Hidden London – Wardrobe Place, EC4V Wardrobe Place is a little courtyard just off Carter Lane. This is hidden place in London which feels like the streets were left untouched… Read More
New River Head
Clerkenwell is an area flowing with history of London’s water supply. There is Myddelton Square, Amwell Street, Chadwell Street, Myddelton Street and River Street all in recognition to the New… Read More
Cloudesley Square, Barnsbury
Cloudesley square was the first square to be built over the Barnsbury area of Islington and was originally part of the Cloudesley Estate. The site of the square was formerly… Read More
History of Ice cream in London
It’s on hot days like today where we Londoners should thank Victorian entrepreneur Carlo Gatti for introducing us to this splendid cool nectar. Carlo Gatti came to London in 1847… Read More
Exploring London on foot
“London is a city that needs, that demands, to be explored on foot.” Geoff Nicholson, The Lost Art of Walking The pace of London and its people moves so fast… Read More
The Start of the Georgians
Only one of Queen Anne’s seventeen pregnancies produced a potential heir, William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700). His death in July 1700 at the tender age of eleven caused Parliament to… Read More
What does the Coat of Arms of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries mean?
What is a Coat of Arms? During medieval times a coat of arms was very important. It told everybody who you were, what family you belonged to, who your relatives… Read More
Christie’s in London
Christie’s is the world’s oldest fine art auctioneer and has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since 1766, when James Christie conducted the very first sale in London. Since… Read More
Customer Comments
"All of the walks are informative, entertaining and a great way to learn about, and see, things in London, that aren't necessarily the top 10 tourist sites. Hazel holds a wealth of information and delivers it in a manner that keeps the group engaged."
“Hazel provided an informative and fun commentary(and well microphoned up) on a cold and windy night. Took us to some places that,although a lifelong Londoner, I had not been to before. I would recommend her walks."