Fitzrovia is an area that never ceases to fascinate. It only first appeared as a named area on an Ordnance Survey maps in 1994, but it has been firmly on the map for artists, writers, showmen and innovators since the 18th century. On this neighborhood walking tour; - Uncover the stellar cast of characters who have lived, worked and enjoyed more than their fair share of tipples - Hear stories of Charles Dickens, Bob Dylan, Virginia Woolf and Marie Stopes - Enjoy tales of anarchists, bad behaviour, inspiring developments in medicine and science, scandalous behaviour and hard work and maybe even find a pub or two! Fitzrovia has been a hub for immigrants throughout the years, it has attracted revolutionaries and artists, workers and authors and artists. Its pubs have numerous stories of the larger than life characters who have shared copious pints between their four walls. Throughout its history and through today it has served as the centre of medical work, from the grim Cleveland Street Workhouse and its pioneering doctor to the cutting edge technology of the research currently being done there. From the gracious houses of Fitzroy Square, to the surviving workers houses and one of London’s most visible landmarks and the new building projects it is a place with a wealth of stories and discoveries that remains a community where people live, work and play. Come with us and find it.
Covent Garden is an absolute must-see on any trip to London- from its musicians, dancers, and comedians, to its cobbled streets, and quirky gift shops. - Experience the buzz of Covent Garden’s non-stop street performances - Wander through the historic market, full to the brim with interesting knick-knacks - Unearth the hidden treasures within one of London's most beloved neighbourhoods - Walk through cobbled squares, through leafy churchyards and down quaint alleyways - Discover the neighbourhood's tucked-away boutiques, bookshops and curiosities Covent Garden is revered for its exuberant ambience, beautiful architecture and plethora of world class theatres. In the daytime, street performers line the main thoroughfares, musicians echo across the piazza and shopaholics traverse the multitude of boutiques. By night theatre goers fill the pubs, restaurants and bars in wait for the evening show.