Unlock London's boroughs: Lambeth lives

Course

In London

£ 89 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This new series of tours uncovers the varied and fascinating history of the south London borough of Lambeth by profiling four very different neighbourhoods – Clapham Common South Side, Vauxhall, Brixton and North Lambeth.

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Describe key details of a selection of Lambeth’s diverse neighbourhoodsIdentify key buildings and personalaties.

There are no additional costs. There is no need to bring anything over and above comfortable walking shoes and suitable clothing for the weather.

The course is held totally outside the classroom via themed walking tours, each one concentrating on a specific area of London.

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Course programme

You will visit four very different neighbourhoods. Through four separate tours, students will discover the development and growth of the London Borough of Lambeth and distinguish the diverse nature of Clapham Common Southside, Vauxhall, Brixton and North Lambeth. The personalities, organisations, open spaces and architecture of each area will be profiled including Lambeth Palace, Brixton regeneration, Vauxhall’s Portuguese population, Morley College, the Oval cricket ground, ‘people power’ in Bonnington Square, the Garden History Museum and memories of World War II amid the homes of the wealthy along Clapham Common’s south side.

Additional information


Any of the other London guided walks or general history courses starting in the summer or September. Details can be found on the City Lit website.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details

Unlock London's boroughs: Lambeth lives

£ 89 VAT inc.