With over eight million people, London has a huge job in keeping the population on the move. In a series of walks and visits We shall explore all the aspects of keeping London on the move.Includes visits to transport locations at extra cost.First class will meet in St Martin's in the Fields Crypt Cafe Nearly four and a half million journeys are made every day on the Underground; six and a quarter million of us use the bus every day. That's without including the taxis, trams, DLR and cyclists. we will look at the history of each mode of transport and consider their impact on the system today and how they shaped the city.There will be some costs associated with the class. There will be a visit to the London Transport Museum and a boat trip on the Thames. Students will require a Travelcard or Freedom Pass for each session. There may be other small costs associated with transport related visits.A series of twelve walks looking at the landmarks and features of areas of the capital. Each walk lasts 2 hours, departing from an agreed meeting point and following a planned route that features the salient points of the session's theme. The tutor will impart information orally and will support learning with written resources available either on the day or via the College's Intranet. While the walks are not usually physically challenging, each route may include urban and/or rural roads and will take place in all weathers (except in extreme conditions, when it may be necessary to make alternative arrangements).To discover through a series of historical walks and archaeological walks the history and geography of London.To discover how London's suburbs grew. No N/A
Name: Keeping London moving Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Qualification type: Assessment This is a non-accredited course. You will be assessed informally by your tutor during class activities. There will be regular opportunities to review your progress. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161017 11:52:02 Updated 20161017 11:52:02
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Bromley Adult Education College
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Kentwood Centre
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Penge
County:London
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology