The Great Fire of Westminster
Everyone’s heard about The Great Fire of London of 1666, but whoever’s heard about that epic blaze which tore through the Houses of Parliament in 1834?! On the anniversary of…
1966: The Year of Swinging London
It was 1966 and London was exploding with new, young, cutting edge movements in music, fashion, film and photography. America’s Time magazine called London “the swinging city”! to cap it…
The Peacemakers of Belgravia
Richard’s walk in Belgravia takes you to historic residences and memorials of “peacemakers” over two hundred years. This is an epic story of men and women, some with great ideals,…
London’s Ragged and Reformers
London in the nineteenth century became the largest city in the world and the centre of the greatest empire in history. However, not everyone shared the glory! Richard’s walk uncovers…
Stepping into the Musicals: West End walking tour
Discover showstopper stories and gems of London’s Musical Theatre past and present, with Roberto Walks London. From the royal theatres of Covent Garden to the musical temples of London’s Theatreland by the Strand and…
Harry Potter’s London – Film Location Spots around Westminster
Family Friendly Harry Potter loved London – often flying over its famous landmarks on his broom. Or sometimes hiding out on its busy streets, where the villainous death eaters couldn’t…
Harry Potter’s London – Film Location Spots around Westminster
Family Friendly Harry Potter loved London – often flying over its famous landmarks on his broom. Or sometimes hiding out on its busy streets, where the villainous death eaters couldn’t…
Westminster: An Adventure in Musical Connections
Which freed African slave composed popular dance music? Which female composer was imprisoned in Holloway gaol, taught her fellow inmates a number of anthems and conducted performances using her toothbrush…
The Triumph of Westbourne Green
Starting in the northeast corner of the Harrow Road on the south bank of the canal and walking in circular fashion, we will hear the story of once vibrant, now…
Exploring Pimlico, Westminster’s Hidden Village
Pimlico emerged from marshland in the 19th century as South Belgravia, broadly along similar lines to its grander neighbour to the north, with garden squares, broad avenues, stuccoed Italianate terraces,…