Exploring London
This group is led by Ann Hunte and normally meets once a month to visit a place of interest in London.
From the start of the Pandemic until April, these meetings took place over Zoom and one of our own members, John Finn who is a City Guide, delivered very interesting talks about the history of London. You can read more about this on pages 8 and 9 in Lockdown Newsletter 2.
Also for a list of Exploring London activities during the Pandemic, check out Exploring London - Past Events.
We have resumed group visits and the details of the next visit will be below and on the Events page.
We may not always find free visits every month, but we try to choose places with low entrance charges. The day of the week varies to enable more members to attend.
If you like to be added to the group mailing list or have any queries or suggestion, please contact the Group Leader Anne Hunte by pressing on the link at the top right.
Members should always let Ann Hunte know if they wanted to come on any event.
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Photos from our visit to Victoria Park in May 2021. Just click on the photo to see it in full screen mode and find more information on the visit.
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And photos from our visit to Abney Park in April 2021.
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Below are some photos from our outings pre Pandemic times.
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| Tue Apr 30th | Guildhall, Gresham St,ECV 7HH The only surviving secular medieval building in the City, the Guildhall was built in 15th century. It was here where the Livery Companies met and also chose the the Lord Mayor. It is still home to the City of London Corporation and hosts the Lord Mayor's Banquet. The Art Gallery hosts changing displays of early documents that reveal the history of the City of London. This month it is that of Billinsgate Fish Market. Most of you probably know that that they also have a wonderful collection of paintings and that in the basement are the remains of the Roman amphitheatre. John Finn will be with us and may be able to show us into the Guildhall itself. So there is much to see, including a special exhibition of wood engravings for which you would need to book individually. Meet 10.45 am (outside if fine, inside Art Gallery if wet) |
| Thu May 30th | Visit to Handel Hendrix Museum, 25 Brook St, Mayfair, W1K 4HB There will be a talk Cost £14 |
| Wed Jun 26th | Visit to Headstone Manor and Museum, 149 Pinner View, Harrow, HA2 6PX Includes guided tour Cost £5 |
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