Pavement Pounders back on the streets

23/04/2008

After spending the winter giving talks at theArts Depot Finchley and Tate Britain, Dr. Maryanne Grant-Traylen and David Lay will be resuming their popular guided walks around Hampstead and Highgate.

 

The pair devise and deliver guided walks, which have featured on Radio London, on the rich literary and artistic history of the area. 

 

There are three walks, which are detailed below:

1. Romantics in Hampstead.
In the footsteps of Keats, Shelley and Blake
Every third Saturday from April 12th. 2008.
11.30 meet outside Hampstead tube

 

2. Hampstead between the Wars.
The leading artists, architects and writers of the era were drawn to Hampstead, Creating an exciting artistic community.
Every third Saturday from
May 10th. 2008
11.30 meet outside Hampstead tube

 

3. Coleridge and Highgate.
In 1817 the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge came to tea with Highgates Doctor Gilman. He stayed 18 years.
Every third Saturday from
April 26th. 2008
11.30 meet outside Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill
Nearest tube Archway.

 

 

Advance booking for these events is essential. Tickets coast £7.00 each. £3.50 for children. Discounts for groups of 10 and upwards.

 

For Bookings and further information visit the website linked below, call
0208-340-7178 or  0795-205-8790 or email  pavementpounders@gmail.com

Relevant links

• Literary Walks (Opens a new window)