Open House Festival

Life and debt in Southwark

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.

Getting there

Tube

Borough

Train

London Bridge

Additional travel info

Bernie Spain Gardens, SE1 9PH Buses: 45, 63, 100 Tubes/Trains:Southwark, Waterloo, Blackfriars Stations 7-15 minutes walk away

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

The environment will be stimulating e.g. loud noises, bright lights and strong smells. The walk will run beside busy roads

What you can expect

Loud traffic noises, seating available throughout, two water fountains, water and toilets in coffee shops along the route

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Activities

Sat 19 Sep

Walking tour

11:00–13:00

Life and Debt in Southwark

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

About

Golden Key Academy

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.

Online presence

blakoutside.org

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