Thomas Docwra Shield The shields in the Chapter Hall of St John’s Gate are a wonderfully visual timeline of the English Grand Priors of the Order of St John, Clerkenwell…. Read More
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A brief history of Barnsbury, London
Where does the name Barnsbury come from? The name ‘Barnsbury’ comes from the de Berners family, which owned the medieval manor that occupied the site until the early C16th. The… Read More
Artist Walter Sickert in Highbury
Walter Sickert, Victorian artist & actor At 1 Highbury Place there is a Georgian building with the green plaque was once Walter Sickert’s school of painting and engraving. Walter Richard… Read More
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"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."