Elephant and Castle residents can learn about the fascinating history of their area with a free ‘animated’ walking tour over the May bank holiday weekend at the end of the month.
Actors will bring the history of the area to life by playing famous local characters such as Charles Babbage, the inventor of the forerunner of the first computer, who was born in Walworth. There will also be music, a dance workshop and other performances during the tour.
Visitors will also hear about the civic history of the Old Town Hall, the health centre on the Walworth Road and the variety of different communities that have lived in the area over the centuries.
Date: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm or 3pm – 4:30 pm