- This walk, led by an art historian or archaeologist, explores how the British Museum came into existence in the mid-eighteenth century during the period of Enlightenment, so called because of... >>
- 2.5 hours
List of Walks: Architecture
An Italian Villa on the River Thames: Inigo Jones's Queen's house, Greenwich
PRICE: £35 per person or £165 per group
‘Sollid, proporsionable according to the rulles, masculine and unaffected.’ In the words of its own creator, the Queen’s House holds an immense role in the history of British architecture. This... more >>Kenwood House- a Villa in the Heath
PRICE: £90 per person, or from £440 per group
Set in the tranquil ground of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood house is one of the hidden treasures of London. The 18th century villa, remodelled by Robert Adam for Lord Mansfield, is today a small but rich... more >>Tides of Time - a riverside stroll
PRICE: £180 per group
"Old Father Thames" is the longest and best known river in England and has inspired many writers and artists. In this walk, we move against the flow from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament as... more >>Introduction to London Architecture
PRICE: £45 per person, or from £200 per group
Constantly changing throughout time, London’s topography and architectural elements are completely different from those of any other big European capital. Spanning from the Norman times till recent... more >>Portrait of a City
PRICE: £ 40 per person or £225 per group
London has a rich 2000 year old history, but much of it is hidden and hard to perceive by the uninitiated. This walk seeks to bring to light much of this history, looking broadly at the story of the... more >>Categories
British Museum: A Passion for Possessing Curiosities
The Shrine of a Nation: Westminster Abbey
- From its foundation by Edward the Confessor to the funeral of Princess Diana, Westminster Abbey has always been associated with Royal and political power in Britain. Within the main nave, the... >>
- 3 hours