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Enquiries and further details of
visits, coach outings and walks should be directed to the Honorary Visits
and Outings Secretary:
Tel: 020 8521 4261 or Tel/Fax: 020 8521 0390
All Day Coach Outing 2008
August
| Thursday 14th August |
9.00am |
| Burford and Kelmscott Manor |
| The town of Burford, on the River
Windrush, was the site of a fortified ford in Anglo-Saxon times,
became an important crossroads and a wealthy wool town. The main
street is lined with old houses and ancient cottages little changed
since Tudor times.
There will be a break for lunch here.
Kelmscott Manor, a Grade I listed Tudor farmhouse built in 1570,
was the summer home of William Morris from 1871 until his death in
1896. The Manor is owned and managed by the Society of Antiquaries
and contains a collection of the possessions and works of Morris and
his associates.
The tour will be followed by a cream tea.
Return to Walthamstow Town Hall by about 7.30pm. .
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| Cost |
£25 |
| Note |
The coach departs promptly at 9.00am from the Town
Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow. |
Visits 2008
April
| Wednesday 23rd April |
11am |
| Wren's Churches and Gardens of the
City of London |
| A tour led by Tony Tucker and Richard
Charlton. Duration about 3 hours including a lunch stop at St Mary
le Bow |
| Details |
Meet on steps of St Paul's Cathedral |
| Cost |
£5 |
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May
| Wednesday 21st May |
2pm |
| Geffreye Museum, Kingsland
Road, E2 |
| Guided tour including
recently restored almshouse. Tea facilities available. |
| Details |
Meet inside the entrance |
| Cost |
£4. |
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June
| Saturday 14th June |
11am |
| Stepney Walk, including St Dunstan's
Church, Stepney |
| Led by Richard Dean. Duration about 2
hours. Lunch stop at end of walk. |
| Details |
Meet at Stepney Green Tube Station at the Ticket
Office |
| Cost |
£3 |
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July
| Monday 7th July |
2pm |
| Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge, EC4 |
| A uniquely situated Livery Hall
overlooking the Thames. Booking essential as a list of visitors
names has to be provided prior to the visit. |
| Details |
Meet outside the Hall |
| Cost |
£5 |
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September
| Saturday 6h September |
2pm |
| Walk round Woodford Green followed by
visit to Woodford Green United Free Church |
| Tea will be provided at the Church, a
Grade II* listed building designed by the Arts and Craft architect
Charles Harrison Townsend. |
| Details |
Meet at the bus stop at the Castle, High Road,
Woodford Green |
| Cost |
£3 |
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