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Steve Matthews
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394
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5th‑gen Londoner, The City's in my blood
London born, south‑coast based guide
About
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I’ve been guiding in London since 2010, and in that time I’ve led thousands of people through the backstreets, river paths, and half‑forgotten corners that rarely make it into the guidebooks. My work is rooted in years of on‑the‑ground experience, a lot of digging through old maps and archives, and a genuine fascination with how London’s past still shapes the city we walk through today.

What began as a hobby has grown into a long‑standing practice of researching local history — from lost streets and vanished industries to the characters who left their mark on the place. I keep my tours updated with new findings, fresh angles, and the odd surprising detail that brings a street or story to life.

I specialise in the parts of London people often overlook, helping visitors and locals alike see the echoes and footprints hidden in plain sight. My aim is simple: to share the stories I’ve gathered over the years with accuracy, enthusiasm, and a real affection for this endlessly surprising city. Whether you’re joining me for the first time or returning for another walk, you can expect a well‑researched, engaging, and reliable tour shaped by more than a decade of experience.

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Neighbourhoods
Modern History
Literature
Meander through Georgian squares where artists and scoundrels lived and loved

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Neighbourhoods
Modern History
Literature
Find writers, revolutionaries, and the Beatles on the West End’s creative fringe

Walking Tour

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75 mins
Neighbourhoods
Industrial Revolution
Crime And Mystery
Navigate the sometimes tumultuous history along the Thames on this scenic jaunt

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Neighbourhoods
Industrial Revolution
Music And Performance
Discover what makes this West End neighbourhood a mecca for artists old and new

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Parks And Gardens
Local Legends
Transportation Heritage
Get the story behind the famous rhyme and unlock a few Victorian secrets

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Industrial Revolution
Modern History
Parks And Gardens
Imagine life as one of St James’ aristocrats and hear about its humble origins

Walking Tour

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75 mins
Neighbourhoods
Crime And Mystery
Medieval History
Traverse the scandal-ridden streets where literary legends and criminals partied

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Architecture
Neighbourhoods
Medieval History
Criss-cross the ancient northern boundaries of London in search of lost tales

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Architecture
Medieval History
Modern History
Hear about life on both sides of the tracks as you explore this iconic avenue

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Religious Sites
Neighbourhoods
Medieval History
Untangle Clerkenwell’s complex past as you weave through its nooks and crannies

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Architecture
Neighbourhoods
Crime And Mystery
Meet the artists, scientists and secret agents that called this London hub home

Walking Tour

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60 mins
Crime And Mystery
Religious Sites
Ancient History
Find 2,000 years of history along England’s enigmatic corridors of power

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Neighbourhoods
Industrial Revolution
Modern History
Venture back to the origins of London’s national press in iconic Fleet Street

Walking Tour

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75 mins
Architecture
Medieval History
Modern History
Return to the era of knights and bards in this hallowed legal district

Walking Tour

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60 mins
Religious Sites
Ancient History
Medieval History
Journey into the heart of medieval London where unlikely events often unfolded

Walking Tour

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75 mins