Self-Guided Walks Archives - Living London History

Exploring The World Of James Bond In St James’s

chesherj — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:52:54 +0000

James Bond, also known as Agent 007, is one of the world’s most recognisable cultural creations, spawning a blockbuster film franchise and immortal catchphrases such as ‘Bond, James Bond’ and ‘shaken, not stirred’. Did you know though that many of the stories’ roots can be traced to one corner of London: St James’s? Below is […]

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Ten Historic Highlights To See On Hampstead Heath

chesherj — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:14:52 +0000

Hampstead Heath is a wonderful place to feel like you have truly escaped the tumult of London. A sandy ridge, looking out over London from the North, Hampstead Heath covers around 800 acres and has a multitude of landscapes including ponds, hills, ancient woodland and open heath. It is a place where you can wander, […]

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A Wonderful Day Trip To Historic Hastings

chesherj — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:04:53 +0000

We are off on another little historical day trip from London, this time to the town of Hastings! It took me just under two hours to get there by train and you pull in right in the centre of town. Here is a map of the route I took: Hastings Castle To begin it was […]

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The Hidden History Of King’s Cross: A Self-Guided Walk

chesherj — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:06:01 +0000

King’s Cross is an absolutely fascinating area, packed with history and industrial heritage. It was once a crucial industrial hub for Victorian London, receiving and distributing goods and coal from the North. After a period of decay and decline after World War Two, it has recently, in the last ten years or so, undergone rapid […]

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A Fascinating Walk: Liverpool Street To Borough Market

chesherj — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:27:48 +0000

For this walk I have partnered up with Footways, a fantastic social enterprise that encourage walking as the best way to see and explore the city. They have an online map of interconnected, interesting and quieter walking routes through London but also have physical maps you can buy. I used the map to walk from […]

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