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Regent's Park to Camden
a charity guided walk by Denise Arnold
Saturday April 20th, 11am to 1pm
A free walk in aid of the Humph Trust
for young jazz musicians
Booking (free) essential, we will take an envelope collection for the
Trust. Recommended donation for wage earners £10.
A wonderful variety of architecture, planned open space and
historical detail all in a short walk!
We will be finding out about the Regency and the names of places
associated with the period. We will look at the superb gardens and
plant diversity at the Royal College of Physicians. And, of course,
take in Denys Lasdun's amazing building. Daphne du Maurier fans
will be pleased to see her childhood home and imagine her life as
she lived mostly upstairs, looking out of the window to see her
parents' friends horse-riding in the park after she had her daily walk.
From the Nash villas we make our way to Cumberland Basin and
discuss the canal system and its importance. Then we proceed into
Camden while learning about the HS2 development and the possible
effects in the area.
The splendid "Cats" building is next on the list and we will discuss
its uses and the design features. At Mornington Crescent we hear
about the game by the same name and the legacy of Humphrey
Lyttelton. After seeing Oakley Square and how the squares changed
London we arrive at the Working Mens' College and talk about the
architecture, heritage and present day relevance of this facility. We
finish at St Pancras station after seeing the Royal Veterinary
College and the unique St Pancras Old Church.
A must for all fans of architecture and social history!
Meet at Great Portland Street Underground Station, W1W 5PP
Reserve free tickets on Eventbrite
or contact Denise via email, webform
or text 07928 779610 for more information.
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