My walking tours are a natural progression of Jane's London – my blog/website where for the past decade I have been writing about my London observations and marrying them with collections of my photos such as this collection of 'white' places in to tie in with the snowy weather we had back in March 2018.
22 Apr 2018
Jane's London – it's all in the details
My walking tours are a natural progression of Jane's London – my blog/website where for the past decade I have been writing about my London observations and marrying them with collections of my photos such as this collection of 'white' places in to tie in with the snowy weather we had back in March 2018.
19 Apr 2018
Press coverage
Islington Tribune Great hints on history
Islington Gazette Business of the week
Islington Now People have turned into pigeons
Ghostsigns
On my ghostsign walking tours and online presentions you'll hear the often fascinating stories behind the ads including bogus potions, big brands and small traders.
I think the 'ghostsign' term can also apply to other types of defunct
signage for brands or businesses which no longer exist at that site.
These might be visible as names embedded into masonry or forged within
metalwork.
To find my walks and talks on Eventbrite, simply enter 'janeslondonwalks' into the site's search box
Other areas coming soon.See here for more about ghostsigns.
Can you help me to decipher this one in Islington?
Customer reviews and feedback
17 Apr 2018
Coming soon
See here for an overview of all pre-planned tours by type and location
I have many more ideas for new themes and ideas for walking tours and some of the works-in-progress are listed below.
If you have ideas of your own, perhaps a particular subject or theme that you are interested in that would make a good walking tour, then please do get in touch. Here are a few ideas – women, artists, animals, shops, churches, children, music, health.
Customer reviews and feedback
During the summer months I sometimes provide guided commentary (when required) on Hidden Depths canalboat tours which moor at Granary Steps, Kings Cross.
Many tours go through the 200-year Islington Tunnel – a wonderful experience through a marvellous feat of clever engineering. Boat trips can be booked for parties and events. Please contact Hidden Depths for more information
I have many more ideas for new themes and ideas for walking tours and some of the works-in-progress are listed below.
- Thames Path and mudlarking – see more here
- Sights for Sore Eyes – all things optical (CharingX area)
- A-Zs by location/area – overviews – 26 subjects in 2 hours max!
- Art Deco – more!!! – Highgate, Clerkenwell, Somerstown, Marylebone, Mayfair and more...
- Parks and Recreation (Islington North)
- Pop Goes The Weasel – up or down the City Road
- More ghostsign tours – Fitzrovia, Marylebone, Southwark, Lambeth
- Locations, Locations, Locations / Making Movies
- Frogs and Sheep – St Mary's Islington to The City
- Parallel Paths (more info to follow)
- Fabulous Fonts and Friendly Faces – the printing and clock-making industries of Clerkenwell
- Islington On The Edge (walking the border of the borough, though in sections)
- A Slice of Islington
- It's Hip to Be Square – Bloomsbury/Fitzrovia/Barnsbury squares etc
- Bury me in Islington – inc Canonbury, Highbury and Barnsbury
- Hackney Brook – Holloway to Arsenal
- New River Walk – Islington to Tottenham (4hr walk either way)
- Little Red Bus – I had this idea five years ago and it's still not risen to the surface!! – a series of five 90min walking tours following the route of the 153 bus (Finsbury Park to Finsbury Square) with a few deviations to see some interesting and not so well-known places along the way.
- Please also see the News and Events section.
If you have ideas of your own, perhaps a particular subject or theme that you are interested in that would make a good walking tour, then please do get in touch. Here are a few ideas – women, artists, animals, shops, churches, children, music, health.
Customer reviews and feedback
During the summer months I sometimes provide guided commentary (when required) on Hidden Depths canalboat tours which moor at Granary Steps, Kings Cross.
Many tours go through the 200-year Islington Tunnel – a wonderful experience through a marvellous feat of clever engineering. Boat trips can be booked for parties and events. Please contact Hidden Depths for more information
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