London Walks - Heart of the City of London
Description
A course of four two-hour history walking tours on City of London history. Richard's course covers the development of the City through the medieval years to modern times through four different aspects and events of the City's history. The intention of the course is to show how the City worked: its trade, its government, its amazing growth; then how it dramatically burnt down and how it massively changed in the nineteenth century in ways little thought about today.
Along the way, the course takes in great buildings, for example, City churches and Livery Halls, and ancient remains of the City. And we look at some great City characters and conflicts as well. Meeting point for week one is St Paul's tube station, outside exit 2 on Newgate street, outside Caffe Nero.
The course does not cover the Roman City, the Blitz in the City or the modern banking and insurance world of today in any detail.
Please read the full description in 'More details' below before completing your enrolment.
More information
Further walks in this course: 2. The Pattern of Human Existence: The City of London’s Livery Companies, meeting point St Paul’s tube station, outside exit 1, on corner of St Martin le Grand and Cheapside.
3. The Dreadful Bow of Flame: The Great Fire of London, meeting point Monument Station, outside exit on Fish Hill Street.
4. The City of London’s Forgotten Transformation, meeting point: Mansion House tube, outside exit, on corner of Garlick Hill and Queen Victoria Street.
Can I join late?
No, short course.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who has an interest in the history and geography of the City of London.
Do I need prior knowledge or experience?
No
How will I learn?
There will be a mixture of talks and presentations about historical London and its places of interest.
How will my progress be assessed?
You will be assessed informally by your tutor, as part of normal activities. There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor.
Is there an external qualification?
No, this is an non-accredited course
What can I do next?
You can progress to other themed walks at BAEC or elsewhere, starting in September 2024.
What do I need to bring?
Suitable clothing and footwear, including rainproof clothing and/or sun protection as appropriate. Possible entrance fee to places of interest. Each walk lasts 2 hours, departing from an agreed meeting point and following a planned route that features the salient points of the session's theme. While the walks are not usually physically challenging, each route may include urban and/or rural roads and will take place in all weathers (except in extreme conditions, when it may be necessary to make alternative arrangements).
Are there any extra costs?
Tutor will advise at the fisrt session.
Is there work between sessions?
No, although one objective of the course is to build confidence so you can cascade your knowledge to others.
For further information, please contact:
Kentwood Centre 0208 659 7976 or Curriculum Development Manager Philip Bedford philip.bedford@baec.ac.uk
Course Summary
Code: L04034
Starting: Wednesday 01 May 2024
Location: Meet Out
Tutor: Richard Watkins
Duration: 4 sessions over 4 week(s)
Time: 11:00
Cost: £48 (concessions £38)
By continuing you confirm that you are over 19 and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Time and duration
Start Date: 01 May 2024
Start Time: 11:00
Day: Wednesday Morning
End Time: 13:00
Total Weeks: 4
Location
Meet Out
Meet Out
Care of Kentwood centre, Kings
London
SE20 7PR