From neighbourhood flea-pits to grand art deco masterpieces, these guided walking tours bring to life the history of London’s old cinemas and the experience of cinema-going through the ages.
Events in this collection
Acton’s Lost Cinemas - a walking tour
Sun 12 Feb, 11:30
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Camden Town's Lost Cinemas - a walking tour
Wed 26 Feb, 11:00
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Former Carlton Cinema, Essex Road - guided building tour
Fri 18 Jul, 11:00
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Lost Cinemas of the West End - a walking tour
Fri 23 Oct, 11:00
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Hollywood Comes to London - a walking tour of West End cinemas
Fri 13 Oct, 10:30
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Islington's Big Screens - a cinematic walking tour
Organizer of Memory Palaces: Exploring London's old cinemas
I’m a qualifiedClerkenwell & Islington guideleading walking tours throughout the area and elsewhere in London. I’ve lived in London most of my life and am fascinated by how the city’s history constantly collides with its present.I’m particularly interested in social history, arts and culture and have a lifelong love of film and cinema. In 2012 I co-founded the long-runningTufnell Park Film Cluband also work on BBC Radio 4’s film and television programmeScreenshot.You’ll find my walks fun and engaging, see places in a new light and will always go home with a few nuggets you never knew before.To be the first to find out about my upcoming guided tours please sign up to my newsletter atnigelsmithwalks.com.