Run Back in Time

31/12/2022

RIP a legend of our times, fashion icon, Vivienne Westwood who passed away here in Clapham Old Town on 29th December.
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There are lovely flowers left outside her house in Clapham Old Town this morning which is on our running route of Clapham. The rain seems to reflect the sadness…
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26/12/2022

* S C A R E C R O W *

Normally he scares off birds but this time of year, as you can see he’s had too much turkey.
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Perhaps he should book on to our next tour to run it off!
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We hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas and we’ll catch you very soon out on a run tour 🏃🏼🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

13/11/2022

* R E V I E W *

Thanks to those who joined us on our run tour of Clapham yesterday… it was an absolutely perfect day for it and we hope you had fun!
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Here are a few pics of our tour guide Loona from at the start of our tour just by Clapham Common tube station. His passion for history is something else and the delivery of facts is always so fun and engaging. We are so lucky to have him onboard but we honestly don’t know how he remembers all the finer details and dates etc!!
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We received this lovely review on Facebook from

“I went on this run tour yesterday and was totally intrigued by all the bits of history in Clapham that I never knew about! Well organised, interesting and a lovely way to do a run!”
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Watch this space for new tours, new destinations and new dates!!

13/11/2022

These are a really lovely gift idea for the runner in your life!

And if you’d like a gift from us then please use code JULES15 at checkout for 15% off or use this link:

https://shop.outsideandactive.com/discount/JULES15

Explore London on your weekly runs It’s not often a truly original product hits the market but here, in time for Christmas, is the real thing: a box containing 30 cards each with a running route. The publishers put this great idea together to satisfy London runners’ need for fresh routes. The…

05/11/2022

* O N E WE E K *

Yep…. There is just ONE WEEK to go until our next run tour of Clapham and the weather looks like a vast improvement on today thank goodness!!
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Come and join us as we run to Clapham’s most significant historical spots!
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And if you’re wondering who the lady in this photo is, her name is Violet Piercy. Find out who she was, where she lived and what she’s famous for on next Saturday’s tour!
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FUN FACTUAL FITNESS!!

29/10/2022

Just 2 weeks to go until our next run tour!!
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Join experienced historian Loona from Let’s Discover London and running coach Jules from R u n n i n g R e w i r e as they take you on a guided run to uncover the secrets of Clapham’s past!
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Book via Eventbrite and we’ll see you on November 12th!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/361004924447
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09/09/2022

It is with great sadness and as a mark of respect on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, that our run tour of Clapham tomorrow (Saturday 10th September) will no longer take place.

Our new tour date is SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER.
If you have already booked via Eventbrite your tickets will remain valid, however if you cannot attend please do get in touch for a refund.

We thank you for your understanding.

01/09/2022

This is the Temperance statue on Clapham Common which was originally on London Bridge in the 1880s but had to be moved to Clapham because it was making the bridge crack!

To find out the purpose of this statue (and why it didn’t quite work!!), be sure to join us on our next tour of Clapham on the 10th September!!

30/08/2022

This is the old fire station in Clapham Old Town.

Guess what firemen used to drink when they were thirsty and why ... find out on our running guided tour on 10th September.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-back-in-time-historical-running-tour-of-clapham-common-tickets-361004924447

25/08/2022

* S U N *

Anyone else in London been missing the sun today?
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So to brighten up your grey, damp and dreary day let’s for one moment imagine the sun is shining and we are sitting in this local establishment, drinking an ice cold beverage!!!!!
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Have you ever been to the Sun pub and sat in the wonderful beer garden? There used to be a church on the site till it was destroyed by a World War 2 bomb and The Sun took the land over.
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To learn more about the lesser known Clapham join our next run tour on September 10th!!
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Stay tuned for more fun facts!

21/08/2022

NEXT TOUR DATE: Saturday 10th September!!
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Come and run with us and discover the rich history of Clapham Common .. link to register in bio 👆🏻

22/06/2022

* W H O L I V E D H E R E ? *

This quiet, unassuming road in Clapham was the home of the earliest female marathon runner, who ran at a time when women were banned from marathons as it 'might upset their biology'.
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One of the many stories on our Run Tour of Clapham on July 2nd!
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Grab your ticket via the link in our bio!

13/06/2022

* M O U N T P O N D *

Good morning from Mount Pond in Clapham, one of the stops at our next run tour!
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Here, one of the founding fathers of the USA conducted science experiments over 200 years ago to measure the size of a molecule.
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To find out more about our run tour of Clapham and to book please click the link in bio!

09/06/2022

* O F F I C I A L L A U N C H *

The wait is finally over!!!
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After the success of our trial tour at the end of last year we are pleased to announced that is now GO!
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The first ‘official’ Run Tour around Clapham is on July 2nd.
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This collaboration between experienced London tour guide Loona, from and professional running coach Jules, from was received extremely well by all those who attended the trial. Everyone (including Jules!) learned so much about their local area - not realising what fascinating history surrounds us every day!
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The tour is run at a leisurely, conversational pace with plenty of stops so it’s suitable for all level of runner!
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Tickets are a mere £15 and you can book by copying and pasting this link in to your browser, where you will also find more info about what promises to be another superb event!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-back-in-time-historical-running-tour-of-clapham-common-tickets-361004924447

Come and join us for a historical running tour around Clapham Common - suitable for runners who can already run a continuous 30 minutes.

09/06/2022

* O F F I C I A L L A U N C H *

The wait is finally over!!!
🏃🏻‍♀️
After the success of our trial tour at the end of last year we are pleased to announced that is now GO!
🏃🏾‍♂️
The first ‘official’ Run Tour around Clapham is on July 2nd.
🏃🏼
This collaboration between experienced London tour guide Loona, from and professional running coach Jules, from was received extremely well by all those who attended the trial. Everyone (including Jules!) learned so much about their local area - not realising what fascinating history surrounds us every day!
🏃🏻‍♀️
The tour is run at a leisurely, conversational pace with plenty of stops so it’s suitable for all level of runner!
🏃🏾‍♂️
Tickets are a mere £15 and you can book by copying and pasting this link in to your browser, where you will also find more info about what promises to be another superb event!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-back-in-time-historical-running-tour-of-clapham-common-tickets-361004924447