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Doing the Lambeth Walk!

By Alison Wood

A 90-minute walking tour based around Lambeth Walk - the street itself, and the local people's reputation, established in that song!

Location

The Garden Cafe

5 Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7LB United Kingdom

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Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Community • Historic

“Lambeth you've never seen,
The skies ain't blue, the grass ain't green.
It hasn't got the Mayfair touch,
But that don't matter very much!” *

North Lambeth was the first area of the borough to develop, as the boggy marshland along the south bank of the River Thames dried up, industry flourished and the population exploded. Join this 90-minute walking tour to discover stories of the people who have lived or worked here. Despite often difficult conditions, they established a reputation for resourcefulness, resilience and pride.

Meet outside the Garden Museum Cafe, on the corner of Lambeth Road (what3words: larger.lock.flank)

The tour is mostly flat, but please contact the organiser if you have accessibility concerns. We will do our best to accommodate everybody.

*From song ‘The Lambeth Walk’, Me and My Girl, Furber and Rose, 1937

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour will last for about 90 minutes. We will walk a total distance of about 1 mile (1.6km).

Are there any toilets?

There are no public toilets en route. There are toilets in the Garden Museum Cafe at the meeting point. The Windmill pub, towards the middle of the tour, is part of the Lambeth Community Toilet Scheme; you can use their toilets. The tour finishes near the Imperial War Museum, which is free to enter.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour is not unsuitable for children but it is aimed at adults. Children who may be interested are welcome.

Can I bring my dog?

The tour is all outdoors in public areas. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Will the tour go ahead in bad weather?

The tour will go ahead in any weather, unless extreme weather creates dangerous conditions. The organiser will contact walkers by email if that is the case. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions.

Can I get a refund?

You will get a refund if you cancel one day or more before the tour date. If you need to cancel on the day, please contact the organiser for a refund. Unfortunately, Eventbrite's fee is non-refundable.

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Alison Wood

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