London luxuriates in literary references. We follow the footsteps of the authors, poets and playwrights, and some of their creations, as we walk a brand new neighbourhood each week, exploring the literary connections. London guide: Eleanor Jackson. First meeting point at Green Park tube station, street level, Piccadilly South side.
London guide: Eleanor Jackson.
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This course is follows on from HLW99 City of words: London's literary landscape. However, it covers new areas of London. Both continuing and new students are welcome.
Areas covered are: Piccadilly & St James The City - East Kensington Holborn & Lincolns Inn Westminster Mayfair East End.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Identify key London literary figures and the buildings/areas associated with them.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
An interest in London and literature. An ability to walk for 2 hours at a gentle pace.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
By guided walks.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for London's variable weather.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please see the London Walks section of our website for further details of other walks we offer. Eleanor's other courses for this year will be:
HLW21 Stories of London HLW96 Discovering Victorian London: empire, enterprise and education HLW213 Sweet Thames, run softly: a cultural exploration.
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