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Official guides for Clerkenwell, Smithfield and Islington. Check out our walks - or book us to lead a walk for your business. https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/

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This Saturday! Explore 1,000 years of #Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s, Upper St β€” from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

This coming Saturday 11th October at 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...

08.10.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re walking with us today please share your photos!

04.10.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our newly qualified guides who last night received their badges and certificates from Jason Jackson, Mayor of #Islington.

02.10.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Andy!

24.09.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stick the date in your diary - loads of great guided walks across London - and they’re all free!
Unfortunately I can’t take part this year but took people out on this in 2024 and it was good fun so get yourself along there!

23.09.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

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Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.

Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past

This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
www.ec1echo.co.uk/explore-the-...

22.09.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2 weeks to go!

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Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London.

πŸ—“οΈSaturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4.
Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...

17.09.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

This is a great interview with our guide Jonathan! #loveLondon

16.09.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November.

πŸ”— More info and apply here
islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...

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Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street #Islington β€” from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

This coming Saturday 20th at 11am. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...

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Or join us first at:

πŸ“Œ Meet the Guides'
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday 22 October at 6.30pm.

The course tutors & our guides will show you their favourite parts of Clerkenwell followed by a chance to ask questions & socialise in a local pub. #Free but please book in advance. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clerkenwel...

04.09.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November.

πŸ”— More info and apply here
islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...

04.09.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join a guided tour and climb 178 steps to the top for epic views across London. 2 more dates just added.

πŸ“ Caledonian Market Clock Tower

πŸ“… Sunday 26 October
Saturday 29 November

πŸ”— Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/caledonia...

#Islington #HiddenLondon #ClockTowerTour #London

24.08.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really must get round to booking this! Tomorrow!

08.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street β€” from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#HiddenLondon

05.08.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

St Mary’s Church Tour in Islington.

Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street β€” from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival.

Climb 120 steps for views across London.

Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#HiddenLondon

05.08.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

β›ͺ️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now!

πŸ”— bit.ly/44XGY3X

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β›ͺ️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now!

πŸ”— bit.ly/44XGY3X

22.07.2025 05:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT!
πŸ‘‰ 1pm slots till available.

Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM

#Islington #london #Tour #History

21.07.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT!
πŸ‘‰ 1pm slots till available.

Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM

#Islington #london #Tour #History

21.07.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨

August tours are sold out πŸ”₯

πŸ“… Saturday 26 July:
πŸ•š 11am – Last few tickets
πŸ• 1pm – Selling fast

Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London.

πŸ”— shorturl.at/wzxr7

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🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨

August tours are sold out πŸ”₯

πŸ“… Saturday 26 July:
πŸ•š 11am – Last few tickets
πŸ• 1pm – Selling fast

Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London.

πŸ”— shorturl.at/wzxr7

20.07.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street.

90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views.

Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks

19.07.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street.

90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views.

Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs

#Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks

19.07.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A few tickets remaining for Friday’s tour. πŸ‘‡

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Steve Parker Cheese and Wine (@stevecheesewine.bsky.social) Writer about Cheese and Wine, Cheese Judge

Thank you @stevecheesewine.bsky.social for such a brilliant talk last night and the accompanying cheese samples were delicious! Thanks too for staying for a chat afterwards. We all really enjoyed the evening.

09.07.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A few tickets remaining for Friday’s tour. πŸ‘‡

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Canonbury Tower: A rare piece of Tudor London.

See original interiors, hear stories of Cromwell & Anne of Cleves, and enjoy rooftop views.

πŸ—“οΈ Friday 11 July, 11am
🎟️ Book: ow.ly/qPV250Wkkqt

#CanonburyTower #TudorLondon #IslingtonWalks #LondonHistory #HiddenLondon

03.07.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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