Footprints of London

This walk looks at the different ways that Christmas was celebrated in Islington during the Victorian period  This walk looks at the different ways that Christmas was celebrated in Islington during the Victorian period – whether it was a slice of the celebrated currant cake from Thomas’s or dancing at Henry’s Assembly Rooms, a Christmas…

The Tenth of a series walks along the River Lea , which sees the Lea go through the Olympic Park and finally reach the Thames The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at Bow Creek…

The Ninth of a series walks along the River Lea , walking past facilities that supply London with water , and some that did in the past The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at…

A walk around this seaside town on the Thames Estuary, which also has an industrial past The historic harbour and seaside town of Whitstable is widely known for its annual Oyster festival, but it has other charms too. On this walk around the town and seafront we will visit the charming gardens of Whitstable Castle,…

The Eighth of a series walks along the River Lea looking at this part of industrial London – home to many factories in the 20th century The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at Bow…

The Seventh of a series walks along the River Lea, which takes the Lea past the Royal Gunpowder Mills and the home of the Lee Enfield rifle The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at…

The sixth of a series walks along the River Lea, starting Ware, and taking in the start of the New River at Amwell and historic Rye House The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at…

This walk looks at the Battle of Waterloo’s impact on London – the Londoners who were at the battle and how it was commemorated June 18th marks the Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The battle was a turning point in the history of Europe and had a huge impact. This walk looks at how…

The fifth of a series walks along the River Lea, starting at the historic county town of Hertford then following the River Lea to Ware The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at Bow Creek…

This two hour walk looks at the exteriors of very different buildings, all built during the 20th Century. From the Edwardian splendour of This two hour walk looks at the exteriors of very different buildings, all built during the 20th Century. From the Edwardian splendour of the former public baths, a school designed by Erno…