A remarkably surprising private tour around Clapham Common - the uncommon common.
Slave traders, David Bowie and the statue that almost broke London Bridge - there is more to Clapham Common than meets the eye! A walk for locals and visitors uncovering the bits of Clapham Common that usual go unnoticed.
The tour leads guests through a real London neighbour and traces the area's development, meeting some of its famous and infamous residents.
Tour guide: Stephen King
Duration: 90 mins
Meet: outside Clapham Common Station
Accessibility: Step-free, but with cobblestones. While mainly on paths there may be the odd muddy bit. Dress for the weather!
Janet and John (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This was a brilliant walk. I only know Clapham Common to drive through so it was good to see it on foot and learn more about it. Stephen King the guide was friendly, very knowledgeable and was quite passionate about his subject. I thoroughly recommend this walk to anyone."
Myrtle (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I definitely enjoyed the tour. The tour guide was brilliant, lively, well prepared, knew the history of the are and excellent delivery of it. I would surely recommend it to others."
Amy (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The guided walk around Clapham Common was superbly led by Stephen King, who was warm, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. It was of ideal length and contained a wide range of contrasting stopping points along the way, covering local, national and even international history, as evidenced by the pause at the plaque on Holy Trinity Church in memory of William Wilberforce MP and his fellow abolitionists who worshipped at the church and lived in the locality. I recommend this walk without hesitation. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience."
Meet outside Starbucks 202-204 Clapham High Street SW4 7UD
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Stephen will be ready to welcome you at Clapham Common Tube Station, outside Starbucks 202-204 Clapham High Street SW4 7UD 10 mins before we kick off.
Please ensure you are wearing appropriate clothes and footwear. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
If you have any problems you can contact the office on 020 4574 9885. We look forward to seeing you soon!
P.S. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in our London History podcast. See here: www.londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast