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SUMMARY:Primrose Hill and the Navvies
DESCRIPTION:Primrose Hill is now one of London’s desirable areas\, but it was born with the blood\, sweat and toil that built the canal and railways.The neighbourhood radiates brilliant industrial solutions of Victorian engineers\, but who built it? This walk puts hard-working navvies at the centre of the story and tells how the area developed in the face of the railway’s soot and smoke. The walk follows a beautiful stretch of the Regent’s Canal\, and from the top of the famous hill you have great views over London. You’ll see railway landmarks as well as the artists’ studios and pastel-painted streets that came later\, in one of which lives Paddington Bear. Primrose Hill cherishes a high street largely free of chain shops and numerous good pubs. It’s all minutes from Camden Market but feels miles away.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/primrose-hill-and-the-navvies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
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SUMMARY:Hampstead: the village on the hill
DESCRIPTION:You probably know Hampstead as a very attractive area of very posh houses and very famous people. But why is it so lovely to walk around? \nIt’s a lot to do with a hill which prevented major roads and any railways being built: so uniquely in London it preserves a Georgian village streetscape. It also had many springs which supported a Tudor laundry business and then a fashionable Spa attraction in the 1700’s. \nAnd its healthy air and great views have always made it an attractive place for the wealthy\, and for artists\, writers and entertainers. So there are plenty of lovely houses to see: but this walk also explores buildings such as old workhouses and bath houses which remind us that plenty of “ordinary” people lived there too! \nBut above all its a beautiful old village on a hill: do come and explore it!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/hampstead-the-village-on-the-hill/2024-02-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240119T164419Z
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SUMMARY:First and Quirky St Pancras and Kings Cross
DESCRIPTION:A visit around the recently regenerated railway lands. The walk consists of some very interesting ‘firsts’\, a lot are transport based\, but also about the contrast in the life styles of the inhabitants. The area has recently undergone a massive transformation and is very much a ‘destination’ with so many new companies moving into the area. It is also a walk about the lives of the poor as well as the home of some iconic inventions and well-known traditions. We visit the old coal drops yard\, now completely transformed and St Pancras Old Church graveyard\, which includes John Soanes grave the inspiration for the telephone box
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/first-and-quirky-st-pancras-and-kings-cross/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240111T122955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T122955Z
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SUMMARY:St. George's Gardens: a hidden cemetery in the heart of Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:Join Elena on a tour of a secret urban cemetery.\nStep into the historic and atmospheric St. George’s Gardens in Bloomsbury\, the first Anglican burial ground to be created away from a church in London. Thanks to the efforts of Victorian philanthropists it was transformed into an “outdoor sitting room for the poor” in the 1880s and has been a public garden ever since. Today this secluded and peaceful garden\, away from the hustle and bustle of Bloomsbury\, is still a treasure trove of fascinating tales.\nWe’ll explore the final resting place of ten Jacobite soldiers who met a gruesome end and of a famous anti-slavery campaigner. We’ll discover the tragic tale of a victim of a Victorian-era miscarriage of justice and the shadowy world of anatomy schools – apparently\, the first official case of bodysnatching was recorded here.\nAlthough Virginia Woolf will get a mention\, this is Bloomsbury but not as you know it!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/st-georges-gardens-a-hidden-cemetery-in-the-heart-of-bloomsbury-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240105T190732Z
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SUMMARY:Beating the Bounds’ from King’s Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:A historic walk winding either side of the border between Camden and Islington boroughs – also the route of the now-buried River Fleet \n‘Beating the Bounds’ around the borders between parishes\, land ownerships and similar is an ancient tradition\, where the boundary was literally paced out and marked with stones each year. This walk traces today’s border between Camden and Islington\, with detours to explore nearby signs of previous boundaries of parishes\, vestries\, water conduits and historic landowners. \nAlong the way\, we’ll see varied architecture from pretty Georgian and Victorian terraces to old burial grounds\, narrow passages that were once slums and restored industrial buildings; see if we can spot historic boundary markers; meet mediaeval monks\, Tudor and Victorian philanthropists\, a dynasty of 19C architects and builders; and hear of lost wells and pleasure gardens.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/beating-the-bounds-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231211T095423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T095423Z
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SUMMARY:London's Sex Industry and the Stage in the Long 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:When the Puritan Protectorate ended in 1660\, London’s sex industry grew wildly public and was linked to both theatres and the underworld. Charles II lifted the Puritan ban on theatre-going\, and by 1700 London was sex-capital of Europe. This walk starts with the stage at a time when all actresses were assumed to be prostitutes and theatres a place for clients to find them. We pass through areas where street-walkers and bawdy houses were closely linked with playhouses\, and we hear about high-class masquerades where actress-courtesans like Sophia Baddely might appear. There are the bawds who kept houses\, the women who worked in them\, like Nell Gywn and Sally Salisbury\, and Harris’s List\, where they might advertise. We hear about homosexual Molly Houses as well as Jelly Houses\, Coffee Houses and Bagnios. Links between corrupt government officials and criminals formed the plot of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera in 1728\, with its cast of thief-takers\, highwaymen\, pickpockets and sex workers like Jenny Diver who met in flash houses where they spoke a secret language. The unscrupulous Society for the Reform of Manners tried to close down vice\, but things began to change when Social Reformers said women selling sex were victims needing rescue. The walk starts in Lincoln’s Inn Fields and passes through Covent Garden and surrounding streets like Drury Lane\, where ordinary folks lived who sold sex – orange women\, flower girls and patrons of dance halls. The underworld called this red-light area where you might meet Edgworth Bess the Hundreds of Drury.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/londons-sex-industry-and-the-stage-in-the-long-18th-century-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240102T113727Z
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SUMMARY:The smaller squares of Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:Bloomsbury is world-famous for its Georgian garden squares. But today we will venture beyond the most famous squares to discover smaller ones\, lesser known but no less charming.\nOver the last 150 years the University of London has became a significant presence in much of Bloomsbury. Come on this walk to see what is left of some of the former residential areas\, discover their history and enjoy the tales of some of their previous residents\, a mix of literary giants\, visionaries\, and pioneers who found inspiration in these quieter corners of Bloomsbury. \nThe proceedings from this walk will be donated to the homeless charity The Connection at St Martin’s
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/the-smaller-squares-of-bloomsbury-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240102T114040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T114040Z
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SUMMARY:St. George's Gardens: a hidden cemetery in the heart of Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:Join Elena on a tour of a secret urban cemetery. \nStep into the historic and atmospheric St. George’s Gardens in Bloomsbury\, the first Anglican burial ground to be created away from a church in London. Thanks to the efforts of Victorian philanthropists it was transformed into an “outdoor sitting room for the poor” in the 1880s and has been a public garden ever since. Today this secluded and peaceful garden\, away from the hustle and bustle of Bloomsbury\, is still a treasure trove of fascinating tales. \nWe’ll explore the final resting place of ten Jacobite soldiers who met a gruesome end and of a famous anti-slavery campaigner. We’ll discover the tragic tale of a victim of a Victorian-era miscarriage of justice and the shadowy world of anatomy schools – apparently\, the first official case of bodysnatching was recorded here. \nAlthough Virginia Woolf will get a mention\, this is Bloomsbury but not as you know it!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/st-georges-gardens-a-hidden-cemetery-in-the-heart-of-bloomsbury/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20240102T112908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T112908Z
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SUMMARY:Dorothy L Sayers Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy L Sayers\, one of the “golden age” crime writers between the first and second world wars\, lived and worked in Holborn and Bloomsbury – as did her alter ego\, Harriet Vane and other familiar characters from the novels and short stories.\nSee places from which she took inspiration for her detective fiction; find out more about Sayers’ characters and about the woman who brought them all to life.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/dorothy-l-sayers-bloomsbury/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231204T132336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T132336Z
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SUMMARY:Marx\, Lenin and Anarchism
DESCRIPTION:London was the destination for communists and anarchists to meet and argue over the form that the coming revolution would take. German anarchists had lived in London since 1848 and came to police attention after assassination attempts on the Tsar of Russia. Lenin knew London well\, and the final split between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks took place here in November 1903\, with tragic consequences for the Russian Revolution in 1917. The communists had fled police spies in Brussels to meet in Charlotte St in the guise of an anglers club. \nSuccessive waves of exiles from France\, Germany and Russia made a home in Fitzrovia\, close to the British Museum where Marx and Lenin studied\, yet in an area where foreigners ran the bookstores and shops. On this walk we will find the streets where the leading Communard Louise Michel lived and established a pioneering Fitrovia school\, and revisit the site of the Autonomie anarchist club\, linked by police to the Greenwich bomb of 1894 which inspired Joseph Conrad’s The Secret Agent.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/marx-lenin-and-anarchism/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T203938Z
