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 all there were the joyous events in July on a football field at Wembley.
However, just how much was London really swinging? Homelessness and poverty were big problems in a still largely bombed out city. The first protests were staged against American action in Vietnam. Disturbing gangster crime was rife.
The walk includes the iconic Carnaby Street, one of Soho’s music clubs and rock hang-outs, the house in which Hendrix lived and where violent anti-Vietnam war protests were staged.
1966: The Year of Swinging London
Tour dates and times:
Thursday - 9 October 2025 - 14:30
Ticket price £17.50; £12.50
Your Guide(s)
Event details
Tour duration 2 hours
Child friendly? Yes
Access friendly? Yes
Meeting point: Oxford Circus tube (Victoria, Central and Bakerloo lines), outside exit 4, North side of Regent Street, West side of Oxford Street
Finishing at:Grosvenor Square, a short walk to Bond Street tube or to Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch tubes.
Please note that walks are run by Association members – your contract is between you and the guide, not with the Association