Footprints of London

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…

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…

Saltmarshes, weatherboard houses, Nonconformist churches, Marian martyrs, a derelict mill and abundant seabirds along the River Roach. This 2-guide tour around Rochford and the River Roach will pass Rochford Hall, once owned by oft-maligned Tudor courtier Richard Rich​. It’s now part of a golf course​, as is the old parish church. ​But Rochford was a…

The fourth of a series walks along the River Lea, starting at Wheathampstead and passing through the Brocket Estate on the way to Welwyn 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 in…

A city with medieval streets, a beautiful cathedral and an historic market – and only half an hour from central London – St Albans Leave London? Surely not! While the capital’s charms are never ending, Rob would like to invite you to a visit to the town whre he lives – St Albans. Just 25…