Past Events
This page displays Victorian Society events that have already taken place.
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August
Walk: A Day Visit to Three Stourbridge Churches – SOLD OUT
Following the Group’s walking tour in June, we have now arranged access to three significant churches in the town centre: St John the Evangelist, St Thomas & Our Lady & All Saints RC church.
More informationWalk: Exploring Victorian Clapham, led by Christopher Claxton Stevens
Clapham became part of the Metropolis with the coming of the underground in 1900. This walk will cover the earlier background of the area and focus on the grander Victorian architecture that still remains
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Walk: Liverpool Street Station and its Environs, led by Steven Brindle
This walk explores Liverpool Street Station and its environs, to see how the north-eastern City developed in the Victorian age, how the historic streetscape has fared in modern times, and what impact the proposed over-development of the station, which the Society strongly opposes, would have on this many layered and sensitive area.
More informationWalk: Exploring Brixton’s Victorian History
In this walking tour, led by the Brixton Society, we will explore the fascinating retail heritage of Brixton.
More informationWalk: Merton Park, “The Original and Most Unique Garden Suburb”, led by Tony Woolfenden
Tony Woolfenden leads a walk around John Innes’ Merton Park estate, “the original and most unique garden suburb” (to quote the estate company’s advertisements).
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Walk: Westminster by Gaslight Walk, led by Elan Walks
Discover the magical gas lamps of Westminster and marvel at their fascinating history and world-changing legacy.
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Walk: Westminster by Gaslight Walk, led by Elan Walks
Discover the magical gas lamps of Westminster and marvel at their fascinating history and world-changing legacy.
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May
Walk: A Lutyens walk in Mayfair, led by Paul Waite of the Lutyens Trust
Explore the buildings of Victorian architect Edwin Lutyens, and his associates, which can be seen in the Mayfair area of London.
More informationWalk: Angel Islington to Smithfield Walk, Led by Alec Forshaw
Discover the stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings to be found in the Angel neighbourhood during this evening walking tour.
More informationWalk: The Thames Path, from Tower Hill to Canary Wharf, Led by Steven Brindle
A chance to discover the Victorian heritage along the Thames path from Tower Hill to Canary Wharf.
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September
Walk: The AMAZING architecture of Tooley Street! Led by Benedict O’Looney
An evening architecture walk the length of Tooley Street highlighting 700 years of riverside architecture.
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