Hackney Stories: Walks and Tours
The Hackney Stories walks and tours programme was a valuable opportunity for all the family to learn - while getting some gentle exercise. Some walks were artist-led, while others included swimming and singing
Almshouse Tours
Geffrye Museum
3rd, 14th, 17th June or 4th July. Please ring for times
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Adults - £2.00, Friends, disabled visitors + children under 16 FREE. Places: first-come, first-served.
Visit the Geffrye’s restored 18th-century almshouse, and get a glimpse into the lives of London’s poor and elderly in the 1780s and 1880s.
Heart of Hackney Historical Walk
Hackney Museum. Meet on the steps of Hackney Town Hall
13th June and 11th July. 11.00am, 1.5 - 2 hours
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General public, FREE, but booking advised contact emily.jost@hackney.gov.uk
A guided walk through the heart of historic Hackney, taking in the Narrow Way, and ending at Sutton House
It Happened in Hackney… Hop Along to Hoxton
Meet at The Building Exploratory
Sat 4th July 2. 10.30am - 12.30pm
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Suitable for families with children aged 5-12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
FREE, Booking necessaryContact mail@buildingexploratory.org.uk or 020 77292011
An artist-led walk uncovering stories of special Hackney places through a range of fun and exciting activities. Includes Hoxton Hall, and ends in Hoxton Community Gardens with more fun and games.
It Happened in Hackney… Quakers and Carriages, Stars and Stripes
Meet at Hoxton Hall
Sat 4th July. 2.00 - 4.00pm
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Suitable for adults and young people over 12yrs, young people under 14yrs must be accompanied by an adult
FREE, Booking necessary, contact mail@buildingexploratory.org.uk or 020 77292011
An interactive walk along the Regent’s Canal with Independence Day in mind; including readings and song. Ending at the Building Exploratory where you are welcome to enjoy the exhibition.
The Hackney Society Triathlon
Meet at Kings Hall Lower Clapton Road
Sunday 12th July. 2pm, approx. 3 hours
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Adults 16 years and upwards
FREE, Bicycles and swimsuits optional. For more info details or to book a place contact:: lisa@hackneysociety.org or 020 8806 4003
Swim, cycle and walk your way round Hackney’s historic swimming pools with Simon Inglis The tour will include King’s Hall, Pitfield Street Baths, Haggerston Baths and London Fields Lido.