London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End
Tue 24 Nov · 14:00
Guildhall Library
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London’s Villages: Bow and Mile End will be held at Guildhall Library on 24 November 2026. The talk explores the history of these areas, which developed along a Roman road linking London to Colchester. Entry is free.
Both Bow and Mile End grew up along the important highway, established in Roman times, linking London to Colchester.
Please note: Booking is Essential
Both Bow and Mile End grew up along the important highway, established in Roman times, linking London to Colchester. In this talk, Pete Smith will introduce: a bridge-building queen; some striking match-makers; a nun with an odd French accent; a red-handed politician; a heartless killer; Burlington Bertie; and the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo.
In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.
Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.
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London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 14:00.
London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End is held at Guildhall Library in London (Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH).
Entry to London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End is free.
Tickets for London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End
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London’s Villages: Bow and Mile End will be held at Guildhall Library on 24 November 2026. The talk explores the history of these areas, which developed along a Roman road linking London to Colchester. Entry is free.
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Organiser’s full description
Both Bow and Mile End grew up along the important highway, established in Roman times, linking London to Colchester.
Please note: Booking is Essential
Both Bow and Mile End grew up along the important highway, established in Roman times, linking London to Colchester. In this talk, Pete Smith will introduce: a bridge-building queen; some striking match-makers; a nun with an odd French accent; a red-handed politician; a heartless killer; Burlington Bertie; and the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo.
In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.
Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End?
London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 14:00.
Where is London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End taking place?
London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End is held at Guildhall Library in London (Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH).
How much are tickets for London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End?
Entry to London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End is free.
How do I get tickets for London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End?
Tickets for London’s Village’s: Bow and Mile End can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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