Walking Tour: Trains, Tracks , Palaces, and Parades

Walking from East Finchley to Muswell Hill we discuss the developments of the areas, from trains , shopping parades and people's palaces.
About this Event

Starting at the Modernist East Finchley tube station we learn about the origins of East Finchley and view some highlights and developments in the High Street including the Phoenix Cinema and Edwardian parade of shops. Continuing through Cherry Tree Wood and into Highgate Wood we learn of their histories and walk along part of the old railway line which ran from Highgate to Alexandra Palace. We will walk up to the Palace to explore the building and views and return to Muswell Hill to learn its history and admire the impressive architecture of Muswell Hill Broadway. We will finish by the Everyman Cinema, one of the most impressive art deco Cinemas in London.