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William Whiteley Walk

Come and join us on this FREE guided walk in Paddington.  The duration is at the guide's discretion but usually lasts about one hour.

To reserve a place on this free walk, please choose a date and time below and either call 020 3145 1200, email walks@inpaddington.com or click any time shown below to book online.

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Whiteleys - The Man and the Shop

How linens and lace took this 19th century entrepreneur from Bankruptcy Row to Universal Provider.  This tour will discuss the history of shopping, focusing on William Whiteley, his pioneering spirit and how the establishment of Whiteleys helped transform the surrounding area, along with its peaks and troughs.

 

Guide
Elaine Beckett
Meeting point
Meet at the Brunel Statue, Platform 1, Paddington Station