Rebels and Refugees: Immigrants in Soho
We'll be looking at the French Huguenot presence in Soho Square followed by the Jewish and Macedonian legacy in Manette Street. We find out why Greek St is called that,…
Byways of Charing Cross: the romance of the old, the shock of the new
We'll begin with the history of Charing Cross Station and the Eleanor Cross, then dive down the 18th century Craven Steet to look at the American influence, in particular Benjamin…
Supporting Silver Sunday – Shadows of the Past – Marylebone
A gentle walk with a qualified Westminster Guide through Marylebone discover how ghosts of the past haunt the present. We will hear about great men and women (and the not…
Local London Guiding Day – Shadows of the Past
A gentle walk with a qualified Westminster Guide through Marylebone discover how ghosts of the past haunt the present. We will hear about great men and women (and the not…
Open House – Secret Westminster
Westminster ... 'The centre of political, royal and religious power'... not on this walk. In the shadows of Westminster Abbey just beyond the well trodden tourist paths, lies an area…
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…