About Walks on the Wild Side

“The walk was a great way to feel the spirit of the early punk scene, a fresh way to see another side to Islington! We all had a brilliant afternoon out, and enjoyed Aly’s ability to respond to questions with more than just the facts. A great insight.” — Floss Cobb, Angel Upstarts

Discover Tyburn Gallows, V1 & V2 bomb sites, where the Kinks came from, where Jimi Hendrix first set fire to his guitar, studios and venues used by the Sex Pistols, Clash and Joy Division, all this and much much more!

The Guide, Aly Mir, is a history graduate with considerable guiding experience. He has led walks on a wide variety of subjects in Holborn since 2006 and Jimi Hendrix tours for Handel House Museum since 2003. He has also guided the highly successful Museum Mile walks in London. Aly researches, plans and leads all the walks himself.

There’s no need to book. Just turn up at the place indicated and pay the Guide on the day (see the section on Upcoming Walks for full details including charges).

The walks operate in all weathers – if it rains bring a brolly!

Look out for the Guide – he’ll be wearing a green cap!

Cartoon illustrations by Kevin Sparks.