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SUMMARY:Slums and Squares and Rock n’Roll
DESCRIPTION:You will probably know lots of bits of the St Giles’ area: Tottenham Court Rd tube\, Centrepoint\, Shaftesbury Ave\, Seven Dials…but you probably don’t know how the area came to be as it is. A fascinating story of ancient roadways meeting\, a medieval leper colony\, a failed posh residential district\, a notorious Victorian slum and the most unspoilt Georgian square in London. I would be delighted to help you explore all this (and see the street where Elton John worked as a tea boy and the Rolling Stones and Genesis recorded their earliest singles).
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/slums-and-squares-and-rock-nroll-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231027T163533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T163533Z
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SUMMARY:Edwardian Emporiums and Forgotten Factories: a history walk in Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and stroll through the enchanting streets of Bloomsbury with our accredited guides Elena and Ellika. We will bring to life the forgotten stories of a bygone era as we explore the eclectic array of shops and factories that once populated this historic district. From quaint corner stores to opulent emporiums\, discover the fascinating evolution of commerce in Bloomsbury in the Victorian and Edwardian eras and beyond. \nAs we meander through Bloomsbury’s crescents and mews\, we’ll discover the remnants of old factories and workshops that once churned out beds\, furniture\, sweets\, toys and an assortment of other wares\, each a testament to the vibrant industries that thrived in this district often better known for its poets and artists. We’ll delve into the rise of the shopgirl and her pioneering role in transforming London’s retail landscape and women’s lives. \nJoin us for a journey through time in a neighbourhood where the echoes of commerce and craftsmanship linger in every brick and cobblestone.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/edwardian-emporiums-and-forgotten-factories-a-history-walk-in-bloomsbury/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231027T163911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T163911Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in Hampstead Village
DESCRIPTION:Join Elena Paolini for a historic but fun Christmas walk in charming Hampstead Village. \nDid you know that the first Christmas card was designed by a Hampstead resident almost 200 years ago? And that the Victorian cookery writer who gave us the first recipe for a “Christmas pudding” is buried in Hampstead? \nYou will hear these Christmas-related stories and many more on this guided walk in charming Hampstead Village. As the sun sets and the twinkly lights begin to illuminate the cobbled lanes and quaint cottages\, you will be transported to a bygone era\, reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ timeless tales. \nHampstead Village is picture-perfect any time of the year\, but it’s positively magical at Christmas. So grab yourself some mulled wine and join me for a festive stroll.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/christmas-in-hampstead-village/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T193509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T193509Z
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SUMMARY:London's Sex Industry and the Stage in the Long 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:When the Puritan Protectorate ended in 1660\, London’s sex industry grew wildly public and was linked to both theatres and the underworld. Charles II lifted the ban on theatre-going\, and by 1700 London was sex-capital of Europe. This walk starts with the stage at a time when all actresses were assumed to be prostitutes and theatres a place for clients to find them. We pass through areas where street-walkers and bawdy houses were closely linked with playhouses. We hear about bawds who kept the houses and women who worked in them\, including Edgworth Bess\, Nell Gywn and Sally Salisbury. We hear about homosexual Molly Houses as well as Jelly Houses\, Coffee Houses and Bagnios. Links between corrupt government officials and criminals formed the plot of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera in 1728\, with its cast of thief-takers\, highwaymen\, pickpockets and sex workers who met in flash houses where they spoke a secret language. The unscrupulous Society for the Reform of Manners tried to close down vice\, but things began to change when Social Reformers said women selling sex were victims needing rescue. The walk starts in Lincoln’s Inn Fields and passes through Covent Garden and surrounding streets like Drury Lane\, where ordinary folks lived who sold sex – orange women\, flower girls and patrons of dance halls. The underworld called this red-light area the Hundreds of Drury. \nLaura Agustin has been an historian of prostitution and commercial sex for decades and brings an anthropological calm to the study of these currently hot topics.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/londons-sex-industry-and-the-stage-in-the-long-18th-century/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231020T130432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T145430Z
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SUMMARY:Beating the Bounds’ from King’s Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:A historic walk winding either side of the border between Camden and Islington boroughs – also the route of the now-buried River Fleet. We will see signs of the river course\, traces of wells and tributaries\, seek out border markers and explore varied architecture from pretty Georgian houses to old warehouses and religious orders.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/beating-the-bounds-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon/2023-11-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231014T173349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T173349Z
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SUMMARY:Highgate Women: A walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join me for an exciting walking tour through Highgate Village\, dedicated to celebrating the remarkable women who have left their mark on this historic neighbourhood. On Sunday\, November 12\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm\, we will gather at Pond Square\, London\, N6 6BS to explore how Highgate shaped its women as well as how it’s women shaped Highgate. \nDiscover the inspiring stories of the women who have shaped Highgate’s history\, including scientists\, business women\, activists and creatives. Be prepared to be educated and entertained as the tour takes you through the picturesque streets and spaces\, unveiling the hidden stories and achievements of these extraordinary individuals. \nFrom renowned philanthropist Angela Burdett Coutts to royal mistress Nell Gwynn\, this walk will shed light on the important contributions made by Highgate’s women throughout the years. Along the way\, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings and soak in the rich heritage of the area. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to delve into the captivating history of Highgate through the lens of its remarkable women. Lace up your walking shoes\, bring your curiosity\, and join me for an unforgettable experience!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/highgate-women-a-walking-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231020T130432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T145430Z
UID:10000018-1699786800-1699794000@camdenguides.com
SUMMARY:Beating the Bounds’ from King’s Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:A historic walk winding either side of the border between Camden and Islington boroughs – also the route of the now-buried River Fleet. We will see signs of the river course\, traces of wells and tributaries\, seek out border markers and explore varied architecture from pretty Georgian houses to old warehouses and religious orders.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/beating-the-bounds-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon/2023-11-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T195155Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret London Village of Primrose Hill
DESCRIPTION:Primrose Hill is now one of London’s most desirable areas and home to Paddington Bear\, but it was born with the noisy gritty railway. The neighbourhood shows industrial solutions by brilliant Victorian engineers and the hard labour of rough tough navvies who built them. Those workers were the first to live here\, and a few of their houses remain. On this walk you’ll see railway-industry landmarks like the Eastern Portal of a great railway tunnel\, as well as the pastel-painted streets and artists’ studios that came later\, in one of which lives Paddington Bear. Primrose Hill cherishes its high street largely free of chain shops\, and is proud of its mixed community. The walk follows a beautiful stretch of the Regent’s Canal\, and from the top of the famous hill itself you have great views over London.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/the-secret-london-village-of-primrose-hill/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231023T184102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Diverse London - Bloomsbury Women in the 1920s
DESCRIPTION:Discover visionary cultural and political thinkers of the 1920s in East Bloomsbury\, such as Winifred Holtby\, Dorothy L Sayers and the economist Eileen Power. We associate Bloomsbury women with Virginia Woolf\, but there were many other influencers who came here\, attracted by low rents\, and cultural connectivity. Women in particular could live here independently\, and develop new ideas for society following the Greet War. Annie Besant took up the cause of Indian independence. Cultural life in London became much more diverse with the addition of women’s voices\, and professions such as the law became open to them for the first time.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/diverse-london-bloomsbury-women-in-the-1920s/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T194845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T194845Z
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SUMMARY:Slums and Squares and Rock n'Roll
DESCRIPTION:You will probably know lots of bits of the St Giles’ area: Tottenham Court Rd tube\, Centrepoint\, Shaftesbury Ave\, Seven Dials…but you probably don’t know how the area came to be as it is. A fascinating story of ancient roadways meeting\, a medieval leper colony\, a failed posh residential district\, a notorious Victorian slum and the most unspoilt Georgian square in London. I would be delighted to help you explore all this (and see the street where Elton John worked as a tea boy and the Rolling Stones and Genesis recorded their earliest singles).
