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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | “The Old Curiosity” of a Lost London Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:The Strand\, London\, c. 1901 \nStep into the vanished world of London’s last West End slum\, once hidden in the maze of streets just northeast of the Strand and Aldwych. Today\, little remains to hint at the area’s notorious past. This was a district of sharp contrasts — a centre of prostitution\, lined with Victorian pornographic bookshops and brothels\, yet also home to some prestigious theatres and a vibrant street market. The area drew eccentric characters\, colourful traders\, and curious visitors\, and preserved pockets of rare architecture dating back to the 16th century. Using old maps\, historic images\, literary extracts (from Dickens\, Pope) and the few surviving traces still visible\, Richard Watkins will guide us on a virtual journey into a neighborhood now swept away by redevelopment. \nThe Strand\, looking eastward from Exeter Change\, c1824 \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-the-old-curiosity-of-a-lost-london-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Beyond 10 Downing Street: Prime Ministers’ Private Quarters
DESCRIPTION:BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1804-78\, by Sir Francis Grant PRA(1803-78) \nWhere did Prime Ministers call home before they stepped through that famous black door at no. 10? Rob Smith will help us explore the homes of 12 British Prime Ministers\, uncovering the private addresses behind the public power. We will consider towering figures such as Winston Churchill\, William Gladstone\, and Benjamin Disraeli\, and leaders who may have left a lighter mark on British history\, but led fascinating private lives. Each virtual stop reveals a different side of political life\, as we stroll the elegant streets of Mayfair and St. James’. We will explore the political dramas of Georgian and Victorian Britain. Along the way are tales of intrigue\, ambition\, and political miscalculation—leaving us wondering whether history repeats itself. \n\nZoom Live\nTuesday\, April 21 | 5:00 p.m. (ET)\n$30 members; $40 non-members and guests \n*If you are a Heritage Circle Member\, please email Aliza at awillner@royal-oak.org for your complimentary program registration for this season’s programs.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-prime-ministers-quarters/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom,Online Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Beyond 10 Downing Street: Prime Ministers’ Private Quarters
DESCRIPTION:BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1804-78\, by Sir Francis Grant PRA(1803-78) \nWhere did Prime Ministers call home before they stepped through that famous black door at no. 10? Rob Smith will help us explore the homes of 12 British Prime Ministers\, uncovering the private addresses behind the public power. We will consider towering figures such as Winston Churchill\, William Gladstone\, and Benjamin Disraeli\, and leaders who may have left a lighter mark on British history\, but led fascinating private lives. Each virtual stop reveals a different side of political life\, as we stroll the elegant streets of Mayfair and St. James’. We will explore the political dramas of Georgian and Victorian Britain. Along the way are tales of intrigue\, ambition\, and political miscalculation—leaving us wondering whether history repeats itself. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-prime-ministers-quarters/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Historic London Markets
DESCRIPTION:Escheape Market \nLondon is home to some of the world’s most famous markets – from the historic Smithfield and Spitalfields markets to the vibrant Covent Garden. For centuries\, these bustling trading hubs have kept the city fed\, supplied\, and thriving. Rob Smith will guide us through the rich history of London’s markets. Discover how feeding the capital has been a constant challenge since Roman times\, and how markets have played a vital role in the city’s growth and daily life. We will explore sites trading from their original locations\, those that have found new homes\, and even places that have vanished altogether\, including the once-renowned Hungerford Market. Packed \nCovent Garden Piazza with London Transport Museum\, geograph.org.uk \nwith history\, colour\, and surprising stories\, this digital tour brings the heritage of London’s markets to life. \nZoom Live \nWednesday\, May 20 | 5:00 p.m. (ET) \n \n$30 members; $40 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-historic-london-markets/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom,Online Tour
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Historic London Markets
DESCRIPTION:Escheape Market \nLondon is home to some of the world’s most famous markets – from the historic Smithfield and Spitalfields markets to the vibrant Covent Garden. For centuries\, these bustling trading hubs have kept the city fed\, supplied\, and thriving. Rob Smith will guide us through the rich history of London’s markets. Discover how feeding the capital has been a constant challenge since Roman times\, and how markets have played a vital role in the city’s growth and daily life. We will explore sites trading from their original locations\, those that have found new homes\, and even places that have vanished altogether\, including the once-renowned Hungerford Market. Packed with history\, colour\, and surprising stories\, this \nCovent Garden Piazza with London Transport Museum\, geograph.org.uk \ndigital tour brings the heritage of London’s markets to life. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-historic-london-markets/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Legal London: From Inn to Bar
DESCRIPTION:In 1234\, when King Henry III issued a decree forbidding the teaching of law within the City of London\, teachers and practitioners of the law were forced to relocate outside the City’s boundaries. They established practices in Holborn where they remained conveniently close to both their commercial clients as well as the Royal Courts at Westminster. Over the centuries\, barristers clustered together to form a series of institutions that evolved into the four prestigious Inns of Court — Gray’s Inn\, Lincoln’s Inn\, Inner Temple\, and Middle Temple. These legal societies possess the exclusive right to call individuals to the Bar to practice as barristers in England and Wales. On this virtual tour\, David Charnick will discuss the rich history and enduring traditions of London’s legal quarter and illustrate some of London’s most remarkable architectural treasures. He will explore the inner workings of Legal London through the buildings\, institutions\, and hidden corners that cluster around Chancery Lane. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-legal-london-from-inn-to-bar/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | A Walk Through Dulwich Village
DESCRIPTION:With its wide grassy verges\, fingerpost signs\, half-timbered\, medieval-like houses\, and grand villas\, Dulwich retains a character unlike anywhere else in London. On this virtual tour\, Richard Watkins traces the area’s evolution from a rural manor into a thriving suburb shaped by prestigious schools\, artistic ambition\, and nineteenth-century expansion. Along the way\, discover Dulwich’s rich architectural heritage. Notable residents included Charles Dickens\, Camille Pissarro\, and Ernest Shackleton. The town also features England’s first purpose-built public art gallery\, London’s only surviving tollgated road\, and the surprising inspiration for the iconic British telephone box. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-touring-distinctive-dulwich/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Castles Around London
DESCRIPTION:London is home to one of the world’s most famous castles—the Tower of London—but it is far from the only fortress within easy reach of the capital. Rob Smith will digitally explore a number of remarkable castles\, each revealing a different chapter of England’s history. From Windsor’s military past and the pivotal events at Berkhamsted\, to the rebellion at Cooling Castle and the dramatic ruins of Hadleigh overlooking the Essex coast\, discover how these fortresses shaped the nation’s story. Along the way\, Rob also uncovers the histories of lesser-known castles whose surviving ruins still bear witness to centuries of conflict\, royal ambition\, and political change. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-castles-around-london/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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