Discover the fascinating history of Covent Garden away from the crowds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Explore the site of a medieval burial ground, a leper hospital, and a notorious rookery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Hunt for the mysterious Mercers\u2019 Maidens hidden across the area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Hear tales of pubs once connected by underground cellars<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Spot \u201cghost signs\u201d revealing Covent Garden\u2019s lost trades<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Wander down an alley unchanged for 300 years \u2013 still lit by gas lamps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Visit a historic court once known as Flicker Alley, now a treasure trove of second-hand bookshops<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walk starts outside the church gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NB: T<\/em><\/em>his walk has previously been done in the opposite direction.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Upcoming dates for all Joanna’s walks can be found on the following link. <\/strong><\/strong><\/em>https:\/\/linktr.ee\/joannawestminsterwalks<\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All walks can be offered as private tours and<\/strong><\/strong><\/em> both as virtual and real life tours. Please email joanna [at] westminsterwalks [dot] london for more information.<\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t