Suggested historical London walks
Covent Garden is world famous with its piazza and street performers and a must see for people visiting the city. Throughout most of its history it has been a hub for trade and entertainment. With this self-guided walk we will be delving into Covent Garden’s hidden history. Along the way we will encounter dramatic murder
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Take a stroll along the Victoria embankment and you will find lions, eagles and camels. Don’t worry this isn’t me reporting some sort of zoo break-out scenario, I am referring to the wonderful array of animal decorations and memorials that brighten up the the embankments. We’re talking fish lampposts, camel benches, a giant 13 ton
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Most know of Samuel Pepys from his recording of the Great Fire of London in 1666 in his diary and famously burying his precious parmesan cheese in the garden to protect it from the flames. He was however, so much more than that. As well as his diary being an invaluable source on the fire,
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Walthamstow is a village with ancient roots. It was recorded in the Domesday book as ‘Wilcumestou’, old English for ‘place of welcome’. The old heart of village around St Mary’s church, still has a lovely rural village feel. Not only is there lots of history to see there is also some great spots to escape
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You do not need me to tell you that the Tudor period is one of the most dramatic periods in England’s history. From Henry VII’s seizing of the throne in 1485 to Elizabeth I’s death in 1603, it was non-stop. But what did the Tudor period mean for London as a city? What is left
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