Huguenot Threads 9th to 20th July

We are just a month away from Huguenot Threads, a twelve day festival of walks, talks and events – a superb opportunity to find out more about the contribution of the Huguenots. To see the full programme, book your free places or to buy tickets visit our website's Huguenot Threads 2014 events page.

Daily City Walks

11am every day 9th – 20th July.

Walk the alleyways of the City and capture the personalities of the Huguenots who were so influential. This City walk will visit some of the places associated with the Huguenots to discover how they contributed to the growth of London as the world's leading international financial centre.  Meet by the Duke of Wellington statue in front of the Royal Exchange EC3. No booking necessary – just turn up and go. Maximum 50 minutes. £5 donation.

There are three walks in Spitalfields on the weekends of 12th/13th and 19th/20th July. Meet in front of Christ Church Spitalfields at 12noon, 2pm and 3pm. Donation £10.

Three lunchtime lectures at Christ Church Spitalfields

Wednesday 9th July: The Faith of the Huguenots with Revd. Andy Rider

Thursday 10th July: Religion and Immigration in Spitalfields from the Huguenots to Today with Dr. Daniel Nilsson DeHanas

Friday 11th July: Peter Prelleur and Richard Bryges’ Organ at Christ Church 1735 with Stephen Massil and Gerard Brooks.

All the above lectures will be held between 1:05 – 2:00pm and are free.

French Protestant Church Service

Sunday 13th July 10.30am service in French at Eglise Protestante Française de Londres, 8 Soho Square W1D, after which we will have coffee with Pastor Stephane Desmarais.

Rector’s Tour of Christ Church

Monday 14th July Revd. Andy Rider will take you on his personal tour of the church, including the crypt containing Huguenot vaults. 4pm – 6pm. Donation £20.

Huguenots of Note at two City Livery Halls

A rare opportunity to see the interior of two historic livery halls, which are opening for us during Huguenot Threads. Monday 14th July at 11am. View Huguenot silver (Paul de Lamarie) from the vaults at the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, 13 Foster Lane EC2. Wednesday 16th July Dr. Charles Littleton will tell us about two Huguenots of note (Gideon de la Laune and John Dollond), at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, Blackfriars Lane EC4. 11am and if oversubscribed, a second tour will take place at 12noon, both talks free, booking essential.

Open Day at The Clockmakers’ Museum

Tuesday 15th July, an opportunity to visit a hidden gem in the centre of London, Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury Street EC2, 10am - 4pm. Brian de Save will be present between 2-4pm. Free.

Two Huguenot Field Marshals

Tuesday 15th July1.05pm – 2.00pm.  Broadgate Welcome Centre, 3 Finsbury Avenue EC2. Learn about two outstanding Field Marshals of the British Army who had a key role in bringing William III to the throne. Talk by historian Dr Tony Heathcote. Free. In addition, the venue is well worth visiting as you will catch a glimpse of some of the world-class artwork at Broadgate.

Directions to Broadgate Welcome Centre From Liverpool Street Station:

Exit the station via Boots which leads o Broadgate’s Art piece ‘The Fulcrum’. Walk up the stairs towards 1-2 Broadgate and follow the path until you reach Finsbury Avenue Square. The Broadgate Welcome Centre entrance is next to UBS, 3 Finsbury Avenue Square.

And if you want to take a peek inside an 18c Huguenot home, visit Dennis Severs' house in Folgate Street, Town House in Fournier Street (lovely coffee and cakes) and the Eleven Princelet Street Gallery.

To see the full programme and book tickets visit our Huguenot Threads page

If you are looking for somewhere to eat, try the Water Poet, 9 Folgate Street where you can have an excellent one-course lunch with wine for £10.

Or try a great cream tea for £6 or a full afternoon tea for £18 at the English Restaurant, 50 Brushfield Street E1

And be sure to visit our favourite local French Bistro, Chez Elles, at 45 Brick Lane

If you want to read more about the Huguenots and associated areas of interest, visit Daunts Books at 61 Cheapside EC2. They are stocking up for the Festival! Telephone number 020 7248 1117.

Huguenot Threads - In partnership with the City of London and sponsored by British Land, Water Poet and the Crown & Shuttle. Proceeds will go towards a web-based education pack on the Huguenots for primary schools. Thank you so much for your continuing support.