Westminster Walks

07/09/2024

Just some of the internal tours that my fellow Islington Guided Walks colleagues are currently offering. The Towers of ! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/islington-guided-walks-9921139218

04/09/2024

Date for your diary! Saturday 5th October is this year's Local London Guiding Day. 5 guiding associations - Camden Tour Guides Association, Islington Guided Walks, https://www.facebook.com/LondonCityGuides/ Lambeth Tour Guides Association and City of Westminster Guide Lecturers' Association will be offering free walks on the hour every hour between 10 and 4 on the theme Local Heroes. Reserve your free place in advance by clicking on the respective links https://locallondonguidingday.com

04/09/2024

Discovered this fascinating blog via leading a walk for the Department of Business and Trade last night. Much research has been done into the men recorded on the replica war memorial within their building.

"Keeping the memory of sacrifice alive"

02/09/2024

Listening to David Grant standing in for Robert Elms on catch-up and loved his interview with Jane Palm-Gold about the research she has done into the life of Derek Jarman and her upcoming exhibition in London until 18th September which sounds like it will be fascinating.

The interview starts at 30:50 and lasts about 20 minutes. The exhibition starts tomorrow at The Farsight Gallery in Flitcroft Street near St Giles in the Fields. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jhh55z and https://janepalmgold.com/stop-press-derek-jarman-soho-fifth-continent-exhibition-jane-palm-gold-coming-london-rye-arts-festival-september-2024/

This innovative exhibition on show at the Farsight Gallery, St. Giles, London from 3 -18 September 2024 blends original artworks, photography and history to document Jarman’s relationship with the land and nature at Phoenix House in London’s West End and Prospect Cottage, Dungeness.      ....

29/08/2024

If anyone is passing through Marylebone there’s an exhibition of Terence Donovan’s photos in a gallery at the junction of Chiltern and Dorset Streets not far from Marylebone High St. They said it might close before its advertised end date of 14th September.

I’d also recommend popping into the Barley Mow close by with its unusual drinking boxes. https://www.atlasgallery.com/exhibition/terence-donovan

17/08/2024

Last minute idea for today! Book on a tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall with me! Tours are at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm and last an hour.

Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff

08/08/2024

I've just added a Fitzrovia walk on 18th August to my Westminster Walks events list but can't seem to add this one! My next 'From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam' walk will be on Sunday 1st September at 2pm

Explore the ups and downs of Walthamstow's history on this guided walk with Joanna Moncrieff

03/08/2024

We're two weeks away from the next day of tours of Waltham Forest Town Hall. Join me for an hour's exploration of the inside and outside of this magnificent building on 17th August and every third Saturday of the month up to and including November (at the moment). Organised in conjunction with London Borough of Waltham Forest

Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff

21/07/2024

If you're free between Wednesday and Saturday this week I would thoroughly recommend going to Walthamstow to see The Tempest with The Greek Theatre Players in the grounds of Walthamstow School for Girls just off Church Hill. I went to the preview at Copped Hall today and it was a fantastic production with many stand-out cast members.

Tickets can only be bought on the door. https://www.greektheatreplayers.co.uk/2024

17/07/2024

Tomorrow night at Chingford Historical Society both in person and online via Zoom we will have City of Westminster Guide Lecturers' Association Guide Charlie Forman talking about 'When Horses Ran London'. I have already seen his talk twice* and thoroughly recommend it!

There's no need to book if you want to attend in person. £3 on the door for non-members. Venue address is Chingford C of E School (Junior site), Cambridge Road E4 7BP which is near the Co-op on Station Road.

*First time was at a Westminster Guides' meeting, then I booked him to talk to C&I Guides and then I passed his details to CHS! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-horses-ran-london-tickets-939945681837?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/07/2024

From 20 July and every 3rd Saturday of each month I’m delighted to announce I will be leading of Town Hall. Here are a few tasters. Photos 1-3 by Siobhán Doran and Hawkins/Brown via on Instagram & the 4th is mine. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-forest-town-hall-guided-tour-tickets-931951220187

03/07/2024

I’m really looking forward to seeing this on Monday.

Independent theatre company telling untold stories. Support us here: www.bluefiretheatre.co.uk

23/06/2024

New date for my 'From Pimp Hall to Alehouse Field' around is Sunday 11th August at 2pm. Book now!

A walk exploring Chingford's history from forest village to London suburb with an unexpected cast of characters along the way.

16/05/2024

🚶 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞? 🚶

📢 This is your chance to transform your passion into a profession. Don’t miss out!

Maybe you have a hobby or passion in arts, history, literature, or architecture.

