BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Lesley Walks London - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lesley Walks London
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T165157
CREATED:20240930T141409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T141420Z
UID:10000114-1729076400-1729084500@lesleythompson.co.uk
SUMMARY:A watery wander around King's Cross and St. Pancras
DESCRIPTION:An almost-circular walk around King’s Cross and St. Pancras stations and the extraordinary\, vibrant redevelopment of what was a semi-derelict wasteland of railway lands. The area originally had a plentiful supply of water from the now-hidden River Fleet and associated lost springs and wells\, then the man-made Regent’s Canal supplied more water from the early 1800s.This walk explores how all things watery have influenced the development of the area\, from lost pleasure gardens and an ancient church by a riverbank\, to canal locks\, steam engines and gas storage holders\, then today’s inspiring water features and a tranquil nature reserve. \n\n\n\nThis walk starts outside King’s Cross Station\, lasts 2 – 2 1/4 hours and ends near St. Pancras Station. Pre-book only via Eventbrite\, click here to choose your date.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/a-watery-wander-around-kings-cross-and-st-pancras
LOCATION:Kings Cross station\, Euston Road\, London\, N1 9AL
CATEGORIES:Upcoming-walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Somers-bridge-water-tower-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165157
CREATED:20240930T141122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T141131Z
UID:10000105-1729434600-1729441800@lesleythompson.co.uk
SUMMARY:King's Cross to Hitchcock's Hackney
DESCRIPTION:We start this walk where some scenes from Hitchcock’s classic film ‘The 39 Steps’ were filmed and end at the studios where he first made his name. Along the way we pass through the ever changing and vibrant King’s Cross redevelopment\, join the Regent’s Canal then glimpse the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as the canal passes under central Islington. We explore a historic street market and cross the route of an even earlier waterway\, then rejoin the towpath to walk east. Unfolding canal scenes of locks\, basins and restored industrial buildings end at Gainsborough Studios in Hackney. \n\n\n\nI lead this walk on a voluntary basis in support of the Inland Waterways Association. Please book online  and I will take payment on the day (cash or card) to pass to them.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/kings-cross-to-hitchcocks-hackney-2
CATEGORIES:Upcoming-walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hitchcock-Head-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165157
CREATED:20240124T111437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T171855Z
UID:10000098-1729692000-1729697400@lesleythompson.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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\, features beautiful wood panelling in some rooms\, was home to several notable people including Francis Bacon and Oliver Goldsmith\, and offers a fantastic view from the roof. Courtesy of the seventh Marquess of Northampton\, Islington Guides are now offering two tours each month\, strictly limited to 10 guests. \n\n\n\nBooking link here: https://canonburytower.eventbrite.co.uk \n\n\n\nSelect 14th March for my tour in the drop down – other dates will be led by equally knowledgeable and charming Islington Guides!
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/canonbury-tower-tour-6/2024-10-23
CATEGORIES:Upcoming-walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3133-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T165157
CREATED:20240930T140121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T140156Z
UID:10000111-1730026800-1730034900@lesleythompson.co.uk
SUMMARY:A watery wander around the Angel Islington
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk from Angel tube\, exploring the influences of water sources. Islington and Clerkenwell developed around a hilly area with an abundance of water from natural springs\, wells and the River Fleet\, all now more or less hidden. The New River – an astonishing early 17C waterworks scheme with engineering and reservoirs – and the early 19C manmade Regent’s Canal and basins followed. Meanwhile\, some of the springs had been turned into risqué pleasure gardens and a famous theatre\, then the residential boom of Georgian and Victorian squares and streets sprung up. \n\n\n\nThis walk traces all things watery\, tells of an eccentric estate owner\, an evangelical Countess and a lost cricket ground. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 2 to 2 1/4 hours\, starts at the Angel station and ends in a historic market near the start. \n\n\n\nPre-book only via Eventbrite here
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/a-watery-wander-around-the-angel-islington-3
LOCATION:Angel Station\, Islington High Street\, London\, N1 8XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Upcoming-walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_1006-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR