Walks & Talks in Central & Greater London
London has been home to many different people over the centuries who have all left their mark on
the city and the country. Tours include:
- NEW - Americans in Chelsea
- The American Other (Westminster)
- Chinese in London (Westminster)
- In Shakespeare's Footsteps (Southwark)
- The Royal Arsenal - Then, Now & Into the Future (Woolwich)
The history and stories of London extend beyond the popular tourist attractions of central London.
Eclectic Tours examine the origins, landmarks, and evolution of these different boroughs and
the people who inhabit them.
NORTHWEST LONDON SERIES
Although the inhabited history of North West London is not very old, its development continues the story of London, its people, and its expansion in the early 20th century. Tours include:
- Discovering Colindale & Its Role in Early Aviation
- Exploring Kingsbury & The Places We Call Home
ECLECTIC TALKS
In addition to walks, Eclectic Tours does talks that delve deeper into areas than Eclectic walks can't cover in the walks. Companion walks include:
What was the London Aerodrome?
Lost Architecture in Colindale
Chinese Food in British Culture -- More than Just Chicken Balls, Curry Sauce & Chips
As part of our NW London series, two talks explore Wembley and the British Empire Exhibition 1924 & 1925:
Come See the Empire
Spectacle at the British Empire Exhibition
Please look out for them. Or if you are interested in booking an Eclectic Talk for your group, contact us at info@eclectic-walks.com
Look Out for Tours Returning in New Year
The NW Londoners
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
The NW Londoners
DISCOVERING COLINDALE &
ITS ROLE IN EARLY AVAITION
EXPLORING KINGSBURY &
THE PLACES WE CALL HOME
The Chinese
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
The NW Londoners
CHINESE IN LONDON
The Chinese have been a presence in London since the 19th century. Since then, the ever-shifting political situation in China as well as its complex relationship with Britain has resulted in distinct waves of immigration from China. Originally, most were seamen arriving after the Opium War, but they were also academics an
CHINESE IN LONDON
The Chinese have been a presence in London since the 19th century. Since then, the ever-shifting political situation in China as well as its complex relationship with Britain has resulted in distinct waves of immigration from China. Originally, most were seamen arriving after the Opium War, but they were also academics and students. Mostly recently, the huge influx has been families arriving from the former British Colony of Hong Kong. Come see where and how they made their lives, and what prejudices and challenges did they encountered both then and now.
The Americans
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
Two American Walking Tours!
THE AMERICAN OTHER explores American contributions to British society and history most people thought were British.
AMERICANS IN CHELSEA looks at people who carry American and British dual identities.
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
The Gunners & Punchdrunk Lovers
THE ROYAL ARSENAL: THEN, NOW & INTO THE FUTURE
Come explore the origins and the 500 year history of the Royal Arsenal to the end of 20th century when it finally began shutting down in 1960s and closed completely in 1994. For decades, many of the buildings sat unused and became derelict. However, over the last 20 years, new investment and r
THE ROYAL ARSENAL: THEN, NOW & INTO THE FUTURE
Come explore the origins and the 500 year history of the Royal Arsenal to the end of 20th century when it finally began shutting down in 1960s and closed completely in 1994. For decades, many of the buildings sat unused and became derelict. However, over the last 20 years, new investment and renewal has taken place at the Royal Arsenal. This tour looks at what was, is now and may become.
No online payments currently. Payments will be made on the day pending further changes.
All Tours unless otherwise stated have a standard price of £15 but concession prices of £12 are available.