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Beautifying Bermondsey

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Ada Salter with her favourite flowers  © Oonagh Gay Oonagh Gay of Crouch End Walks and I were joined by a very interesting group of walkers for our Ada Salter – Beautifying Bermondsey walk for Open Garden Squares on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air and Fun

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

  We got both fresh air and fun on yesterday’s Bermondsey walk and some stunning views of the Thames and the London skyline to boot!  Each time I walk these streets  as spring turns to summer and the trees come into full … Continue reading →

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Beautifying Bermondsey 

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

It was pretty windy when Oonagh led the first of our Ada Salter walks in Bermondsey last week, but that didn’t put off the group who all enjoyed the mix of Garden estate, old warehouses and sunning Thames views upriver. … Continue reading →

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New Walks for 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

After a couple of months of hibernation and planning I’m shall be starting to offer a regular programme of walks again from March. I’m excited  to announce new walks for 2017 about two women I admire  very much. Ada Salter: Beautifying Bermondsey … Continue reading →

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The Garretts of Gower Street – an adventure story for girls

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

Behind this door between the 1870s to the 1930s, four women of one remarkable family were making their mark upon the world though only one, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, is named on the plaque. So how did it begin? Apparently, her mother Louisa told this story of … Continue reading →

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From Black Dwarf to Spare Rib

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Why not join me on Saturday afternoon to stroll through Clerkenwell? The old Borough of Finsbury has a strong history  of print and publishing and many fictional links too. Bank notes; three national newspapers; periodicals from Edward Cave’s The Gentleman … Continue reading →

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Charity Weekend – Reading, Revels & Royalty — Clerkenwell and Islington Guides

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Clerkenwell and Islington Guides are marking the Queen’s official birthday with a weekend of walks across the Borough. Walks take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10th – 12th June from Angel, Farringdon, Highbury, Old Street and Upper Holloway Each … Continue reading →

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