Who was Jack the Ripper?
February 1, 2020
Posted by Jenny, Jack the Ripper Guide. Posted In : Jack the Ripper
If you are planning on attending Bleeding Hearts & Body Parts or Heretics and Horrors walk during the week then you may enjoy Kult pizza. It's a small pizzeria on Cowcross Street, perfectly placed a couple of minutes walk away from where these two walks end.
Finding somewhere that serves quick tasty food during the evenings in the week around Smithfield can be tricky.
The pizzeria is small and funky, clean and bright. They have two choices of pizza sizes, 6" and 10". I chose the 6” pancett...
Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks. Posted In : Eating
Hello and welcome to your February addition of GUIDED THEATRE, the hub for all thing’s theatre, including news, the hottest shows and where to get your tickets.
February, the month of love, pancakes and millions of school kids enjoying their half term holidays. So, what should you look out for this month:
Waitress:
Jenna, a pie-making expert working as a waitress in a small diner in America. With her friends Dawn and Becky, she dreams of happiness and escaping her marriage but after...
Posted by Sarah at ThriftyTheatre. Posted In : Guided Theatre
The squirrels you see in London are grey squirrels. They were introduced into the UK in the 1800s which is quite apt since this cheeky fella upstaged me on my Georgian London tour. As cute as these squirrels are, they can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the stunning red squirrel.
Did you know?
Grey squirrels are renowned for their agility, adept climbing and cunning - they can crack open bird feeders and run along tight-rope wa...
Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks. Posted In : Georgian
It's cheese lover's day!
To celebrate, I’ve rounded up my favourite cheesemongers, street food stalls and cheese boards.
My Best Cheese Shops in London
Paxton & Whitfield
Having started as a cheese stall in London's Aldwych market in 1742, the now partnership of Paxton & Whitfield is my go-to place for cheese. Jermyn Street’s branch of Paxton & Whitfield is one of London’s most iconic shops.
It’s beloved of both the royal family and well-heeled Londoners. As well as the usua...
Posted by Hazel Baker, Director of London Guided Walks. Posted In : Eating
Happy New Year to you all!
Christmas seems a lifetime ago, doesn't it? How are your new year resolutions coming along? Have you been to the gym? Have you refrained from the alcohol? Don't worry, I don't tell anyone if you haven't!
Whatever resolutions you break, the one to keep, is getting out in London with your phone, having a wander and taking some great photos. Luckily, we've got just the walks for you!
From our first Southbank photowalk that we introduced last year, we've now add...
Posted by Alastair Hilton. Posted In : Smartphone Photo Walks
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