walk/tour
John Harvard Library, St Dunstans House, 211 Borough High St, SE1 1JA
Step into Bankside and Southbank — where prison grounds became peaceful parks and Victorian philanthropists reinvented social housing. Hear about local nurses who fearlessly fought fascism in Spain. Pay respects at a burial ground for women of the night, uncover centuries of queer history hidden in plain sight, and celebrate three hundred years of West African creativity woven into the soul of this remarkable riverside neighbourhood. A walk exploring the working class, global majority and queer history of London's Bankside and Southbank – recounting known and unknown histories next door to the City Wall.
Borough
London Bridge
Bernie Spain Gardens, SE1 9PH Buses: 45, 63, 100 Tubes/Trains:Southwark, Waterloo, Blackfriars Stations 7-15 minutes walk away
The environment will be stimulating e.g. loud noises, bright lights and strong smells. The walk will run beside busy roads
Loud traffic noises, seating available throughout, two water fountains, water and toilets in coffee shops along the route
Walking tour
11:00–13:00
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
The Golden Key Academy is a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life. This tour is part of a wider collection of tours created by Golden Key Academy guides for the Open House Festival celebrating their conclusion of the eight month course.
Further information on the Golden Key Academy can be found here https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy
If you would like to attend this tour, please ensure you have booked a ticket before turning up.