Historic Hackney

Explore one of London's older inner suburbs with a hot trot around historic Hackney. Led by a local, track Hackney's development over 600 years from medieval country village, to country retreat and Victorian working class suburb. Uncover a building with 13th century origins, a Tudor mansion built by one of Henry VIII's leading courtiers, immaculate Georgian terraces, a non-conformist chapel beloved of Betjeman, and an Edwardian variety theatre – amongst other unexpected treasures.
In partnership with City Highlights

Thu 22 Oct, 11am – 1pm
Book in advance £8
Explore one of London's older inner suburbs with a hot trot around historic Hackney. Led by a local, track Hackney's development over 600 years from medieval country village, to country retreat and Victorian working class suburb. Uncover a building with 13th century origins, a Tudor mansion built by one of Henry VIII's leading courtiers, immaculate Georgian terraces, a non-conformist chapel beloved of Betjeman, and an Edwardian variety theatre – amongst other unexpected treasures.

In partnership with City Highlights

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