Join us for a FREE walk around the iconic King's Cross area and see what it takes to become a qualified Camden Tour Guide!

This special walk is designed for anyone curious about turning their love for culture and history into a rewarding career as a tour guide.

Book your Spot https://bit.ly/3wEO8wP

Dates: 16th May + 19th June + 3rd July 2024

15/05/2024

This is great! I’ve just splashed out on a starter pack.

Visit City churches and pick up the collectable cards.

07/05/2024

I'm going to be doing a different kind of walking on the evening of Tuesday 18th June. Hoping for dry cool weather! Any donations appreciated!

Thank you for supporting our team in fundraising for the 20th anniversary of the London Legal Walk. We will be walking 10km on Tuesday 18th June to support the most vulnerable in society to access lif

23/04/2024

Unusually there are some tickets left for tomorrow's tour of Canonbury Tower. Well worth visiting and the view from the top is very special too.

The view from the top of Canonbury Tower - see it for yourself soon. Our next two small group exclusive tours are on Wed 24th April and Friday 10th May, booking essential canonburytower.eventbrite.co.uk

22/04/2024

Fred Barnes features on my Little Venice walk - new date coming soon!

Join us next Thursday for a talk celebrating the whirlwind life of the legendary Music Hall performer Fred Barnes.

Described as both a dazzling performer on stage, whilst also a 'menace to His Majesty's fighting forces' amid his contentious and erratic private life offstage, Barnes experienced the highs and lows of brilliant performing career and troubled private life.

Join us for an evening of oral histories, images and exerts from letters and press interviews from our archives.

🎟️FREE tickets https://ow.ly/ck6g50RiWBw

👋British Music Hall Society: Home of Music Hall & Variety

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06/04/2024

Have you ever visited the amazing Fitzrovia Chapel? Next Sunday 14th April I will be leading a walk exploring the hidden history of Fitzrovia which will take in a quick visit to the chapel during their open afternoon. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-tour-off-the-beaten-track-in-fitzrovia-tickets-850917797037?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/03/2024

The weather is set to improve this afternoon so why not get on the tube to Walthamstow Central (Zone 3) and then a short walk or bus ride to the William Morris Gallery and join me on my 'From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam' Guided walk 2-4pm.

Explore the ups and downs of Walthamstow's history on this guided walk with Joanna Moncrieff

11/03/2024

This has nothing to do with tour guiding but my research tips learned from guiding and family research lead me in many different directions! It all started with a wedding report of my aunt and uncle's wedding with the mention of a cousin I hadn't come across before

A newspaper report of my aunt's wedding in 1945 led me on a search for lost cousins via the Korean War

20/02/2024

Exhibition at Watermen's Hall 24/25 February + talk

Hands on History is a mudlarking events organisation formed of mudlarks. We create events, exhibitions and activities related to London, Mudlarking and History.

20/01/2024

It looks like tomorrow's (Sunday 21st) London weather will be windy so a good reason to stay in! Why not join me at 6pm GMT for a virtual tour of the West End's most famous food & drink shops?

I will use old and new maps and photos to take you on a virtual tour via PowerPoint and Zoom. This particular tour includes information as to my research techniques which have helped to send me down many a rabbit hole!

Here are some of the images from the tour and a selection of lovely comments from doing it previously https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-tour-food-and-drink-emporiums-of-the-west-end-tickets-785136573627?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/01/2024

Discover the history of Islington’s first parish church and enjoy a panoramic view across London from its 18th-century tower.

04/01/2024

This Sunday 7th January at 2pm join me on my best-selling ‘From Monoux and Morris to 🍺 and Bacon Jam’ around . Also on 17th February https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/waltham-forest-walks-and-virtual-tours-951629

08/08/2023

I'm booked on a tour of the Speaker's House next week. It's actually my second visit. Booking for this and tours to see Big Ben are all on this link

07/08/2023

Three fantastic 5 star reviews for the walk I led for the law firm I work part-time for around . I am v pleased to say that it raised £200 for St John's Hospice. Currently available for private groups it will be on Eventbrite as a public walk as soon as I have thought of a title!

01/08/2023

In my last minute prep for a charity walk I'm doing around Fitzrovia on Thursday I found this very interesting video about the history of toy theatres. It was made by members of the Pollocks Museum Trust who are keeping the contents of the shop and museum safe until a new site can be found.

NB this will become a public walk once I have come up with a good title!

On 31 March 1971, Pollock’s Toy Museum held a Grand Opening Ceremony for the joining up of its two buildings on a quiet corner in Fitzrovia, where it has remained…