WestminsterWalks
@westminsterwalks.bsky.social
City of Westminster and Clerkenwell & Islington Guide. Social history walks. Walthamstow & Chingford walks too.
Booking details for all my public guided walks and tours are here: https://linktr.ee/joannawestminsterwalks
Booking details for all my public guided walks and tours are here: https://linktr.ee/joannawestminsterwalks
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This chap @paulwhitewick.bsky.social went looking for secret passages in Andover. Experienced tunnel-watchers will be able to guess whether he found any.
Good to see he quoted myself. Hilarious to read a commentator diss me because I work for the government. Which I don't.
youtu.be/u7zvi5NDJSc?...
Good to see he quoted myself. Hilarious to read a commentator diss me because I work for the government. Which I don't.
youtu.be/u7zvi5NDJSc?...
I Tried to Debunk the SECRET TUNNELS Under My Town… and Failed?
YouTube video by Paul Whitewick
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December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This chap @paulwhitewick.bsky.social went looking for secret passages in Andover. Experienced tunnel-watchers will be able to guess whether he found any.
Good to see he quoted myself. Hilarious to read a commentator diss me because I work for the government. Which I don't.
youtu.be/u7zvi5NDJSc?...
Good to see he quoted myself. Hilarious to read a commentator diss me because I work for the government. Which I don't.
youtu.be/u7zvi5NDJSc?...
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Friday news. I have launched a wee charity gift shop in aid of sight-loss charity RNIB. All designs feature my abstract photos. Times are tough right now so no pressure to buy, obviously. But I would love it if you could share. I’m doing this to raise awareness too. tinyurl.com/3wu5t9wy
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Friday news. I have launched a wee charity gift shop in aid of sight-loss charity RNIB. All designs feature my abstract photos. Times are tough right now so no pressure to buy, obviously. But I would love it if you could share. I’m doing this to raise awareness too. tinyurl.com/3wu5t9wy
Thanks to @dustystacks.bsky.social for finding this image of an umbrella/stick stand following my earlier query. I feel the need to seek out further examples now!
Here we go - from a Swedish auction site 5 years ago www.bukowskis.com/en/auctions/...
An iron umbrella/stick stand, Art Nouveau, early 20th century. - Bukowskis
Bukowskis auctions
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December 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thanks to @dustystacks.bsky.social for finding this image of an umbrella/stick stand following my earlier query. I feel the need to seek out further examples now!
A bit niche I fear but does anyone know the purpose of these rubber and metal things on end of pews in a former Methodist Church in North #Chingford? The church is less than 100 years old.
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A bit niche I fear but does anyone know the purpose of these rubber and metal things on end of pews in a former Methodist Church in North #Chingford? The church is less than 100 years old.
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Christmas is constantly changing - before its Victorian reinvention, the Georgians turned it from a private affair to a more public celebration with a nostalgic interest in Old England. This week footprintsoflondon.com explores Christmas with @westminsterwalks.bsky.social & @robssmith.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Christmas is constantly changing - before its Victorian reinvention, the Georgians turned it from a private affair to a more public celebration with a nostalgic interest in Old England. This week footprintsoflondon.com explores Christmas with @westminsterwalks.bsky.social & @robssmith.bsky.social
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Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...
These photos were taken tonight in Lancashire Court #Mayfair but look similar to those I took during the pandemic. The Xmas lights were on then too.
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
These photos were taken tonight in Lancashire Court #Mayfair but look similar to those I took during the pandemic. The Xmas lights were on then too.
Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...
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Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
Good Gifts 2025
Use your Secret Santa or present giving to support charities, museums and small businesses.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I’m looking forward to learning more about Louisa Aldrich Blake at this talk this morning at @thelondonarchives.bsky.social Louisa was born in #Chingford and there’s a tenuous connection to #Walthamstow too.
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I’m looking forward to learning more about Louisa Aldrich Blake at this talk this morning at @thelondonarchives.bsky.social Louisa was born in #Chingford and there’s a tenuous connection to #Walthamstow too.
What a fantastic review of my tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall last Sunday. I do love the building and my continued research of its fascinating history. Tours are monthly apart from December. Next tours will be on Sunday 18th January www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What a fantastic review of my tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall last Sunday. I do love the building and my continued research of its fascinating history. Tours are monthly apart from December. Next tours will be on Sunday 18th January www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
There are some great events going on in London this weekend. Thanks @londonist.com for featuring my #Walthamstow walk “From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam” this Sunday at 2pm if you’re interested! londonist.com/london/weeke...
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There are some great events going on in London this weekend. Thanks @londonist.com for featuring my #Walthamstow walk “From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam” this Sunday at 2pm if you’re interested! londonist.com/london/weeke...
Today, Sunday 16th November! Join me for a tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall in #Walthamstow at 12pm (2 spaces) or 2pm (6 spaces). My last town hall tours until January. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
Waltham Forest Town Hall Guided Tour
Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff
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November 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Today, Sunday 16th November! Join me for a tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall in #Walthamstow at 12pm (2 spaces) or 2pm (6 spaces). My last town hall tours until January. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
Can anyone help date this street guide more precisely than between 1934 and 1941? The Monseigneur News Theatres opened in 1934 and Queen’s Hall was destroyed in 1941.
