A Walk through Highgate: Experiments in Urban Living

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Join Marilyn Greene on this guided walk to explore the fascinating social and architectural history of Highgate. 

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  • Start Date: 08 Jun 2026
    End Date: 08 Jun 2026
    Mon (Daytime): 14:00 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Off Site
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: HLW275
    Tutors:  Marilyn Greene
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00

What is the course about?

We will explore sites and people of interest associated with Highgate. 

What will we cover?

As above. 

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Identify key sites of historical interest in the Highgate area
  • Identify key people of historical interest in the area 
  • Evaluate the significance of Highgate for London 

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is open to everyone who is interested in London history and architecture. You should be able to participate in a guided walk. 

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How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Guided Walk. There is no work outside of the class. 

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs - we advise you to wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking. 

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other City Lit guided walks or history of London courses. Please see the website..

Marilyn Greene Tutor Website

Marilyn Greene is a museum professional and London tour guide with an academic background in art history. Qualified as a City of London Guide, she leads Mud-larking tours, Hidden London Tours for London Transport Museum, school tours at the Charles Dickens Museum, as well as developing her walks in the City and north London. Having worked as a Curator at Hampstead Museum and a qualified City of London guide many of her walks specialise in various aspects of these areas. Marilyn worked for 15 years at the Victoria and Albert Museum in adult and community learning and specialised in working with faith communities and organising intercultural tours of the collections. As well as walking tours, Marilyn leads tours and training at both the Victorian and Albert Museum and British Museum.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.