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Hidden Stoke Newington Walks

Stories of our Streets

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A trilogy of local history tours with a difference, exploring fascinating tales of lost, forgotten, underground and legendary objects and bodies in the mysterious heart of Stoke Newington

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Underneath Stoke Newington Walk
Sat 25 Apr, 17:00
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Stoke Newington Burials and Bodies Walk
Sun 7 Dec, 13:30
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Underneath Stoke Newington Walk
Sat 12 Jul, 14:00
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Stories of our Streets

Organizer of Hidden Stoke Newington Walks

Stories of our Streetsis a project offering guided tours, talks, research and storytelling exploring the past of our homes, streets and neighbourhoods. My interests include folklore, legends and ghost stories; burial grounds; archaeology and found objects; and local social history. Come explore with me!Dr Caron Lipman

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Angel Ghost Walk

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This walk is packed full of ghost stories and other weird tales from the deep and recent past - come hear for yourself how the area from Islington Green to Canonbury is strangely rather haunted!

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Barnsbury Ghost Walk

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This uncanny walk explores strange stories within a familiar stretch of Islington - where Lower Holloway meets Barnsbury. I will tell tales of weird beliefs and experiences from the past - and reflect on what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Newington Green Ghost Walk

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Join me to hear tales of uncanny experiences, beliefs and local lore. This is a quiet late afternoon amble on selected weekends which takes in two contrasting greens separated by an ancient trackway on the borders of Islington and Stoke Newington.

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St Mary's Churches N16 Tour

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This tour explores over 450 years of fascinating Stoke Newington history via the story of the two St Mary's churches which curiously face each other on Stoke Newington Church Street

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Stoke Newington Ghost Walk

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Come hear local ghost stories on this 2 hour walk weaving around Stoke Newington Church Street, the heart of the old Medieval village where strange echoes from layers of history can still be heard - if you listen closely enough!