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Can anyone help date this street guide more precisely than between 1934 and 1941? The Monseigneur News Theatres opened in 1934 and Queen’s Hall was destroyed in 1941.
Join me this Sunday 16th November on a tour of the fabulous building that is #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow Tours are at 12 and 2. Small group size. Monthly apart from December www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Join me this Sunday 16th November on a tour of the fabulous building that is #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow Tours are at 12 and 2. Small group size. Monthly apart from December www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...
Another interesting site which brings to mind old wooden roads installed to lessen the noise of horses’ hooves. #Southwark
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Another interesting site which brings to mind old wooden roads installed to lessen the noise of horses’ hooves. #Southwark
Walks and tours coming up:
#WalthamForest Town Hall tours - Sunday 16 November at 12 & 2.
From Monoux & Morris to Beer & Bacon Jam (#Walthamstow) on Sunday 23 November at 2pm and 3 foodie themed #ChristmasLights Tours in early December. Links via linktr.ee/joannawestmi...
#WalthamForest Town Hall tours - Sunday 16 November at 12 & 2.
From Monoux & Morris to Beer & Bacon Jam (#Walthamstow) on Sunday 23 November at 2pm and 3 foodie themed #ChristmasLights Tours in early December. Links via linktr.ee/joannawestmi...
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Walks and tours coming up:
#WalthamForest Town Hall tours - Sunday 16 November at 12 & 2.
From Monoux & Morris to Beer & Bacon Jam (#Walthamstow) on Sunday 23 November at 2pm and 3 foodie themed #ChristmasLights Tours in early December. Links via linktr.ee/joannawestmi...
#WalthamForest Town Hall tours - Sunday 16 November at 12 & 2.
From Monoux & Morris to Beer & Bacon Jam (#Walthamstow) on Sunday 23 November at 2pm and 3 foodie themed #ChristmasLights Tours in early December. Links via linktr.ee/joannawestmi...
I know it’s too early to advertise #Christmas events but people are already booking my Foodie themed #ChristmasLights walks. Public dates are on the link. There are still a few dates left for private group bookings too. Contact me for more info. www.eventbrite.com/cc/foodie-th...
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I know it’s too early to advertise #Christmas events but people are already booking my Foodie themed #ChristmasLights walks. Public dates are on the link. There are still a few dates left for private group bookings too. Contact me for more info. www.eventbrite.com/cc/foodie-th...
Starting from Sunday 16th November my tours of #WalthamForest Town Hall #walthamstow will take place on third Sundays at 12pm and 2. Now booking to April 2026. Join me to discover the fascinating history of this fabulous building www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Starting from Sunday 16th November my tours of #WalthamForest Town Hall #walthamstow will take place on third Sundays at 12pm and 2. Now booking to April 2026. Join me to discover the fascinating history of this fabulous building www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
This made me laugh out loud on the train! A quick search implies a ‘housewife’ could have been a sewing kit but that doesn’t sound very Christmassy. Any ideas? From the London Evening Standard 18 September 1901 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/00...
October 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This made me laugh out loud on the train! A quick search implies a ‘housewife’ could have been a sewing kit but that doesn’t sound very Christmassy. Any ideas? From the London Evening Standard 18 September 1901 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/00...
Discover two very different parts of #WalthamForest this weekend. #Chingford on Saturday at 12 and #Walthamstow on Sunday at 2. Close in distance but have v different histories. Both with @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social #LoveLondon www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/waltham-f...
September 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Discover two very different parts of #WalthamForest this weekend. #Chingford on Saturday at 12 and #Walthamstow on Sunday at 2. Close in distance but have v different histories. Both with @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social #LoveLondon www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/waltham-f...
Join me on Saturday for my last public #Chingford walk of 2025. From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field. 12pm start so you can visit the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge or #EppingForest afterwards!
Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do...
Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do...
Walking Tour - From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field (Chingford)
A walk exploring Chingford's history from forest village to London suburb with an unexpected cast of characters along the way.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Join me on Saturday for my last public #Chingford walk of 2025. From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field. 12pm start so you can visit the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge or #EppingForest afterwards!
Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do...
Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do...
Did you know that Keith Richards’ grandmother Eliza Richards was Mayor of #Walthamstow 1941-42? Keith’s father was born in Walthamstow but the family then moved to Dartford. Find out more about #WalthamForest Town Hall’s history this Saturday 20 September. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
September 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Did you know that Keith Richards’ grandmother Eliza Richards was Mayor of #Walthamstow 1941-42? Keith’s father was born in Walthamstow but the family then moved to Dartford. Find out more about #WalthamForest Town Hall’s history this Saturday 20 September. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
Last two months to join me on a Saturday for a tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow. Saturday 20th September at 10, 12 or 2 and Saturday 18th October at the same times. Sunday tours from November. (Less weddings!) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...
Waltham Forest Town Hall Guided Tour
Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Last two months to join me on a Saturday for a tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow. Saturday 20th September at 10, 12 or 2 and Saturday 18th October at the same times. Sunday tours from November. (Less weddings!) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...