Westminster Walks

30/05/2026

27/05/2026

I was so sad to read that the wonderful Onion Garden in Seaforth Place behind Westminster City Hall has been forced to close. I really hope they can find a new site. It was a unique and special place https://www.theoniongarden.org/

18/05/2026

Join me on Saturday 6th June for two walks exploring the Secrets of Wood Street. Book via link in bio. As part of the Wood Street Festival.
Secrets of Wood Street Part 1 at 11am - On this circular walk which traverses some of the area known at one time as ‘On the Forest’ we will seek out evidence of lost pubs, a lost film studio and a lost mansion. We will walk down a path which dates back several centuries, visit a churchyard with some fascinating stories to tell and find a hidden mural and a hidden garden.

Secrets of Wood Street Part 2 at 2pm - On this circular walk which traverses areas which were once among the poorest in the district we will see evidence of a lost pub, find out the story of Master McGrath, hear about the man known as the fighting parson and see a building saved because of a tree. We will also see the site of a terrible murder from the 1700s.

06/05/2026

Hmm think “Dream Land” needs re-naming. Wentworth St E1

01/05/2026

What are your plans this Monday? Why not join me on a walk around N . Hear about a cast of characters that includes Queen Victoria, Lawrence of Arabia & Ivor Novello. The walk includes traversing former field boundaries via public footpaths. Booking link in bio.

14/03/2026

Just spotted this old 38 bus in ! Looks like it’s on its way to this heritage event organised by https://www.londonbusmuseum.com/route-38-heritage-day-2/

19/02/2026

I’ve just updated my Linktree with all my upcoming public walks, interior tours and a talk. https://linktr.ee/joannawestminsterwalks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c2754da9-0f2f-44b7-a927-741d6ed3cbd9

17/01/2026

Due to a last minute cancellation there is 1 space left on my 12pm tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall tomorrow. The tours in February and March are already sold out!

Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff

27/12/2025

I have to confess I have got a bit obsessed with the Palace of Pudding which was located within a Salvation Army hostel just off Brick Lane for a couple of Christmasses in the early 1900s. Read more here:

In Quaker Street off Brick Lane in the early 1900s there was once a building known as the Palace of the Pudding.

09/12/2025

I must do this tour soon!