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 Tour Talks in Coming Months
Colindale
The Chinese
WHAT WAS THE LONDON AERODROME?
Come discover all about what was the London Aerodrome in what is now Colindale, but back then Hendon. Hendon was once synonymous with flying.
LOST ARCHITECTURE IN COLINDALE
This uncovers the lost and remanant bits of the varied and surprising history of Colindale through architectural remains and tributes.
The Chinese
The Chinese
CHINESE FOOD IN BRITISH CULTURE: MORE THAN CHICKEN BALLS, CURRY SAUCE & CHIPS
Every town in the UK has a Chinese restaurant or take-away, this talk covers the history Chinese people from the point of view of one of their most important cultural things -- food.
The Americans
Expanding on people and topics covered in Eclectic's newest walking tour Americans in Chelsea, look out for new talks on:
John Singer Sargent & His Sister Emily Sargent
Whistler & Images of Chelsea
Henry James & Americans
Wembley & British Empire Exhibition
COME SEE THE EMPIRE
Based on research at Brent Archives and recent travel through SE Asia, this National Heritage Lottery Funded talk explores what it was like to visit the British Empire just by rocking to Wembley 100 years ago and what is is like now to visit these places in person.
SPECTACLE AT THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION
Wembley Stad
COME SEE THE EMPIRE
Based on research at Brent Archives and recent travel through SE Asia, this National Heritage Lottery Funded talk explores what it was like to visit the British Empire just by rocking to Wembley 100 years ago and what is is like now to visit these places in person.
SPECTACLE AT THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION
Wembley Stadium was built for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition and hosted its most spectacular shows.
No online payments currently. Payments will be made on the day pending further changes.
Standard price for all walking tours is £18 per person / £15 concession.