Stewart Purvis CBE
“One of the architects of modern television news” – the former Editor and CEO of Independent Television News (and now spy biographer and historian) – Stewart Purvis CBE created and guides The Hampstead Spies walk. Stewart’s the author of Guy Burgess, The Spy Who Knew Everyone.
All of Stewart Purvis CBE's Walks
Hampstead Spies – Philby & Comrades
Sunday, 13 July 2025 @ 10.45 am (Click here for more dates)
Guided by former ITN Editor Stewart Purvis CBE. "You got Stewart Purvis to guide Hampstead Spies? That's like getting Dan Rather to guide Dealey Plaza"
Hampstead Spies – The Atomic Secrets
Saturday, 19 July 2025 @ 10.45 am (Click here for more dates)
"the two biggest spy scandals in British history both started in Hampstead"
Other walks in Stewart Purvis CBE's repertoire.
They run occasionally as 'Specials' but can also be booked privately.
Hampstead Spies – The Atomic Secrets
"the two biggest spy scandals in British history both started in Hampstead"
Hampstead Spies – Philby & Comrades
Guided by former ITN Editor Stewart Purvis CBE. "You got Stewart Purvis to guide Hampstead Spies? That's like getting Dan Rather to guide Dealey Plaza"