TALKING ABOUT LONDON

Societies, clubs and organisations are now thinking about those long winter nights and preparing programmes which will add something special to a regular weekly get-together. So why not get in touch with me, David Williams, and arrange a talk about the City of London for your members followed by a question and answer session.

These talks are illustrated with a Powerpoint presentation. The pictures will show you how the the city of today is built on the traditions of and events of yesterday. There's a lot to talk about so I have developed a series of themed lectures which link some of London's familiar sights, statues and streets with what happened in the past.

Contact me if you are interested in one of the following...

The Flow of History (How the River Thames has shaped London's development)

The Great Fire of 1666

The influence and impact of the City Livery Companies

The Churches of Sir Christopher Wren

Victorian London: Money and Misery

So if you feel that members would like to learn more about the people, events and places that have made London what it is today, you know what to do. Contact david@londonfootsteps.co.uk

SOLICITING IN HOLBORN

Phew, it's hot! But don't let that stop you joining a LONDON FOOTSTEPS walk to discover some more charm, mysteries and little gems in the streets and open spaces of the capital.

You're welcome to come along on Thursday, 1st July 2010 for a walk that touches on the grim past of London yet also shows why and how tradition is such a rich part of the city today.

SOLICITING IN HOLBORN is an ideal Summer walk and it starts at 11 am outside Holborn Underground Station. Look out for me. I'll be wearing a yellow tabard. The cost is £5.

If you're interested then give me a call or send an email beforehand so that I know you're coming.

SECRET CITY GARDENS (22nd April 2010)

It's time to step out onto the City streets with your LONDON FOOTSTEPS guide David Williams. The new Spring programme of walks, from April to July, is now available starting with the SECRET CITY GARDENS walk on Thursday, 22nd April 2010.

Starting at 11 am from the Platform 11 ticket barrier at Liverpool Street Station, the walk moves through the City from Finsbury Circus (see picture) and takes in some of the small gardens, churchyards and open spaces that have been transformed by the City of London gardeners.

The walk finishes near St. Paul's Cathedral at 1.30 pm. and the cost remains at £5 per person. It's terrific value - so make sure you book a place.