Come and discover London's magnificent history! Enjoy the story of our country, and learn about the heroes and saints who created it all.
The Walks are for anyone and everyone who wants to discover London's story. We weave information about kings and queens, saints and sinners, traditions, folklore, and more into our walks. No need to book! Just turn up and join us...
You might enjoy this feature on the Catholic World Report website:
Ancient history and modern England – Catholic World Report
Forthcoming Walks:
Each walk takes approximately one and a half to two hours, but of course you can leave at any time. We suggest a donation of £5.00p
NO NEED TO BOOK! Just turn up!
SOME OCTOBER WALKS:
TUESDAY October 14th, meet 2pm Church of St Anselm and St Cecilia, Kingsway, London WC2A 3JA. We will discover the story of the heroic Lincolns Inn Fields martyrs, plus the saintly Bishop Richard Challoner, a pub where Catholics met secretly in penal times - and the childhood home of St John Henry Newman. Come and join us!
Friday October 17th: A TRIP TO ARUNDEL!! Meet on the 10.35am train from London VICTORIA. Buy your ticket(s) beforehand. We suggest a cheap day return ticket - which you can buy in advance at v. modest price - coming home on the 17.14. Bring sandwiches and/or we will make a visit to a pub.
We will visit Arundel Cathedral and learn the story of the Fitzalan-Howard family - complete with the traditional involvement of the Duke of Norfolk in the Coronation. Optional visit to the Castle (cost approx £28.00p). Opportunity to explore this very delightful Sussex town and learn its history.
WEDNESDAY Oct 22nd meet 3pm (note time) steps of Westminster Cathedral (nearest tube: VICTORIA). The popular Westminster route, taking in St James Park, Whitehall, and the Abbey.
SATURDAY October 25th, meet 2pm Church of the Most Precious Blood, O'Meara Street London SE1 (nearest tube: LONDON BRIDGE). We'll explore Southwark, discovering the Bishop of Winchester's palace and a replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship before crossing the river to see The Monument to the Great FIre, and finishing at the birthplace of St John Henry Newman.
If you would like a walk for your family, community group, parish, or whatever, do contact us! We are happy to arrange something that suits you. Just email us: catholichistorywalks@gmail.com
TUESDAY October 14th, meet 2pm Church of St Anselm and St Cecilia, Kingsway, London WC2A 3JA. We will discover the story of the heroic Lincolns Inn Fields martyrs, plus the saintly Bishop Richard Challoner, a pub where Catholics met secretly in penal times - and the childhood home of St John Henry Newman. Come and join us!
Friday October 17th: A TRIP TO ARUNDEL!! Meet on the 10.35am train from London VICTORIA. Buy your ticket(s) beforehand. We suggest a cheap day return ticket - which you can buy in advance at v. modest price - coming home on the 17.14. Bring sandwiches and/or we will make a visit to a pub.
We will visit Arundel Cathedral and learn the story of the Fitzalan-Howard family - complete with the traditional involvement of the Duke of Norfolk in the Coronation. Optional visit to the Castle (cost approx £28.00p). Opportunity to explore this very delightful Sussex town and learn its history.
WEDNESDAY Oct 22nd meet 3pm (note time) steps of Westminster Cathedral (nearest tube: VICTORIA). The popular Westminster route, taking in St James Park, Whitehall, and the Abbey.
SATURDAY October 25th, meet 2pm Church of the Most Precious Blood, O'Meara Street London SE1 (nearest tube: LONDON BRIDGE). We'll explore Southwark, discovering the Bishop of Winchester's palace and a replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship before crossing the river to see The Monument to the Great FIre, and finishing at the birthplace of St John Henry Newman.
If you would like a walk for your family, community group, parish, or whatever, do contact us! We are happy to arrange something that suits you. Just email us: catholichistorywalks@gmail.com
