Walking Tour – Wonderful Women of Whitechapel
Hear the stories of such significant figures as Eva Luckes and Edith Cavell at the London Hospital; Monica Dickin, founder of the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals; and philanthropists Mary Hughes and Miriam Moses. The walk also explores locations related to contemporary figures such as gardener Lutfun Hussain and author Monica Ali.
Who is this course for?
Informal learners or anyone who is interested in exploring London and particularly those interested in how women have shaped the streetscape past and present
What can I expect?
This is a walking tour where the guide will lead you through the area providing an informative, enjoyable and entertaining two hours. It is all on the flat so is suitable for those with mobility scooters, wheelchairs etc. There is step free access at Whitechapel station.
Practical information
You will need comfortable walking shoes. Please also note that the tour will last two hours with no coffee or toilet breaks.
It is always best to have a bottle of water with you too and appropriate clothing for the weather.
This route will begin outside Whitechapel station on Whitechapel Road. There is a very wide pavement and your guide, Rachel, will have a fluffy flower in her bag. Please assemble from 17:45 for a prompt start at 18:00.
Image: Bishopsgate Voices collection
Need to Know
Metadata
- Time
- 18:00 - 20:00
- Price
- £22/ £17 concession
- Day
- Tuesday
- Duration
- 120
- Venue
- Walking Tour
- Tutor
- Rachel Kolsky
- Max Students
- 20
- Course Code
- HS23235
- Meeting point
- Outside Whitechapel station on Whitechapel Road
Meet the Guide
Rachel Kolsky
Engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining Rachel Kolsky is a popular prize-winning London Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Focussing on the 'human stories behind the buildings' Rachel's tours are fun and informative, filled with anecdotes past and present. From off-the-beaten track London and famous personalities to cinemas and shopping, memories of all aspects of London's rich and varied social history come flooding back.
Before embarking on her career as guide and lecturer, Rachel, a qualified librarian, was an information professional in the financial services industry for over 25 years. When not working or guiding she supports her local independent cinema, The Phoenix, East Finchley, where she was a Trustee for over 20 years. Rachel has published four books, Jewish London (2012), Whitechapel in 50 Buildings (2016), Secret Whitechapel (2017) and Women’s London (2018), and she is thrilled to have been a guest lecturer on cruises since 2009.
Dates and Times
Walking Tour – Wonderful Women of Whitechapel
, 5:52 - 7:52
