Upcoming Walks


'HISTORICAL STROLL ROUND THE BLOCK'
 

Focusing on some of the famous names carved on the Freize. This great lunchtime walk will also cover places and anecdotes from Bloomsbury's colourful history

Wednesday, 23rd February 2011, 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

All walks are led by Dr Ros Stanwell-Smith, a Public Health Consultant who is also a Blue Badge Guide

The walk is free. Numbers are limited (20 places). If you would like to participate, please book with Ingrid James: Tel: 020 7927 - 2434 or email ingrid.james@lshtm.ac.uk

Walks are Funded by the Wellcome Trust

Aly Mir
Walks on the Wild Side
 

Sunday 6 March 2011 - The Holloway Road Experience

Meet 3.00pm outside Highbury & Islington tube station

It’s back to the Swinging Sixties as we visit sites associated with Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Joe Meek and others. This walk lasts about 2 hours and ends at Manor House. £5

  

For more details and to find out about future walks please see www.walksonthewildside.net  

email: Walksotws@btinternet.com

or call 07913 563227 

 

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