walk/tour
Multiple architects, 1100
Westminster Tube Outside Exit 2., SW1A 2JR
This tour looks at how healthcare has had an impact on the buildings and landscapes between Westminster Abbey and the City. Exploring Healthcare related buildings, rebuilt, repurposed or removed and their influence on the landscape.
Charing Cross, Westminster
Charing Cross
Starting at Entrance 2 of Westminster Tube Station. End is Blackfriars Station.
There will be places to sit half way through the walk at Strand Aldwych site.
Health for this walk refers to physical, mental and spiritual health. From Medieval times to today. The tour will explore how as a result of political and society changes, responsibility for the provision of healthcare has shifted between, charities, the city and the state and continues to do so - affecting the built landscape we see today.
Guide: Sara Probert worked in healthcare in central London hospitals. She loves walking London streets and is excited to share her healthcare themed walk with others.
This tour is led by a participant of Open City’s Golden Key Academy – a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life. It is part of a wider collection of tour events created by Golden Key Academy guides for the Open House Festival celebrating their conclusion of the six month course.
Further info on the Golden Key Academy https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy
Meet at Westminster Tube Station - Exit 2, not to be confused with Exit 1 which is very close by.