The wind howls, the candles gutter… London, 1717: a child is born beneath a sky that seems to know it’s witnessing trouble. He will grow up to conjure castles full of ghosts, corridors thick with secrets, and gossip sharp enough to draw blood.
Read MoreOn a hushed September morning in 1939, as war loomed over London, Sigmund Freud drew his last breath in Hampstead. This is the story of that extraordinary passing.
Read MoreRight, gather round — this one’s a bit of a lucky dip. Here’s what’s rattling about in the bag:
📚 A cracking book recommendation from one of our celebrity guides — proper page-turner stuff.
🚶 A London Walk so good it’s gone — yep, Sold Out (but all is not lost).
🍜 A delicious little amuse-bouche from a Chef’s Tour in Kuala Lumpur — have a sniff, have a taste.
🇮🇹 An Italian guest’s rave review — bellissimo!
🌊 And to top it off, a message in a bottle — chucked into the sea and washing up here, on your earbuds.
It’s a short one, a tasty one, perfect for holiday listening. Go on, have a listen — see what you fish out.
it’s London with its heart on its sleeve…
Read MorePut a candle in the window…
Read MoreLondon calling. London Walks connecting. This… is London. This is London Walks. Streets ahead. Story time. History time. Top of the morning to you London Walkers. Wherever you are. It’s Friday, September 19th, 2025. Our warm up act, as always, the London Calling Book Club Corner. In the Chair today, London Walks’ Knight errant, Richard […]
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