LESLEY’S WALKS IN LONDON NEIGHBOURHOODS
I specialise in guided history walks in local neighbourhoods in inner London. I am a qualified local guide for the boroughs of Camden and Islington, having successfully completed the Clerkenwell and Islington Guiding course in 2019 and the Camden Tour Guides course in 2023. My walks focus mostly on these boroughs and also include adjacent parts of the City and Hackney.
For email updates about upcoming walks and tours, send a brief message to walk@lesleythompson.co.uk
APRIL 2024 UPDATE
Walks now booking – see calendar below
The Hackney History Festival is coming up shortly in early May. Join me for two guided walks during the festival in De Beauvoir and Hoxton – see below. I will be adding more walks in Islington, Camden and Hackney soon.
You can also browse many other walks I offer here.
Thornhill Estate and Barnsbury Wood Health and History walk
This is one of a series of free walks developed by Islington Guided Walks for Islington Council. These walks are the perfect chance to stroll at a gentle pace and appreciate some of Islington’s finest ... Read more
De Beauvoir Town – royal hunting ground to 19C residential estate
Haggerston Station , United KingdomDe Beauvoir lies in today's London Borough of Hackney and is still sometimes called 'Kingsland' because Henry VIII hunted here. It is distinct from but nestled up close to Dalston, ... Read more
Canonbury Tower Tour
Canonbury Tower near Canonbury Square is a survivor of Islington’s Tudor and even earlier history. It was built in the late 16th century as an addition to an earlier manor house, ... Read more
Historic Hoxton
Hoxton Overground Station Geffrye Street, London, United KingdomHoxton and Shoreditch today are often known as fashionable parts of east London, areas to eat out in and go clubbing. It's also an area of astonishing contrasts from post ... Read more
Canonbury Tower Tour
Canonbury Tower near Canonbury Square is a survivor of Islington’s Tudor and even earlier history. It was built in the late 16th century as an addition to an earlier manor house, ... Read more
Health and History walk in Rosemary Gardens
Southgate Road N1 3JP Inside park gates near bus stopThis is one of a series of free walks developed by Islington Guided Walks for Islington Council. These walks are the perfect chance to stroll at a gentle pace and appreciate ... Read more
Canonbury Tower Tour
Canonbury Tower near Canonbury Square is a survivor of Islington’s Tudor and even earlier history. It was built in the late 16th century as an addition to an earlier manor house, ... Read more