On this fascinating guided walk, we go off the beaten track and take the streets running parallel to Victoria Street to uncover how the area has changed in some 250 years of history, and the fascinating characters behind the changes.
On the way you’ll hear about how Westminster Cathedral was built, famous alumni of Westminster City School, a hidden “onion” garden and its inspirational creator, the resting place of the only man to attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, how the Suffragettes secured votes for women, Churchill and his secret army of spies and dirty tricks in WWII, London’s first skyscraper, and more.
You’ll enter places you wouldn’t think you could, and uncover hidden oases of calm
This walk is led by a qualified City of Westminster guide, Kathleen Lucey. Meet Kathleen outside Marks & Spencer, Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JD – Victoria tube station exit.
This free walk is part of the “Inside Out” programme of walks, kindly supported by Westminster Council.
After the walk we would be very grateful if you could you complete a short survey, with questions about the walk. Thank you.
