Fancy a nice walk? How about an informative one with qualified local guides?
Jo Wilkinson and Karen Lansdown were born and brought up in Holborn and still have parents living here. Their company, Lansdown's London, have a number of guided walks in December - including Boxing Day!
Lost & Found – Bloomsbury with Jo
Saturday 3rd December 2016 at 11am
Bloomsbury has remarkably close associations with children and young people.
Explore one of London's most attractive areas and discover some of these fascinating links including Peter Pan and his lost boys, Captain Coram and his foundlings, a world famous children's hospital, a Nobel prize winning poet and a stunning Art Deco building which is said to have been the inspiration for a classic children's toy and much more.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-found-bloomsbury-tickets-29247493039
The City of London – A Watery Walk with Karen
Saturday 10th December 2016 at 11am
Follow the River Thames as it flows alongside the City of London from Blackfriars to Tower Bridge.'As well as providing some stunning iconic views, this watery walk encompasses many aspects of the City's history through a wide range of landmarks including wharves, churches, livery halls and bridges and touches on the "lost" rivers of the Fleet and Walbrook. Don't forget to bring your camera!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-london-a-watery-walk-tickets-29373254194
Walks over the Christmas Period. Perfect for walking off that festive feast or entertaining friends and family.
50 Shades of Gray's Inn Road with Jo
Monday 26th December 2016 at 11am (Boxing Day)
Explore this fascinating area, which is far from grey! You will visit gardens and graves, meet doctors and dentists, lawyers and ladies of the night - and even a cross dresser. And despite the title, you can safely bring your granny along!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/50-shades-of-grays-inn-road-tickets-26440817196
Holborn – Residents, Rascals & Riots with Jo
Tuesday 27th December 2016 at 11am (Bank Holiday)
Meet eccentrics, inventors, writers and ordinary people on this walk through Holborn,'We will visit some well-known areas and some less known ones and find out about the colourful characters whose lives , work and in some cases, crimes have shaped this area. We will meet some idealists and be shocked by some very bad behaviour indeed.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/residents-rascals-and-riots-tickets-24482238033
Sensational Smithfield with Karen
Saturday 31st December 2016 at 11am (New Year's Eve)
Fun and Frolics, Animal and Human Slaughter. Medieval Monks, Body Snatchers, Ghosts and Film Locations. Lots to discover on this walk around the perimeter of London's famous meat market.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensational-smithfield-tickets-27236508129
Jo Wilkinson is a history graduate and has worked at the British Museum and the Royal Courts of Justice. She is an official City of London Guide and Camden Guide. As a native of Holborn she also run tours of Holborn and Bloomsbury.
Karen Lansdown is an ex-teacher and was previously a costume designer specialising in historic costume. She is an official City of London Guide and Clerkenwell and Islington Guide.