Footprints of London has announced a conducted walk through Mayfair which will highlight locations associated with the Bright-Young-Things era. The tour is scheduled for Saturday, 28 October, 1500-1700pm. Here’s a description:
A literary romp round Mayfair; the playground of the Bright Young Things in the 1920s. On this walk you will hear how their outrageous exploits were portrayed by writers including Michael Arlen, Anthony Powell and Evelyn Waugh and visit some of the locations depicted in novels of the era. The walk will last about two hours and starts on Piccadilly (north side) – Stratton Street exit from Green Park Station – and finishes close to Marble Arch.
The firm specializes in walking tours of London and October this year is their Literary Footprints Festival season. The Mayfair tour will be conducted by Jen Pedler and may be booked here.
