Capital Walks in London
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London walks by Oonagh and Sue. We love sharing our discoveries of the city's hidden byways and uncovering women histories. Occasional blogger. Posts by Sue See website for current walks. http://www.capitalwalksinlondon.com
Another great post from @alondoninheritance.bsky.social . Fellow @islingtonwalks.bsky.social guides will be particularly interested in the new Hick Hall Memorial. A Thames Artist and the new Hicks Hall Memorial alondoninheritance.com/london-chara...
A Thames Artist and the new Hicks Hall Memorial - A London Inheritance
In this post I am searching for the location of a photo of artists painting from a Thames landing stage and looking at a new memorial to Hicks Hall
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People to be hanged at Tyburn were led there in a procession from Newgate prison, the ritual including a final drink at an inn on the way. This week we explore part of that "last pub crawl". Book this & other great walks at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social @capitalwalks.bsky.social
The Mayfair that inspired Ian Fleming, London's Little Italy and suffragettes in the city. Three great #London walks this Saturday bookable at footprintsoflondon.com @capitalwalks.bsky.social @robssmith.bsky.social #Jamesbond #Clerkenwell
London was the centre of suffragette protests before World War 1, rocked by arson attempts, hunger strikes & huge demonstrations. Join @capitalwalks.bsky.social this weekend to discover more about the movement in #London Book this & other great walks at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social
The Suffragette Line owes its name to Annie Huggett of #Barking. It's an area with links to reformers & adventurers. On Sunday join @capitalwalks.bsky.social to find out about its medieval abbey,its once huge fishing fleet & today’s regeneration. This & more great walks at footprintsoflondon.com
Great to have step free access on the south side of Euston Road.
Huge thanks to all our #ForgottenWomen Friday volunteers, hope your research is going well and we look forward to your stories Lovely to meet some of you yesterday on zoom Our book is launched in October, email us to reserve a copy and we'll send payment details later -afewforgottenwomen@gmail.com
Join us this Bank Holiday weekend to discover the scandals of St James's, the secrets of Walthamstow art & industry in the East End and a tour of #Greenwich footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social @capitalwalks.bsky.social
Sue’s back in #Newham on Monday exploring some of its hidden gems on a riverside walk. bit.ly/4wPxq6W
There are some new walks on our website. Why not have a look? capitalwalksinlondon.com @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social
Capital Walks in London
Discovering hidden London
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A pleasant surprise to see @robssmith.bsky.social our knowledgeable colleague and fellow @islingtonwalks.bsky.social and @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social guide on BBC Who do you think you are? Chatting to Joe Swash in #Clerkenwell
Thanks for another year's great @Tripadvisor reviews. Visit footprintsoflondon.com for more great London walks. We're owned by qualified guides who research & conduct their own tours @robssmith.bsky.social @walkingtalkinglon.bsky.social @capitalwalks.bsky.social @westminsterwalks.bsky.social
🚨 My new post on Substack tells the story of the London County Council's ‘Patronage of the Arts’ Scheme that installed over 70 works of art in schools and housing estates across the capital. municipaldreams.substack.com/p/the-lcc-an...
The LCC and the Arts II: the ‘Patronage of the Arts’ Scheme
Last week’s post looked at the LCC’s open-air sculpture exhibitions but arguably the more significant contribution to the worthy attempt to bring art to the people lay in its ‘Arts Patronage Scheme’ i...
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Very pleasing to see my Fanny Wilkinson’s Green Lungs for London walk highlighted in the latest Bulletin for London Open Gardens 2026 mailchi.mp/londongarden...
Bulletin - Exclusive: New London Open Gardens Walks and Tours revealed. Plus, your usual updates and ideas for getting outdoors.
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Meet the women who shaped history: fought for the vote, equal pay, their faith, their country. Not heroines, or villains but they changed the world. Join Marie for a great walk round #Westminster this Tuesday. Book at footprintsoflondn.com
@capitalwalks.bsky.social is also exploring Finsbury in Print. Lots more good walks on offer from our @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social colleagues.
footprintsoflondon.com@footprintsoflondon.bsky.social · 8mo agoThis week in our Literary Festival @capitalwalks.bsky.social looks at the Blitz in Bloomsbury, Mark follows the footsteps of Dickens, David looks at Shakespeare the Londoner & @stephensldn.bsky.social examines the rise & fall of Oscar Wilde. Book at footprintsoflondon.com
Always good walks and good fun to plan and deliver new walks.
footprintsoflondon.com@footprintsoflondon.bsky.social · 9mo agoThroughout March we're running our unique London-centric literary festival - a walking book club of in person and virtual tours. Join us at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social @capitalwalks.bsky.social @nakedanthropolo.bsky.social @stephensldn.bsky.social @walkingtalkinglon.bsky.social
It’s a #FewForgottenWomen Friday! Look forward to a day of research and marmalade-making! @afewforgottenwomen.bsky.social
Last week, two 3-tonne lock gates arrived on the Regent’s Canal, to be craned into place near the Islington Tunnel. www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/rep...
Replacement of 20-year-old gates gives glimpse inside drained Regent’s Canal lock
Last week, two 3-tonne lock gates arrived on the Regent’s Canal, to be craned into place near the Islington Tunnel.
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Celebrate Diverse London in a series of walking & virtual tours. We'll explore the ethnic, religious & gender heritage of one of the world's most culturally rich cities. Book these walks & more at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social @capitalwalks.bsky.social @walkingtalkinglon.bsky.social
@islingtonwalks.bsky.social on #LondonLocalGuidingDay one of two groups setting off for the last walk of the day.
A nice surprise to stumble on the Cambridge home of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Henry Fawcett and Philippa Fawcett the other day.
