The Walks:
Includes a huge amount of detail about the man himself, but also you will find out about other historical residents, including V.I. Lenin, Tom Paine, and Thomas Carlyle.
This walk gives chapter and verse on the great novelist and visits sites of scenes in his books - plus strange bed fellows V.I. Lenin, Tom Paine, Dame Alice Owen and Judy Chicago. Add George Cruikshank, Wilkie Collins and the author of 'Trilby', George Du Maurier and you have a heady brew.
Meeting Point:
Angel Tube Station
Day / Time: Mondays at 12:30pm for approx 1 1/2 hours
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(The life and death of Joe Orton)
Join Peter Powell as he delves into Islington's murderous past. The walk will lead you along the back roads and "hidden" canal's. Covering Joe Orton, the Krays, Walter Sickert and other "Jack the Ripper" suspects, and many many more! It will end in the Island Queen Pub, where you can continue to discuss "Jack the Ripper" and other conspiracy theories and possibly solve a few unsolved murders over a pint.
Meeting Point:
Angel Tube Station
Day / Time: Saturdays at 10:30am for approx 1 1/2 hours
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Peter has a huge personal regard for and knowledge of George Orwell, but will also talk about Evelyn Waugh, Walter Sickert (was he Jack the Ripper?).
This walk features of course the great writer and essayist himself but also his friends such as Arthur Koestler, Sir John Betjeman and Malcolm Muggeridge. Other writers and personalities featured are: Evelyn Waugh, Walter Sickert (recently declared by writer Patricia Cornwell to be 'Jack the Ripper'). Not forgetting Oliver Goldsmith, Virginia Woolf and other Bloomsbury characters, George and Weedon Grossmith and for complete contrast the birthplace of Punk Rock. The walk ends at Orwell's favourite pub for Sunday Lunch.
Meeting Point:
Highbury and Islington Station
Day / Time: Sundays at 10:30am for approx 1 1/2 hours
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Other Walks by Arrangement:
Particularly for people who already live in Islington, who wish to know more about the place, and for potential buyers/renters of homes in the borough.
This walk takes you from the present day 'trendy' Islington, back to the pre-railway agricultural village with a Roman past, and even medieval buildings. End at Camden Passage Antiques Market, possibly the best bargains in London, but en route enjoy the Union Chapel and non-conformist characters, (including John and Charles Wesley), the only featured fragment of 'Plymouth Rock' in London, the first successful venue for 'gigs' by Sting and the Police, U2 and UB40, not forgetting Ian Dury. See a frieze by Musgrave Watson, one of the earliest 'London Salvage Corps' buildings and restaurants from A to Z in London's trendiest Street!
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
A healthy haven for Londoners for generations, and past and present home to many literary figures (includes a visit to the grave of Karl Marx in Highgate Cemetery).
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
Historically wonderful, artistically amazing and the home of stars of stage, screen and labour exchange.
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
Enough said! A Pub crawl with a difference.
(if you are not already in a wheelchair, you may well end up in one, after this walk)
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
Without the city walls an intriguing village in the past and possibly even more so today. Includes three religious institutions and more characters than any other part of London. A Dickens delight!
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36..
One of the most beautiful areas of Victorian and Georgian houses and buildings anywhere in the capital. Sheer joy!
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
All three figures are well served in this sometimes blood-thirsty stroll.
On Special Request Only.
Cost: £6.00 per person, or a minimum of £36.
Booking Information for Walks:
For booking information contact Angel Walks either by phoning Peter Powell on: 020 7226 8333 or by sending an email to Peter.Powell@angelwalks.co.uk
As a historian with an international reputation, Peter holds regular lectures and talks on:
George Orwell
Charles Dickens
Joe Orton (gay groups a speciality)
Lectures and talks last approx 40 minutes to an hour, with Q&A sessions. All kind of groups have been entertained: universities, colleges, schools, ramblers, walking societies, scout groups and social clubs. Adult education classes a speciality. Prices on enquiry.
Poetry and Other Readings:
Peter does regular poetry nights and book readings. Past venues included: The Kings Head Theatre Pub, Islington. Islington Town Hall (by invitation fo the Mayor of Islington), at various poetry societies, The Leytonstone Festival, The Angel Canal Festival and many more.
If you would like Peter to perform at your venue, you can book him directly by calling: 020 7226 8333
As a professional actor and respected local historian, Peter Powell is ideally suited as an after-dinner speaker for your parties or business events. For more information and pricing contact: Peter.Powell@angelwalks.co.uk
Available for Private Parties at times to suit, including evenings, preferably six or more persons. Students & School Groups welcome. For more information and pricing contact: Peter.Powell@angelwalks.co.uk
Most of our walks can be re-arranged or adjusted to fit people with special needs.
Please call us on Phone: +44 20 722 68333 or
(UK Mobile) 07796 673 846 for details.
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