South Hackney: Shoreditch and Haggerston
This walk covers the social and domestic history of this part of South Hackney up to the gentrification of today. It includes visits to Haggerston Park, the Regents Canal and weekend street markets.
Neighbourhood: Hackney
Julia Gay
Julia has been a London Greeter since 2012. She has lived in Hackney and worked in East London for over 30 years.
Maggie Reeves
Maggie was born in Manchester and came to London in 1966 and has lived in Walthamstow since 1985. Now retired, she has worked in teaching and libraries.