London Walks Spring 2011

Wednesday 23rd March – Lambeth and the South Bank. A stroll around the back of Waterloo station into Lambeth and then along the Albert Embankment with stunning views of Westminster, and on to the site of the Festival of Britain. Starts at 11am opposite the Old Vic, on the corner of Waterloo Road and The Cut.

Wednesday 30th March – Bermondsey & Rotherhithe. Rotherhithe started as a landing place for cattle (rother) and was part of the Bermondsey Abbey estate. It subsequently became famous for shipbuilding, docks and warehouses, and a home for sea captains and seafarers. Meet at Bermondsey tube station (Jubilee Line) at 11am for a stroll along the river to Rotherhithe.

Saturday 9th April – Alleyways of the City 1. The original Alleyways walk meanders through the byways of the City around the Bank and Fenchurch Street, and ends near the Monument. Meet outside Cannon Street Station at 11am.

Tuesday 12th April – Dulwich. Dulwich Village grew out of the estate and college established by Edward Alleyn in the early 17th century. There was rapid growth in the 18th century and Dulwich retains its Georgian elegance. It is also the site of the oldest public picture gallery in England. Starts at 11am from the ticket office at West Dulwich Station.

Tuesday 19th April – Alleyways 2 - For those who missed it, this walk takes you through the alleyways and lanes between St Paul’s Cathedral and the River. Starts at 11am from outside the Blackfriar pub (opposite Blackfriars station). Please note that underground trains do not stop at Blackfriars (nearest stations are Temple, Mansion House or St Paul’s).

Tuesday 10th May - Isleworth. Isleworth grew into a popular resort for royal courtiers in the 17th

and 18th centuries, and some of the big houses remain. Later industrial development and war damage have not destroyed the riverside grouping of church, pub and houses, one of the prettiest sights on the Thames in the London area. Starts at 11am from Isleworth railway station.

Tuesday 24th May – Wimbledon. The village is 150 ft above sea level and grew to importance in the Georgian period as wealthy merchants made it a popular retreat. Many of the Georgian houses remain, particularly around the edge of the Common. Meet at the War Memorial at the north end of Wimbledon Village. Take 93 bus from opposite Wimbledon station up the hill through the Village and get off at the War Memorial (near the Common).

The cost of each walk is £6 payable on the day, and please email before to book your place on a walk (25 people max. per walk): ian.bevan55[at]ntlworld.com, or by phone

on 0208 402 8017.

More details of these walks can be found on the website: www.ianswalksntalks.com/walks