Lesley Walks London

History walks by qualified local guide, in local London neighbourhoods - Islington, Camden, Hackney, Clerkenwell, Holborn, Shoreditch & more. Website for dates

[London On The Ground @LondonOnGround]

I just led my final Canonbury Tower tour for @IslingtonWalks. Good luck to the new guiding team! Tours of Islington's 16thC Tudor building, with stunning carved oak panels and London panoramas, can be booked here:
https://t.co/JY7Y9tK5FG
#Islington #Canonbury #Tudor #Panorama

[Lesley Walks London @lesleywalks]

Just a few places left for this walk around Clerkenwell next Tuesday 2nd December. Does the punishment fit the crime? You can decide as hear tales from the area’s tumultuous past https://t.co/DvlY0v8pwP

[Lesley Walks London @lesleywalks]

Explore the darker side of Clerkenwell through the centuries - from monks murdered at the dissolution of the monasteries to convicts shipped to Australia for petty theft. Two dates, Nov 23rd and Dec 2nd. https://t.co/emlRIEIakO

[The Hackney Society @HackneySociety]

Discover the untold stories of Old London Bridge with architect Benedict O’Looney — where design, history + imagination meet.
📅 13 November | 7:15–9pm GMT
Don’t miss this inspiring talk — spaces are limited!
Sign up: https://t.co/tR3onmdVmU
#Architecture #Hackneysociety

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Last- minute spaces on tomorrow’s tour of 16C Canonbury Tower tomorrow, 29th October at 2pm. Small group, usually sold out, availability due to late cancellations. Grab your space for an exhilarating walk through London history since the 13C!
https://t.co/ye2kStpTqt

[The Hackney Society @HackneySociety]

The new Hackney Tour Guiding Course is now available.
Gain a recognised qualification and join the Hackney Tour Guides’ Association.
Book now: https://t.co/TXN5IZYNy9
#HackneySociety #TourGuiding #HackneyHistory ##architecture #events #regeneration #events

[Lesley Walks London @lesleywalks]

Explore the darker side of Clerkenwell through the centuries - from monks murdered at the dissolution of the monasteries to convicts shipped to Australia for petty theft. Two dates, Nov 23rd and Dec 2nd. https://t.co/emlRIEIakO

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Still a few places on our small group tour of 16C Canonbury Tower this Friday 10th Oct https://t.co/ye2kStpTqt

[Peter Stone @LondonStone]

The New River was opened today in 1613, bringing fresh water to London from Hertfordshire; and after 400 years it continues to do so. Read the history of the New River here https://t.co/YCM2dfbppW

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past on this #Free #GuidedWalk with us on Saturday 4th October. Thank you to our guide Debbie and @Ec1Echo https://t.co/zYAdsPS8W5

[The Hackney Society @HackneySociety]

Hackney’s local list recognises 470 heritage assets, but unlike national listings, these have limited legal protection.
👉 Support the Hackney Society’s campaign to safeguard at-risk sites. https://t.co/qJey0YUiNf -#HackneySociety #HackneyArchitecture

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Today!

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and applications are open from now until Sunday 2 November.

🔗 More info and apply here
https://t.co/mOzTuxKjyG...

[Camden Tour Guides London @camdenguides]

🚶‍♀️𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧? Turn your passion into a profession! Learn to lead walking tours & earn a guide badge. History, architecture & more. The next course is enrolling now!
✍️ Apply: www.camdenguides/training #CamdenTourGuide #LondonTours

[A London Inheritance @VanishedLondon]

Today’s new post - Walking the Limehouse Cut at https://t.co/RQByWuOQcQ

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

Next Sunday 7th September. We’ll be there! Find out about our walks and tours, take part in a short quiz or just come and say Hello!

https://t.co/MjoD3WSe7L

[Patrick Kidd @patrick_kidd]

I climbed the Cally Clock Tower, which once looked over two bustling Islington markets - meat, then flea - for the latest in my Sketches of London series for The Times.
https://t.co/nNYgjQec6n

[Islington Walks @IslingtonWalks]

@patrick_kidd Thank you for such a wonderful review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour. If others are interested you can book here https://t.co/PDk1iEIVdz

[The Hackney Society @HackneySociety]

⚠️ Hackney’s oldest home is under threat.
Proposed redundancies at #SuttonHouse could result in staff cuts and limit access to this vital heritage site.
📣 We’re calling on @nationaltrust to protect its future.
RT to raise awareness.
#HackneySociety #HeritageMatters

[A London Inheritance @VanishedLondon]

Today’s new post: The Royal Mint – A Controversial Transformation at https://t.co/RQByWuPo2o