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History From Below @historyfrombelow.com · 2d

Interested in London's Social History? Join me on a walk through Clerkenwell’s dark past: prisons, paupers, gangs and grim tales that shaped one of London’s most dangerous districts in the 19th Century #socialhistory #workingclasshistory #londonhistory #clerkenwell #guidedwalk #walkingtour

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 2d

If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment.

Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering fascinating stories right on your doorstep.

Read more …
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Would you like to become a tour guide?

If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering …

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 3d

This Saturday! Explore 1,000 years of #Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s, Upper St — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

This coming Saturday 11th October at 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 7d

If you’re walking with us today please share your photos!

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24d

Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London.

🗓️Saturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4.
Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to our newly qualified guides who last night received their badges and certificates from Jason Jackson, Mayor of #Islington.

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks Andy!

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Andy Taylor @andyhammer.bsky.social · 18d

Stick the date in your diary - loads of great guided walks across London - and they’re all free!
Unfortunately I can’t take part this year but took people out on this in 2024 and it was good fun so get yourself along there!

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24d

Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London.

🗓️Saturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4.
Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you!

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EC1 Echo @ec1echo.bsky.social · 19d

Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past

This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
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Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past

This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.

www.ec1echo.co.uk

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 22d

2 weeks to go!

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24d

Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London.

🗓️Saturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4.
Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24d

Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London.

🗓️Saturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4.
Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 25d

This is a great interview with our guide Jonathan! #loveLondon

dwellerpodcast.bsky.social @dwellerpodcast.bsky.social · 28d

I spoke to Jonathan Wober about how a love of exploring London on foot led him to become a tour guide, with a focus on the City of London and Islington. This has given him an even greater appreciation for London.

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Jonathan Wober: A Growing Love of London Through the Experience of Being a Tour Guide

Podcast Episode · City Dweller · 09/12/2025 · 24m

podcasts.apple.com

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November.

🔗 More info and apply here
islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 26d

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street #Islington — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

This coming Saturday 20th at 11am. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Or join us first at:

📌 Meet the Guides'
🗓️ Wednesday 22 October at 6.30pm.

The course tutors & our guides will show you their favourite parts of Clerkenwell followed by a chance to ask questions & socialise in a local pub. #Free but please book in advance. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clerkenwel...

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November.

🔗 More info and apply here
islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Join a guided tour and climb 178 steps to the top for epic views across London. 2 more dates just added.

📍 Caledonian Market Clock Tower

📅 Sunday 26 October
Saturday 29 November

🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/caledonia...

#Islington #HiddenLondon #ClockTowerTour #London

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WestminsterWalks @westminsterwalks.bsky.social · Aug 8

I really must get round to booking this! Tomorrow!

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Aug 5

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#HiddenLondon

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Aug 5

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#HiddenLondon

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Aug 5

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#HiddenLondon

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 22

⛪️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now!

🔗 bit.ly/44XGY3X

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 19

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street.

90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views.

Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 22

⛪️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now!

🔗 bit.ly/44XGY3X

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 19

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street.

90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views.

Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 21

❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT!
👉 1pm slots till available.

Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM

#Islington #london #Tour #History

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨

August tours are sold out 🔥

📅 Saturday 26 July:
🕚 11am – Last few tickets
🕐 1pm – Selling fast

Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London.

🔗 shorturl.at/wzxr7

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 21

❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT!
👉 1pm slots till available.

Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM

#Islington #london #Tour #History

Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨

August tours are sold out 🔥

📅 Saturday 26 July:
🕚 11am – Last few tickets
🕐 1pm – Selling fast

Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London.

🔗 shorturl.at/wzxr7

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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨

August tours are sold out 🔥

📅 Saturday 26 July:
🕚 11am – Last few tickets
🕐 1pm – Selling fast

Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London.

🔗 shorturl.at/wzxr7

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