Footprints of London

Discover how the commercial identity of the City of London has changed with the times to Roman Forums, livery halls to sky scrapers. The City of London, contained within the Roman walls that largely existed until the 17th century, developed its own commercial identity along its tight-knit medieval pattern of narrow streets and alleyways. Walking…

The Thames is the longest river in England and  is controlled by its tides.  The Romans first built a wooden bridge across it near today’s L The Thames is the longest river in England and is controlled by its tides. The Romans first built a wooden bridge across it near today’s London Bridge and the river, the…

Discover the horrors and extent of damage to the City of London during the Blitz , what was rescued, revealed, restored or even rebuilt. Imagine 300 bombs raining down per minute on the City of London on the night of 29th December 1940.  Anyone waking up in the City on 30th December 1940 would have…

Discover the heart of old Hampstead by the light of traditional lamps and seasonal decorations Discover the mysterious atmosphere to Hampstead on a virtual tour after-dark where the streets are lit by old-fashioned lamps. We will wind through the narrow back streets and catch glimpses of its fascinating history from the glow of lamps and…

Discover the events of 29 December 1940 and what was rescued, revealed and restored in the City after the Blitz Imagine 300 bombs raining down per minute on the City of London on the night of 29th December 1940. This walk takes you through one of the most severely bombed areas of the City mainly…

‘The lamps are different, but the light is the same: it comes from beyond…’ Rumi , 1259 Over the centuries many religions have celebrated ‘The lamps are different, but the light is the same: it comes from beyond…’ Rumi , 1259 Over the centuries many religions have celebrated the significance of light, often for similar reasons,…

Discover the history rich network of alleys and lanes in old Hampstead Village illuminated by lamps and Christmas lights Discover the mysterious atmosphere to Hampstead on a tour after-dark where the streets are lit by old-fashioned lamps. We will wind through the narrow back streets and catch glimpses of its fascinating history from the glow…