Footprints of London

Discover what largely lies under-foot in the City including drains, sewage pipes, water conduits, burials, Roman remains and the Underground Considering the history of the City that is largely under our feet. We discuss the development of the Tube in the City and how it relates to embanking the Thames; peer over Blackfriars Bridge to…

Discover the history rich network of alleys and lanes in old Hampstead Village Experience the attractive and intricate network of alley’s and lanes in the heart of old Hampstead and discover how the village developed from a fashionable spa in the 18th century to a thriving village with social amenities in the 19th century. We…

Discover highlights of Brompton and the charming secret backstreets of Knightsbridge conservation areas . Discover the fascinating history of the development of the Brompton/Knightsbridge area. Known previously for its health benefits and gardens outside of London, it slowly developed in the 19th century to form a charming pocket of land between Brompton Road and Hyde…

Discover highlights of Brompton and the charming secret backstreets of Knightsbridge conservation areas . Discover the fascinating history of the development of the Brompton/Knightsbridge area. Known previously for its health benefits and gardens outside of London, it slowly developed in the 19th century to form a charming pocket of land between Brompton Road and Hyde…

Walking across the City, we discover the stories behind the people and sculptures of public art by immigrants and refugees

Walking from East Finchley to Muswell Hill we discuss the developments of the areas, from trains , shopping parades and people's palaces. Starting at the Modernist East Finchley tube station we learn about the origins of East Finchley and view some highlights and developments in the High Street including the Phoenix Cinema and Edwardian parade…