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/slums-and-squares-and-rock-nroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T193747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T193747Z
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SUMMARY:Garden of eternal rest: twilight walk of St. Pancras Old Church graveyard
DESCRIPTION:In the Christian calendar\, the second of November is All Souls Day\, or the Day of the Dead in many cultures. According to tradition\, on this day the heavens open\, and departed souls briefly return to earth. It’s the perfect day for a walk celebrating the lives of the many illustrious people who were buried in the haunting surrounds of St. Pancras Old Church.\nJoin Elena Paolini\, an accredited Camden Tour Guide and local resident\, on a twilight walking tour starting at St Pancras Old Church\, with a fascinating history that goes back 1500 years.\nWe will uncover many hidden stories – sometimes tragic\, sometimes romantic\, sometimes almost unbelievable: we will hear about resurrectionists going “fishing”\, discover the truth behind the myth of the legendary Hardy tree and learn how the two most famous horror characters of all times are inextricably linked to this place.\nWe will meet famous writers\, genius architects\, WW2 most unlikely hero and even a gender-fluid 18th century spy. By unearthing their stories\, we will bring them back to life on this very special evening of the year.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/garden-of-eternal-rest-twilight-walk-of-st-pancras-old-church-graveyard/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231016T194617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T194617Z
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SUMMARY:Holborn: Unveiling Its Historic Heart
DESCRIPTION:As you wander through its charming streets\, don’t expect to find London’s renowned entertainment scene. Instead\, you’ll encounter captivating glimpses of history\, including a stunning medieval structure and the intriguing stories of Italian\, Irish\, and Jewish immigrants\, along with their precious diamonds. \nOn this tour\, you’ll delve into the origins of law schools in England and explore the far-reaching effects of the 16th-century English Reformation\, which gave rise to the Church of England. \nDiscover this hidden London gem that holds a wealth of historical treasures waiting to be explored!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/holborn-unveiling-its-historic-heart-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T193959Z
UID:10000007-1698512400-1698519600@camdenguides.com
SUMMARY:The Haunted History of Holborn and Bloomsbury - a twilight walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeffrey and Elena on a twilight walk on The Dark Side of the Bloom… \nIf there is any truth in the theory that certain places can be charged with the energy\, personalities\, and violent emotions of those who have lived and died there\, then Bloomsbury and Holborn have an abundance of locations where the barriers between the past and the present\, the living and the dead\, are just a little thinner than elsewhere.\nJoin us in walking these shadowy streets\, and hear the histories of haunted hospitals\, uncanny universities\, and scandalous societies\, all located amongst the elegant Georgian terraces of Bloomsbury. We will uncover long forgotten ghost stations and atmospheric pubs\, before moving on through the leafy\, lugubrious squares of Holborn.\nWe hope you will join us on The Dark Side of the Bloom. \nStart outside Euston Square underground station (Gower Street side) and finish near Holborn underground station.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/the-haunted-history-of-holborn-and-bloomsbury-a-twilight-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231016T195110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T195110Z
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SUMMARY:Regent's Canal: From historic King’s Cross to beloved Camden Town
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Enchanting Regent’s Canal: Embark on a captivating journey along the picturesque banks of Regent’s Canal and immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Begin your adventure at the iconic Kings Cross train station\, a symbol of London’s rich industrial heritage. As we trace the canal’s path\, you’ll uncover the fascinating history that has shaped this vibrant city. \nOur scenic route takes us to Camden Town\, a hub of counterculture\, artistic expression\, and music that pulses with life. Discover quirky art installations\, vibrant street performances\, and a vibrant tapestry of alternative bars that define Camden’s unique character. \nAs we meander along the canal’s tranquil waters\, we’ll delve into the heart of Camden’s storied past\, unearthing tales of its evolution and transformation. Join us on this unforgettable journey where history and modernity blend seamlessly\, creating an experience that will leave you enchanted.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/regents-canal-from-historic-kings-cross-to-beloved-camden-town-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231016T194342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T194342Z
UID:10000013-1697986800-1697994000@camdenguides.com
SUMMARY:Holborn: Unveiling Its Historic Heart
DESCRIPTION:As you wander through its charming streets\, don’t expect to find London’s renowned entertainment scene. Instead\, you’ll encounter captivating glimpses of history\, including a stunning medieval structure and the intriguing stories of Italian\, Irish\, and Jewish immigrants\, along with their precious diamonds. \nOn this tour\, you’ll delve into the origins of law schools in England and explore the far-reaching effects of the 16th-century English Reformation\, which gave rise to the Church of England. \nDiscover this hidden London gem that holds a wealth of historical treasures waiting to be explored!
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/holborn-unveiling-its-historic-heart/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T192626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T192626Z
UID:10000002-1697886000-1697891400@camdenguides.com
SUMMARY:Emancipated Women of Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:A walk with Mike Marriott of Camden Tour Guides Association for the Bloomsbury Festival \nIn the late 19th and early 20th century\, Bloomsbury became home to many woman pioneers in a large number of fields and professions including politics\, literature\, poetry\, medicine and the law. This walk shows where they lived and explores their histories.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/emancipated-women-of-bloomsbury/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T190252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T190252Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomsbury's women medical pioneers
DESCRIPTION:On this walk led by Elena Paolini we’ll celebrate a bunch of determined women who\, overcoming huge hurdles\, excelled in the male-dominated world of medicine\, smashing multiple glass ceilings along the way. From the 18th century onwards Bloomsbury was central to medical progress\, thanks to its long association with universities\, hospitals and pioneering activities. It’s in these streets that we will meet a number of trailblazing women who paved the way for today’s women in medicine and will discover which institutions supported them\, while others put obstacles in their way. \nWhether they were pioneering surgeons\, determined dentists or brave nurses\, they all played an important role in improving the standards of care not only for other women\, but for the population as a whole.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/bloomsburys-women-medical-pioneers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231020T130432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T145430Z
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SUMMARY:Beating the Bounds’ from King’s Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:A historic walk winding either side of the border between Camden and Islington boroughs – also the route of the now-buried River Fleet. We will see signs of the river course\, traces of wells and tributaries\, seek out border markers and explore varied architecture from pretty Georgian houses to old warehouses and religious orders.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/beating-the-bounds-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon/2023-10-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T192945Z
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SUMMARY:The Smaller Squares of Bloomsbury
DESCRIPTION:A walk led by Mike Marriott of Camden Tour Guides Association for the Bloomsbury Festival \nBloomsbury developed in the 18th and 19th centuries primarily around a series of squares. Many of the larger squares fronting the main roads are well-known and regularly visited today. But the design also included a number of smaller squares\, especially to the west of the great estate. However\, many of these were “swallowed up” in the expansion of London University in the 20th century. \nWe will explore these squares\, seeking to understand their history and what can been seen\, enjoyed and admired in them today.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/the-smaller-squares-of-bloomsbury/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042439
CREATED:20231009T193235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T193235Z
UID:10000004-1697713200-1697718600@camdenguides.com
SUMMARY:A Green Thread
DESCRIPTION:A walk with Maggie Coates of Camden Tour Guides Association. \nFrom one of London’s top ten trees in a garden square to the efforts of local residents\, there is a huge variety of plant life in Bloomsbury. From community gardens to manicured lawns\, all forms of gardening experience are found here. We will explore how these green spaces were developed and the stories of those who lived nearby and used them. Beginning with the rural landscape of 400 years ago\, the vision of a haven for children\, formal gardens popular in the 17th century with fashionable society (and a convenient venue for duelling) and the transformation of a graveyard have all had an effect on the gardens we see today. \nPart of the Bloomsbury Festival 2023.
URL:https://camdenguides.com/event/a-green-thread/
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