SPIES AND SPYMASTERS OF LONDON – A VIRTUAL TOUR IN FACT AND FICTION
SPIES AND SPYMASTERS OF LONDON – A VIRTUAL TOUR IN FACT AND FICTION
Sun, Aug 28, 2022 7:00 PM BST (+01:00)
£10
London A - Z … A London Walks Virtual Tour Series
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A series of eight Virtual Tours presented & curated by five top flight Tourist Guides
About this event
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“The guides really know their stuff and bring the story to life brilliantly, with unexpected twists and turns along the way”
Tamzin C, Tripadvisor March 2021
Following on from two sold-out series of The Story of London, we move into something a little more eclectic…
Eight weeks of great storytelling - 7pm every Wednesday evening London time.
The team that brought you The Story Of London get Historical Alphabetical in a NEW eight-part series of virtual tours with London Walks.
It’s not the kind of map that’s useful in the conventional sense - you’ve got the real-life, iconic A-Z map book for that.
It’s a creative interpretation… eccentric… poetical… psychogeographical even (!). Sometimes it’s just plain odd… but like our city itself always fascinating.
• It’s a new view of the familiar sights of London Town
• It’s a look at the details of London often passed-by
• It’s a well-ordered inventory of all our capital’s hidden treasures
• It’s Sesame Street meets Dr Johnson!
Down these mean streets five guides must go, from the Abbey to Zebra Crossings, from Abbess Close to Zoffany Street.
It promises to be an…
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Absorbing
B
Brilliantly
C
Cultured
W
Whimsical
X
X-entric
Y
Yomp
on
Z
Zoom
Season membership for all 8 walks for just £38. Scroll down for more details
Don't worry if you miss a Wednesday or two, with membership you can enjoy these virtual tours right up to the end of Dec 2021.
The Guides
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“The guides worked wonderfully as a team and made us feel looked after - our mini holiday trip!”
wtc Tripadvisor March 2021
London Walks
London Walks is “the premier urban walking tour company in the entire world.” It’s the gold standard of this profession, this craft. We’ve been walking for over 50 years and pre -covid had a programme of over 100 walks each week, guided by award winning guides and professional experts. We're out walking the streets and online, with 5 star virtual tours for individuals and groups around the world. Find out more at Walks.com
The Tours
Episode 1. A, B & C
Hosted by Adam & Fiona… The Abbey Road mystery, Bond, Sir Thomas Bond & Burlington Bertie, Clerkenwell Close, Catholic Churches and the Capital Ring.
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“Amazingly informative and entertaining”
Lindsay, Tripadvisor May 2021
Episode 2. D, E & F
Hosted by Simon & Russell
E is for anyone who has gone 'round the Castle', or ‘walked down to’ Brixton’s shopping street. Watching pirates being ‘turned off’ and dining at a ground breaking GastroPub.
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“Outstanding… presented in an engaging and informative way with plenty of anecdotes, maps, photos and video clips to enhance the experience”
Glamourjet, Tripadvisor March 2021
Episode 3. G, H & I
Hosted by Russell and Karen
Golden Lion, Gargoyles and Gossips. Greek Street and Gamages
Hatton Garden heists , horticultural gems,Hampstead Heath and High Street Ken
Islington intrigue. Ivy ices. Immaculate Conception.
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“During Lockdown their virtual tours have been a lifesaver”
Connie R, Google Reviews March 2021
Episode 4. J, K & L
Hosted by Simon & Fiona
Jacob prowls the streets, reminding us of the area's industrial past. There's a legacy of literary J's and the place that Londoners feel safest.
Read a book, take a dip, and of course, before the end of the evening we'll all be doing the Lambeth Walk.
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"Thank you for three absolutely wonderful series. You are quite a team. I appreciate your magical weaving of such a great story with your expertise and sense of drama. Such a treat!"
Frances - Reviewed via Ko-fi
Episode 5. M, N & O
Hosted by Karen & Adam
Maiden Lane , mistresses, menus and murder most foul, not to mention Oxford Street, obelisks and Old Bailey trials.
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"Thank you for a great virtual walk series they have been a joy to watch."
Lara - Reviewed via Ko-fi
Episode 6. P, Q & R
Hosted by Fiona & Simon
If we can see through the murky London Peculiar we'll commemorate the unsung heros. More literary giants, this time in their day jobs. I'll take you to the station, via the workhouse and the church, finding the architypal Londoner on the way.
Regent's leads to Regent's Park, and don't forget Russell Sq!
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“Kept me entertained throughout the lockdowns”
Lindsay, Tripadvisor May 2021
Episode 7. S, T & U
Hosted by Russell & Karen
A Roman Bath that is not all it seems. Lamposts with stinky purposes. The Tudor mansion where Mr Sutton did not live.
London's oldest thatre, laden with ghosts. A sugary benefactor. By far the greatest team, the world has ever seen.
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“Excellent!"
Carolyn - Reviewed via Ko-fi
Episode 8. V, W, X, Y & Z
Hosted by Adam & Fiona
Wetlands and Marshes. A Music Hall and a prison
Victoria Street, Walking, Crosses, York House and Zanzibar
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“I've lived in London for most of my life and have learned so much over the 2 series”
Tamzin C, Tripadvisor March 2021
The Deal
Season membership is £38, just £4.75/ tour.
The tours will be recorded, membership will give you access to the recordings until the end of Dec 2021. So plenty of time to catch up if you can’t join in live one week. Or, if 7pm on Wednesday doesn’t suit you, buy membership and you can watch each tour at whatever time you like, they will be uploaded weekly once they have happened.
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"Your talks entertained my Sunday evenings and also added considerably to my knowledge of London"
Ian - Reviewed via Ko-fi
From big Streets to tiny Lanes, round Crescents, up Hills and over Bridges. Let us show you what's there, tell you what was, and explain why their names came to be. High Streets and Broadways to Passages and Closes, one thing we promise, we'll never leave you stranded in a Cul de Sac.