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One last free lark in the parks for 2026. Storytelling and history strolls celebrating South London open spaces with writer and tour guide Chris Roberts. Local history and daft folklore specific to the area of walks but also other tales featured in the short story collection South Parks stories from the southern commons.

August 21st 6.30 – 8.00 PM Clapham Common. Lots of literature, lore and even a lost school on this stroll across Clapham Common. There may be obscure pop cultural references throughout and Spring Heeled Jack may put in an appearance. Meet at the Common Cavendish Road Entrance. Please note this tour starts at 6.30 (sunset is 8.00).

Booking for walks which are free or pay what you like is here.

Podcast and Events

Some Kind words about Bus Travel in South London

"If you love London, this book is unforgettable. But if you know her, it’s like coming home."

"Roberts manages to do for the estates south of the river what Hardy did for Wessex, revealing it to be as good a place for epics and myths as ancient Greece ever was."

Full Reviews here

"is a fascinating mix of the down-to earth and the magical." SF & FANTASY BOOKS Review Dave Barrett

Wherebythemarshes 3audaug5to7

00:00 / 03:21

Recording of Folk Song from Sung by the Neck about Walworth by Ian Campbell. Neckar the souless.

Sashley Nov20audx2

00:00 / 01:02

Recording of Folk Song from Sung by the Neck about Walworth by Ian Campbell. Sashley's warning.

Sweet Neckinger35 7

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Recording of Folk Song from Sung by the Neck about Walworth by Ian Campbell. Sweet Neckinger.

IMetMyLoveAtTheGallowsDock 18oct19aud2to

00:00 / 01:46

Recording of Folk Song from Sung by the Neck by Ian Campbell. Met my love by the gallows dock.

OldShadThames1studio18oct6to14.mp3

00:00 / 04:33

Recording of Folk Song from Sung by the Neck about Shad Thames by Ian Campbell.

weelaweela

00:00 / 01:14

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