Londons Lost Rivers : Tyburn Walk
Details
We will trace the original path of the ancient Tyburn river originating in Hampstead and finishing in Pimlico by the Thames. Our 6 mile walk will take in Regents Park, Marylebone High Street, Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and Pimlico. We will play walking detectives, searching out drains, ponds and a hidden conduit right in the heart of the West End. Nick has researched the route and will explain about the historical and architectural features on route. We will end at a riverside pub.
Refreshments -Lots of possible vendors on route; this is London after all. There will be a half way stop and the obligatory pub stop at the end.
Travel - Metropolitan or Jubilee lines to Finchley Road. Pimlico is on Victoria line.
Start - 11:00am outside Finchley Road station, postcode NW6 3BS
Finish - Around 5:00pm prompt at Pimlico station, postcode SW1V
Walk arranged by main group (www.hawog.org.uk (http://www.hawog.org.uk/)). Walk is free if you join group ( £10 for 12 months).Can join via paypal link on hawog website. https://www.hawog.org.uk/membership.php . All walks are free for 12 months.
. Any questions mail meetup@hawog.org.uk