The hidden parts of St Giles and Covent Garden. Explore the history of the area from leper colony via plague pits, executions, slums to the vibrant centre we see today. What lies beneath the surface? Why has it been on a rollercoaster of ups and downs? Meet the mixed bag of characters who have lived in these streets-the original muffin man, pioneering women doctors, music makers and freemasons. Amid the noise and bustle, sit in a quiet oasis of a communal garden. The walk lasts 2 hours, starts at Tottenham Court Road station and ends near Covent Garden tube.