PHLS: Nicholas Crane: The Secret History of Britain’s Footpaths

Wed Jun 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Church of St Mary the virgin Primrose Hill | London

Primrose Hill Lecture Series
Publisher/HostPrimrose Hill Lecture Series
PHLS:  Nicholas Crane: The Secret History of Britain\u2019s Footpaths Nicholas Crane: The Secret History of Britain’s Footpaths
About this Event

7pm, Wednesday 24th June
Nicholas Crane:
The Secret History of Britain’s Footpaths


Acclaimed geographer, travel writer and much-loved local, Nick Crane is the perfect person to write a book about Britain’s footpaths. He’s a passionate walker, a curious historian and a rigorous researcher. He explains how mankind’s progress has been determined by the routes we’ve walked, and by the way in which those routes have mapped and re-mapped our island. From prehistoric tracks walked by European migrants 12,000 years ago, to pilgrim ways and coffin roads, he leads us deep into the British countryside.

Using slides to illustrate his findings, Crane celebrates walking, wandering, and the enduring human impulse to follow in the footsteps of our forebears. A must for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of our fascinating human journey.


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This lecture begins at 7pm. Doors and Bar will be open from 6.30pm.

BOOKS will be provided by www.primrosehillbooks.com and available to buy and have signed by the speaker after the event.


St. Mary the Virgin Primrose Hill is an Anglican church in the liberal catholic tradition. Founded in 1872 it is now celebrating its 150th anniversary. St. Mary’s has a long and proud history of supporting some of the most vulnerable in society. Part of this is running the winter homeless shelter partnered with Camden Camden Community Cold Weather Shelter (C4WS), and is proud to provide a home to the Mary’s youthwork charity which provides practical care and help to local young people at risk.

Funds go to aid St Mary’s Church – a vital base for community the and local outreach services for vulnerable people.



Tickets


Single ticket (in-person attendance): £15/£10 concessions (OAPs, students)

Live-Streaming ticket (Watch online) ticket: £15 single lecture*

*You will be emailed a link ahead of the event, to watch the talk live-streamed via YouTube or after the event

Full Series ticket (4 Lectures for the price of 3): £45/£30 concessions (OAPs, students)

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Booking Fee: All bookings are subject to a small booking fee which goes to Eventbrite, which provides us with this convenient online booking service.

Ticket Availability: Ticket sales will be available online until 4pm on the day of the lecture and after that, on the door, subject to availability. Online ticket sales will be available to purchase until 6pm on the date of the event.

Alternatively, you can buy tickets in person locally from Primrose Hill Books on Regent's Park Road or from our Parish Office by contacting 020 7722 3238 or by emailing [email protected]

In the event of a SOLD OUT situation, we will run a returns waiting list and tickets will be offered on a first come basis, as they become available.

Refund Policy: We allow refunds up to one day before the event . In the event of a postponement or cancellation of the date (decided by the organisers) a refund or transfer to new date will be offered. On sold-out events, we may be able to accept refunds after this time if we have a waiting list for people awaiting return.


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Event Venue

Church of St Mary the virgin Primrose Hill, Elsworthy Rd, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 11.55 to GBP 16.96

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