River Peck with Tom Bolton
Sat 6 Sept , 11am – 2pm
Tom Bolton, author of London’s Lost Rivers: A Walker’s Guide, leads a walk along the full length of the River Peck, from Honor Oak Park to the Thames at South Dock. The lost River Peck is Peckham’s river, buried under south east London. It sweeps from One Tree Hill across Peckham Rye and the industrial backlands to the Surrey Docks. On the way it takes in parts of London few ever visit, well off any tourist trail.
Meeting point: Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY
Nearest tube: Honor Oak Park
River Peck at Totally Thames
River Tyburn with Tom Bolton
Sun 7 Sept, 11am – 1.30pm
Tom Bolton, author of London’s Lost Rivers: A Walker’s Guide, leads a walk tracing part of the buried River Tyburn, from Baker Street to Vauxhall Bridge. The Tyburn is one of London’s lost rivers, buried to accommodate the sprawling city and West End – but still flowing beneath the streets. This river traces and shapes the history of the West End, including the institutions of monarchy, church and department store. On this walk you will uncover layers of social history and cultural curiosity, and find out about the controversies along its route.
Meeting point: Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LA
Nearest tube: Baker Street
Tyburn at Totally Thames
Tickets:
£10 – cash on the day only. Email teabolton@hotmail.com to book.
PLUS – THE GEEK OFF!
Sat 20 Sept, 11am – 12:30pm
HMS President, Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0HJ
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