Our 2015 review… In JULY 2015 our London Walks colleague and friend Graham passed away. London Walks guide Shaughan penned the following…
Ode To Graham By Shaughan Seymour It’s seven thirty, and we’re by St Paul’s As Graham stands by Panyer Alley’s walls He introduces us to City Ghosts, And proves himself most genial of hosts In telling tales of darkness fear and dread He brings to life the lives of London’s dead. Would that we could do that for him; Now he is telling tales to Seraphim. Dear Graham, you blazed trails for us all; For forty years you held us all in thrall And took how many thousands on your tours The story that was London’s – became yours Although not born here, Scotland’s son Became the walking Londoner bar none - Extensive knowledge and a love of scandal Took you from Soho to the house of Handel And we all followed – soaking up the Tales Of Lily Langtry and the Prince of Wales Of Politicians, Courtesans and Kings You took the dust of History and gave it wings; So Graham, we salute you now where ‘ere ye be ! And save a glass of Burgundy for me ! A London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
