Rob Smith
robssmith.bsky.social
Rob Smith
@robssmith.bsky.social
London tour guide and general walking enthusiast. Like sharing pictures of my travels and walks with Footprints of London
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We continue our celebration of Diverse London with an in person and a virtual walk today. Book at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Mark #Halloween this Friday with a walk round Bloomsbury to hear the ghost stories that fascinated the Georgians, & later, a virtual tour of the scary things in the British Museum. Book at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Like these 17th century iron grave covers in the church at Wadhurst, East Sussex
July 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Explore #London with us. Walk the fantasy of classic English countryside come true in the city, how #Chingford became more than just a village + the City, Canary Wharf and more BOOK AT footprintsoflondon.com @westminsterwalks.bsky.social @nakedanthropolo.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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The fascinating history of breweries and booze in the #Borough & a look at how Islington has kept #London fed for the last 800 years -- Our 2 great walks tomorrow bookable at footprintsoflondon.com
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July 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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If you fancy a trip to the countryside but don't want to stay far from #London get inspiration from this virtual tour of #Herts with @robssmith.bsky.social this Thursday to see its historic towns & houses, ancient woodland, Roman remains & ruined castles. Book at footprintsoflondon.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Geese on the River Lea yesterday, part 6 of my walk along the river
June 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
On the Settle to Carlisle railway #ScenicRailView
June 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
On the Settle to Carlisle railway #ScenicRailView
June 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Frosty morning in December heading South on LNER #ScenicRailView
June 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Durham from the train #ScenicRailView
June 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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London Walks this week include a look at the Huguenots, London's airports, "disgraceful women", and the Roman city. Book at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social @nakedanthropolo.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Good to visit London Borough of Ealing yesterday, to get pictures for my forthcoming talk about the buildings of the Borough
May 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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For those fascinated in London history our walks this week examine political intrigue in #Mayfair , the development of #Knightsbridge ,the dissenters of Newington Green and more! Book at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social
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May 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Great walks this weekend take in Crime in the West End, Spying, and an exploration of the Essex Estuaries! Book at footprintsoflondon.com @robssmith.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Saturday's walk in Rochford and along the River Roach reveals the history of folks who didn't accept the still hierarchical C of E after the Dissolution. This was a 'hotbed of dissent' in a landscape of mud and stark fields. @robssmith.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essex-estu...
Essex Estuaries - Rochford: A Hotbed of Dissent
Saltmarshes, weatherboard houses, Nonconformist churches, Marian martyrs, a derelict mill and abundant seabirds along the River Roach.
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May 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Tomorrow (Friday) afternoon footprintsoflondon.com has 2 walks: @robssmith.bsky.social heads to #Harpenden to explore the River Lea & Richard does another of his @Tripadvisor 5 Star walks in Crystal Palace. Join us! (click on the link above to book)
May 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The garden at Roehampton House
May 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Excellent weather forecast for the Colne Valley this Saturday. Walk from once-industrial Hythe to once-shipbuilding Wivenhoe via now-quiet riverside, marsh and village. @robssmith.bsky.social @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
Walking Tour - Essex Estuaries - The River Colne from Hythe to Wivenhoe
See the former port of Colchester, fishing-cum-commuter villages, woods, marshes, a flood barrier, gay history and The Essex Serpent
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May 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
One of the many beautiful sets of tiles which you can see at the Jackfield Tile Museum
May 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Small town, rich culture - Wivenhoe. Close to London. River and estuary, big skies. A good walk. @robssmith.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Sue is looking forward to leading the walk on Fanny Wilkinson’s Gren Lung for London on 7th June.
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Guided Walks and Cycle Tours - London Parks & Gardens
Choose from a carefully curated programme of 31 guided walks and two cycle tours, presented by experienced, knowledgeable guides. Tickets cost £5 and you will need to first purchase a LOG2025 weekend ...
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April 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Inside one of the bottle kilns at the Coalport China Museum
April 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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A highlight of this weekend's #London walks is @nakedanthropolo.bsky.social 's exploration of slavery & abolition around #Holborn. @robssmith.bsky.social walks along the River Lea, we discover #Walthamstow with @westminsterwalks.bsky.social plus Van Gogh! Book at footprintsoflondon.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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It's going to be a lovely sunny weekend in London so why not join us on one of our walks. We'll be exploring Soho, Walthamstow, Putney & Canvey Island. Book through footprintsoflondon.com @westminsterwalks.bsky.social @robssmith.bsky.social #london
April 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM