London Group Walk To Nowhere – Borough Road and Its Place in British Educational History

Event details

Tuesday 23 July, 6 - 9pm

Join the London Group as we explore Borough Road and its place in British educational history.

Led by Dr David Hampshire, we’ll explore the fascinating story of this road which was created in 1750 to allow access to the West End without the need to go through the City of London.
 
In 1798, Joseph Lancaster set up a universal free school on Borough Road which became the first teacher training institute in the British Empire. The walk will incorporate some of the significant landmarks on Borough Road, explore more of its history and impact and why the National School, also on this road, was an example of fierce resistance to Lancaster’s efforts and methods. 
 
The walk will end with a drinks reception on a nearby roof terrace, with stunning views across the Thames and Southwark.

Our guide

Dr David Hampshire FRSA FRAI is an alumnus of Borough Road College, now a part of Brunel University.

You will need 

You will need to bring photo ID with you to get access to the roof terrace drinks reception. 

If you’re bringing a guest, please also name them on the booking so that they can join us on the roof terrace too. 

How to get there

We’ll send you the meeting location in your confirmation email.  

Accessibility

This visit will involve significant periods of walking and standing. 

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Image: The Circus and Obelisk in St. George's Fields, public domain