De Beauvoir is unique in Hackney, with its stuccoed 19th century villas more reminiscent of London’s West End. Typical of Hackney, the area offers a walk of contrasts, revealing a tale from medieval manor to today’s loft apartments and trendy eateries, taking in mad houses, factories and canals along the way.

• Why a French name?
• Locate the Mole Man’s house.
• What was the development that never was?

Duration: Allow for 2½ hours

Cost: £12 (£9 concessions) – pay on the day, card or cash.

Start: Entrance to Haggerston Station (East London Line), Lee Street, E8 4DY

End: Kingsland Basin, N1 5ET

To Book: text/phone 07710 414240 or email sean@walkhackney.co.uk