URBAN steps X City of London
PEOPLE POWERED CITY
Fleet Street to Guildhall – This walk reveals the institutions and people that have driven decision making in London and beyond for centuries.
From the printing and media districts, past some seriously recognisable churches, and workers guilds, to the civic centre of power, we’ll question how different architecture defines, displays and protects power in one of the world’s most influential cities.
SECRET CITY SPACES
City to Barbican _ Secret and public spaces – Explore how radical ideas about equality, culture and public life were built into the city itself.
Learn how the iconic architecture of the Barbican, became a tool for society shaping after WW2.
We’ll look at housing, culture and public space as expressions of how design could create a fairer, more collective way of living. It’s a story of social ambition, told through pedways, plazas and public space.
CITY DETECTIVES
Monument to the skyscrapers – Discover how buildings reveal their age through stone, steel, brick and glass.
This walk explores the City of London as a physical timeline, where every material and every detail tells a story about when, why and how a building was brought to life!
Through medieval masonry to modern day masterpieces, you’ll learn how to ‘read’ architecture, and begin to piece together London’s history as it continues to expand and regenerate.
Is an innovative heritage and cultural walking trails for young people, supported by The City of London Corporation’s Community Inspiring London Through Culture Fund
URBAN LEARNERS trails combine active exploration of architectural treasures with creative skills development.
Through guided walks focusing on unique built environment, public art, and historical narratives, participants will develop observational, analytical, and presentation skills whilst engaging deeply with the cultural heart of the place.
Supported by The City of London Corporation’s Community Inspiring London Through Culture Fund