This walk through the central neighbourhood of St Giles uncovers a history of Londoners who weren't famous, well-educated or well-heeled. You'll see where poorer folks lived and worked, and hear how the middle classes considered them sub-human and dangerous, calling them vagrants, ragamuffins and street arabs living in rookeries, Thieves' Kitchens and Little Sodom. You'll […]
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 […]
A walk with Maggie Coates of Camden Tour Guides Association. From 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 […]
A walk led by Mike Marriott of Camden Tour Guides Association for the Bloomsbury Festival Bloomsbury 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 […]
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.
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 […]
A walk with Mike Marriott of Camden Tour Guides Association for the Bloomsbury Festival In 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.
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. On this tour, you'll delve into the origins of law schools in England […]
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 […]