{"id":39585,"date":"2026-06-24T19:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footprintsoflondon.com\/live\/eventbrite-event\/walking-tour-aldwych-before-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T19:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:33:40","slug":"walking-tour-aldwych-before-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/footprintsoflondon.com\/live\/eventbrite-event\/walking-tour-aldwych-before-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Tour &#8211; Aldwych &#8211; before and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aldwych and Kingsway are a bit of an aberration in London. How did they come about?  And what was the area like before its redevelopment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Walking Tour &#8211; Aldwych &#8211; before and beyond<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us on a fascinating journey through the history of Aldwych and its surroundings. Starting at Temple London Underground Station we&#8217;ll discover hidden gems, learn about the area&#8217;s rich heritage, and explore the stories behind its iconic landmarks. Whether you&#8217;re a history buff or just looking for a morning stroll round this often overlooked part of London, this tour is perfect for everyone. Don&#8217;t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore Aldwych before and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five star reviews for some of Michael&#8217;s walks at<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g186338-d3742632-Reviews-or30-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r948750674-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r948750674-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Architecture and stories of unusual characters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apr 2024 \u2022 Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent talk from Michael learning about the &#8216;haves and have-nots of Marylebone&#8217; which including some interesting characters I&#8217;ve never heard of before and lots of unusual stories. The architectural details were really good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r947931419-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r947931419-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">St James Style and Scandal tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apr 2024 \u2022 Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael led us through past images and stories of St James in 90 minutes that flew past. It left us all keen to explore more London\u2019s colourful past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r940757491-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r940757491-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Walking tour &#8211; luxury hotels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mar 2024 \u2022 Solo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I went on the luxury hotels walk and Micheal the guide was welcoming and informative. I learnt some interesting facts. All in all a pleasant day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r935809626-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r935809626-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Really enjoyable.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jan 2024 \u2022 Solo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the Haves and Have &#8211; nots of Marylebone and really enjoyed it. Even though I was born and grew up not so far away, I discovered new and interesting things, places I had never seen! That&#8217;s what I love about these tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r927509302-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d3742632-r927509302-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Style &amp; Scandal in St James\u2019s with Michael Duncan<\/a><br><br>Nov 2023 \u2022 Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael was a personable guide, very knowledgeable and well informed. He told us many interesting anecdotes which made the walk come alive. 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