Discover historic Irish events & figures on a friendly walking tour on the South London streets where these stories come alive!

Irish Stories South of the River ☘️

Let's find out why large numbers of Irish people came to London & in particular south of the river. We'll hear of their stories and struggles but also achievements against the odds and their significant contribution to Irish & London life.

There's Bessie, the beloved & famed Music Hall star and the visionary post office workers who were instrumental in the fight for Irish Independence. We'll hear of the Corkman who became a leader of the Chartist movement & the many 2nd generation Irish who topped the 1980s pop charts including visiting the street where one of their videos was shot!

These stories and streets will cover the 1800s to recent times, integrating local London history as we stroll through beautiful parks and Georgian squares.

Come join me on this walking tour starting at the iconic St George's Cathedral (the Catholic one, not Southwark Cathedral 😊) and ending in the historic Kennington park.

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More dates available in Sept as part of Lambeth Heritage month.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992048750437?aff=oddtdtcreator (different start point)

** Please arrive earlier if you wish to see inside the wonderful St George's Cathedral as the tour will not include this **

There are tours provided by the Cathedral itself separately.

Christina Fitzgerald is a qualified Lambeth Tour Guide & passionate about all things London & Irish, returning regularly to her home county Limerick for hurling games & as part of the Rose Fitzgerald weekend committee.

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