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SUMMARY:Historic Hoxton
DESCRIPTION:Hoxton 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 war estates and a park reclaimed from bombed houses\, through to surviving elegant 18C houses\, almshouses\, a radical 19C reforming local authority and road layouts dating back to the Romans. \n\n\n\nThe Gunpowder Plot was unmasked here in 1605\, an enterprising gardener successfully created the first plant hybrids in 1729\, and the first woman Mayor of Shoreditch was elected in 1936. \n\n\n\nThis walk is part of the exciting Hackney History Festival in early May https://hackneyhistoryfestival.org – do browse for a fabulous programme of talks\, walks and tours.  \n\n\n\nBooking is absolutely essential and numbers are limited for your enjoyment and safety https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hackneyhistoryfestival/1589843 \n\n\n\nThe walk will start at Hoxton Station\, last around 90 minutes and end in Hoxton Street.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/historic-hoxton-4
LOCATION:Hoxton Overground Station\, Geffrye Street\, London\, E2 8FF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Hackney History Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first Hackney History Festival in 2024 was a huge success\, with over 1679 participants enjoyed 49 events including 24 talks\, 10 walks\, 12 guided tours\, 2 film screenings and a quiz. I offered walks in De Beauvoir and Hoxton during the festival and am doing so again this year – see separate links for more details and booking. The whole event should be fascinating so do browse the programme which has a wealth of talks and more walks by some fabulous guides.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/hackney-history-festival-2
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SUMMARY:De Beauvoir Town - royal hunting ground to 19C residential estate
DESCRIPTION:De 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\, London Fields\, the Regent’s Canal\, Shoreditch\, south east Islington and Mildmay. It is also known locally as ‘the jam between the Islington and Hackney sandwich’! \n\n\n\nThis walk explores the origins of the area\, including a grand manor house from the 1600s which eventually became a ‘mad house’\, then legal wrangles leading to extensive 19C residential development of pretty streets and a stunning square. We will also hear of lost churches\, a canal basin with wharves that supplied much of the building material for today’s houses\, a factory powered by tall windmills\, the significance of horse stabling and much more. \n\n\n\nThis walk is part of the exciting Hackney History Festival in May https://hackneyhistoryfestival.org – do browse for a fabulous programme of talks\, walks and tours. \n\n\n\nBooking is absolutely essential and numbers are limited for your enjoyment and safety https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hackneyhistoryfestival/1589863 \n\n\n\nThe walk will start at Haggerston Station\, last around 90 minutes and end near the canal and Southgate Road.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/de-beauvoir-town-royal-hunting-ground-to-19c-residential-estate-4
LOCATION:Haggerston Station\, E8 4DY\, United Kingdom
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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 21st May 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-9
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SUMMARY:Historic Holborn
DESCRIPTION:Explore the hidden histories either side of busy High Holborn – Hatton Garden\, Leather Lane\, inns of law and chancery and ancient churches. \n\n\n\nHigh Holborn was originally a westward path up from a crossing over the River Fleet\, leading through green fields and connecting the mediaeval City to Westminster. The areas to either side featured bishop’s palaces\, the first church of the Knights Templar\, legal inns and ancient markets. Later\, smart residential enclaves developed\, then coaching inns\, industry\, jewellery and diamond trades thrived\, followed by extreme poverty and slums\, contrasted with Victorian temples of commerce. \n\n\n\nMore recent rejuvenation now sits by side by side with much of the old fabric of the area\, including several Grade I listed buildings. We explore them all on this wander through the alleyways and green spaces at the south-east boundary of today’s Camden borough. \n\n\n\nPre-booking essential – please click here.
URL:https://lesleythompson.co.uk/events/historic-holborn/2025-05-28
LOCATION:Farringdon Station EC1M 6BY United Kingdom\, EC1M 6BY\, United Kingdom
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