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The Historic Houses, Gardens, and Walks Gay Group

WALKS THROUGH THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS OF LONDON AND VISITS TO HISTORIC HOUSES AND GARDENS IN THE HOME COUNTIES

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The group aims to bring together gay people who are interested in the history and architecture of London and the Home Counties. It has been operating for about ten years. The programme consists mainly of walks in the various districts of London, though there may also be occasional visits to historic properties, museums and gardens.

There is no membership fee nor any charge for the walks. Also, there is no need to book in advance The emphasis is on informality. The walks usually begin at about 2.0 p.m. and last about a couple of hours, usually finishing at a convenient pub. (The pub attendance is not compulsory!) Typically 30 plus people attend these walks.

Walks normally start and finish near an Underground, Overground, DLR, or Rail station, though very occasionally a short bus journey may be involved.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Sunday 10 June 2012 – London Open Squares – exploring some of the squares of London not normally open to the public. Click here for details.

Sunday 8 July 2012 – A Walk from Kentish Town to Hampstead

Sunday 12 August 2012 – A Barnsbury Walk

Sunday 9 September 2012 – A Walk through Old Street and Hoxton

Sunday 14 October 2012 - TBA

Sunday 11 November 2012 - TBA

Sunday 9 December 2012 - TBA

London Open Squares – Sunday 10 June 2012

On the weekend of Saturday 9 June and Sunday 10 June many of the London squares not normally accessible to the public will be open as part of the London Open Squares Weekend. On the Sunday afternoon we shall be exploring some of the squares in close proximity to each other as part of a walk. However you will need a ticket to enter the squares. These are available in advance at a cost of £9, and cover entry to as many gardens as you can manage on both days. (Buying a ticket on the day will cost £12). Please see www.opensquares.org for more details. The walk starts at Pimlico tube station and explores the gardens between here and Belgrave Square. Depending on the time, this will include Dolphin Square, Lillington and Longmore Gardens, Warwick Square, Eccleston Square, Chester Square, and Eaton Square, finishing at the Star Tavern, just off Belgrave Square.

Please meet outside Pimlico Underground Station (Victoria line) at 1.0 p.m.

For detailed directions of the walk click here.

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Updated: 16 May 2012