Wilderness Talks: Historic Smithfield

An illustrated talk by Blue Badge guide Diane Burstein exploring the history of Smithfield, from its medieval monastery to the meat market and Newgate Prison.

Diane Burstein, a London Blue Badge Tour Guide, historian and radio broadcaster, gives an illustrated talk on the history of Smithfield. The talk covers Charterhouse Square, the Victorian Meat Market, the City's oldest church, London's oldest hospital on its original site, and the tales surrounding the Old Bailey and Newgate Prison. The event runs for one hour at the Wilderness Kitchen at the Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell.