Footprints of London

Enjoy an afternoon looking at the domestic architecture of 19th century Islington.   Enjoy an afternoon looking at the domestic architecture of 19th century Islington.  During the 19th Century the farmland of Barnsbury gave way to a succession of building schemes that created some of the worlds first suburbs. This two hour walk looks at some of…

Part of a series of walks from London to the sea, this walk visits the historic village of Rainham and the peaceful path by the Thames   This is the sixth in a series of walks along the Thames from London to the sea. The walk takes us from Rainham where we’ll visit the gardens…

A walk along the final part of the Essex side of the Thames Estuary, from the genteel Thorpe Bay to Shoeburyness still used by the military  This is the final one of a series of twelve walks along the Thames from London to the sea. Starting in the sleepy suburb of Thorpe Bay this walk continues along…

One of a series of walks visiting the highest point in each London borough. This one visits Sanderstead Plantation in Croydon This three hour walk takes in Sanderstead Plantation – a woodland of beech oak and sweet chestnut trees which forms the highest point in the London Borough of Croydon. The walk also visits another…

The River Lea was home to innovative industries during and after the industrial revolution. This walk looks at the industries that were here   While a certain sporting event in 2012 has transformed the area west of Stratford, the Lower Lea Valley between Stratford and the Thames still retains a post industrial feel. In this…

A virtual journey visiting the castles , country houses, beautiful beaches and ancient abbeys along the beautiful Northumberland Coast Northumbria has always been one of England’s most magical counties – for some time a separate Kingdom between England and Scotland. Today Northumbria still has some of England’s most spectacular landscapes – sand dune covered coastline,…

One of a series of walks visiting the highest point in each London borough. This one visits Shooters Hill in Greenwich This two and a half hour walk takes in Shooters Hill – the highest point in the London Borough of Greenwich and on the historic route into London that dates back to Roman times….

Dagenham is instantly associated with the huge Ford factory that opened in 1931, but many other industries have been based there.   Dagenham is instantly associated with the huge Ford factory that opened in 1931. However the Dagenham Dock has an industrial history going back to the early 1800’s. This walk will look at a…

Stories of sunken ships in the Thames from Roman times to the present day With so many ships visiting London, it is hardly surprising that there have been thousands of shipwrecks in the Thames. This Virtual Tour tells the story of 12 ships that have sunk in the Thames, from a Roman cargo ship, to…

Rob is joined by Laura Agustin for this walk the North Sea from Dovercourt to Harwich, exploring naval histories and the lives seamen On this tour along the Essex coast at the mouth of the River Stour, we will walk from the seaside town of Dovercourt to the pier at Harwich, a traditional point of…