There's a great selection of walks for those who like discovering the history of the City of London. Take a look and make your choice.
Monday 22nd October 2007
INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY
This long-term favourite walk is the best way of learning more about how the City has developed and prospered since Roman times. Wander through the alleys, narrow passageways and courtyards that are hidden away yet rich in history. Stories of wealth, poverty, triumph and tragedy are revealed in this stroll through the heart of the City.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 11.45 a.m. or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 1.00 pm.
INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY
This long-term favourite walk is the best way of learning more about how the City has developed and prospered since Roman times. Wander through the alleys, narrow passageways and courtyards that are hidden away yet rich in history. Stories of wealth, poverty, triumph and tragedy are revealed in this stroll through the heart of the City.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 11.45 a.m. or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 1.00 pm.
Wednesday, 31st October 2007
THE RIVER OF HISTORY
No-one can ignore the River Thames. It has been the focus of so much that has happened in London over the past 2,000 years. The best way to find out more is to join the walk that starts at the Tower and goes along the Thames path to the Millennium Bridge.
Meet at 9.15 a.m. at Leigh-on-Sea Station or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 10.30 a.m.
Monday, 5th November 2007
THE CHURCHES OF SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN
London once boasted over 100 churches but the Great Fire and the Blitz has severely reduced that number. Yet most of the 23 that remain were designed and built by Sir Christopher Wren and stepping inside any of them will confirm his remarkable talents. We shall visit four or five churches on this walk.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.15 a.m. or outside the main entrance of Fenchurch Street Station at 10.30 a.m.
Saturday, 24th November 2007
BLOOMSBURY SQUARES
This area on the fringe of the City attracted the rich and famous from the 17th century onwards. Fine squares and grand homes were created; actors, painters, writers, politicians and the aristocracy settled in Bloomsbury. You have the chance to walk through these spacious squares and along streets of elegant houses, starting at Holborn and finishing at Brunswick Square.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.15 a.m. or the ticket office at Holborn Underground Station at 11 a.m.
BLOOMSBURY SQUARES
This area on the fringe of the City attracted the rich and famous from the 17th century onwards. Fine squares and grand homes were created; actors, painters, writers, politicians and the aristocracy settled in Bloomsbury. You have the chance to walk through these spacious squares and along streets of elegant houses, starting at Holborn and finishing at Brunswick Square.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.15 a.m. or the ticket office at Holborn Underground Station at 11 a.m.
Thursday, 6th December 2007
AROUND BLACKFRIARS
On the banks of the old River Fleet, the Blackfriars and Carmelite monks remained in religious isolation for centuries. Henry VIII changed all that and so did the character of the area. It became busy, crowded, dangerous, dirty and unhealthy. But don’t worry – it’s safe to come on this walk today!
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.15 a.m. or in the booking hall of Blackfriars Underground Station at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, 18th December 2007
STROLLING AROUND SOUTHWARK
In the busy streets and passage-ways near Borough Market you will hear stories about Charles Dickens, the Marshalsea Prison, Thomas Guy, founder of Guy’s Hospital and the grimy industrial conditions of the 19th century. The walk finishes close to the river and with stories about saucy Southwark and ‘Winchester Geese’.
Meet at Leigh-on-Sea Station at 9.15 am or outside W.H. Smith the newsagents on the concourse of London Bridge Station at 11 a.m.
