There’s still time to apply for a place on this ýear’s ‘Become A Lambeth Tour Guide’ course, based at Morley College in Waterloo. But hurry – the first term starts on 19 September.
Learning about Lambeth
The course covers subjects such as Art & Architecture, Parks and Gardens, Transport and Politics, Sport and Entertainment, while training walks on selected Saturday mornings explore areas of the Borough including Clapham, Herne Hill, Brixton and Streatham Common. Thursday evening classes are a mix of lectures, activities and quizes. Assessment is by one written assignment and two practical walks.
At the end of the nine-month course students are presented with their certificate of achievement and Lambeth Tour Guides Association Accreditation. The presentation to the most recent new graduates was made by Cllr John-Paul Ennis, Mayor of Lambeth, in the Council Chamber of Lambeth Town Hall in July. (see photo)
Students who successfully complete the course will have the opportunity to help shape the future of tour guiding in the London Borough of Lambeth and expand the portfolio of Lambeth walks.
Tour Guides in action
Last winter, Lambeth Tour Guides wrote and published a book featuring Inspirational Women of Lambeth.
Qualified Lambeth Tour Guides are busy throughout September, working with Lambeth Archives and Lambeth Local History Forum on a month of events in Lambeth’s Heritage Festival and leading tours of historic buildings from the South Bank to Streatham as part of Open House Festival.
Apply Now
The course is open to all and enrolment is by application form and successful interview. No previous experience is required – just a willingness to learn about Lambeth and develop presentation skills.
More information
- Find more details of the training course
- See more details about the Lambeth Walks that Tour Guides currently lead on
- See full details of September’s Lambeth Heritage Festival or download a guide
[Photo: Nicky Somerville-Jones ]
