in Bloomsbury to explore the life and legacy of the extraordinary women of the Garrett family. Millicent led the non-violent suffragists, Elizabeth was the first woman…
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 moreVisit 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 moreRelive Dickens’s dramatic retelling of the 1780 anti-Catholic riots that consumed London. Barnaby Rudge; a Tale of the Riots of ‘Eighty tells the story of simpleton Barnaby Rudge and his pet raven Grip who were caught up in the anti-Catholic riots that spread terror and destruction throughout London in 1780. This, the first of Dickens’s…
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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