Tales from the Towpath: from Little Venice to Paddington Green

Westminster Guides

Discover how a romantic spot called Little Venice was created, why Bohemians and Business Folk choose to live along the Grand Union Towpath.

by green Cabbies Tea Hut

Harley Street BID free walks around Marylebone

Marylebone is a charming London district known for its elegant Georgian architecture, boutique shops and renowned medical centres. Take a walk around Marylebone with a friendly, qualified London guide, who will make history come alive for you.

Inside Out programme of free walks during August

Wonderful Westminster - a cultural treasure trove!  Come on a free walk with a friendly, qualified City of Westminster guide during the “Inside Out” Programme in August 2024.  There is a huge range of walks to choose from, so something for everyone!

Why is this area called Little Venice? Popular legend has it that bad boy poet Lord Byron gave it the nickname when visiting a fellow writer here. The name has stuck! You’ll hear tales of artists, musicians and entrepreneurs who settled here.It’s also the story of how a rural part of London was transformed by the coming of the Industrial Revolution in the late 1700s. First the building of the Grand Union Canal – and then the arrival of the railways.As we walk along the towpath, I’ll tell you stories about hard working barge families who transported heavy goods along the canal. They worked long hours with little in the way of employment protection.After leaving the canal, we’ll explore the historic Paddington Green locality – where the celebrities of their day had rural retreats. We’ll also see a building named in honour of West African nationalist – Amilcar Cabral - who outwitted Portugal’s dictator, Antonio Salazar, to gain independence for his people.This walk is led by a qualified City of Westminster guide, Lesley McAlpine. Meet Lesley at Warwick Avenue tube Statiion, by green Cabbies Tea Hut.This free walk is part of the “Inside Out” programme of walks, kindly supported by Westminster Council.After the walk we would be very grateful if you could you complete a short survey, with questions about the walk. Thank you.

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Tales from the Towpath: from Little Venice to Paddington Green

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