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WINTER PROGRAMME OF LONDON WALKS

LONDON FOOTSTEPS


NEWSLETTER
November 2006

JOIN US FOR A WALK THROUGH HISTORY

Programme
December 2006 - February 2007

London is a fascinating city at any time of the year so don’t let those chilly days and long, dark evenings stop you from joining a guided LONDON FOOTSTEPS walking tour around the streets of the capital.

The Square Mile is full of remarkable stories. Nearly 2,000 years of history has provided so much to see and hear. The characters, the villains, moments of celebration and times of sadness. Death, destruction, glory and excitement – there’s always a story to tell and DAVID WILLIAMS will be your guide on these fascinating walks.

This winter season of walks has explores some news areas in and around the City boundaries as well as a selection of the old favourites. There are Saturday walks as well as some in mid-week. Please give us a call to confirm your interest and find out more details.

You can either come along by yourself or with a few friends. LONDON FOOTSTEPS will also arrange for a club or society to have a special walk on the day of their choice. Each walk lasts just over 2 hours and there is an opportunity for a short coffee break.

There are usually 15-20 people in the group and the regular meeting place is Leigh-on-Sea Station although it is possible to join us in London.

The cost is just £5 for the walk, pay on the day.

LONDON FOOTSTEPS
70, Hadleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2LZ
Tel: 01702 710232
email: info@londonfootsteps.co.uk
www.londonfootsteps.co.uk

“We were so delighted with the walk, even to the extent that a person who had lived in London saw places she had not seen before. What a knowledge you have.” Coach group from Bournemouth U3A: 2006,


Saturday, 2nd December, 2006

THE GREAT FIRE OF 1666
What started as a small fire in a bakery in the early hours of 2nd September, 1666 soon raged out of control. Five days later, two-thirds of the City was a smoking ruin. We trace the progress of the fire from Pudding Lane and consider the impact it had on the population and the future of London.

Meet at 9.30 am at Leigh-on-Sea Station or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 11 am.


Saturday, 16th December, 2006

MURDER, MEAT AND MEDICINE
Now this seems like a tasty morsel to serve up just before the Christmas. We venture up to Smithfield and a take a bite at some of the darker moments of London’s history. But it’s not all doom and gloom; there are plenty of lighter moments to keep you interested.

Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station 9.30 am or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 11 am

Thursday, 28th December, 2006

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
How about walking off all the turkey and Christmas pudding by re-tracing some of the steps taking by Charles Dickens back in the 19th century. We’ve all heard about Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol so memories of the festive season can be a little sobering!. The books and characters of the famous man form the basis of this walk.

Please note that because the C2C trains are operating a restricted service this week, the walk will start in London.


Wednesday, 17th January, 2007

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
It’s difficult to believe that the streets and alleyways of London were dark and dangerous places in previous centuries. Thieves, highway robbers, murderers, pickpockets….it was not the safest of Cities. But there were also severe penalties…hanging, transportation, whippings. So be prepared for some gory details on this walk!

Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.30 am or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 11am

Saturday, 10th February, 2007

SPITALFIELDS
Over the centuries, the City has attracted migrants from Europe and beyond. Many of these groups settled to the East of the City – and their language, traditions and culture have flourished. The Jews, the Hugonots..the Chines…the Bangladeshis – all have contributed to kaleidoscope of life so close to the City.

Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.30 am or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 11 am.

Saturday, 24th February, 2007

INK SPOTS
Fleet Street will always be remembered for newspapers and great writers But the newspapers have gone to gleaming temples of technology in Docklands and we are left with memories. This walk is about the men and women who have appeared in print over centuries – and a visit to the journalists’ church, St Brides – is the highlight of the walk.

Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.30 am or in the booking hall of Blackfriars Underground Station at 11 am.


OTHER DATES

Some clubs or groups like to arrange a walk on a special date. It could be on a weekday or a weekend. That’s fine. Give us a call and we’ll see what can be arranged.


YOUR GUIDE

DAVID WILLIAMS is a qualified City of London guide, a member of the City of London Guide Lecturers’ Association and Associate of the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

LONDON FOOTSTEPS 70, Hadleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2LZ
Tel: 01702 710232 Mobile: 07831 857382 email: info@londonfootsteps.co.uk