Gangsters, Gelato and Garibaldi - Clerkenwell & Holborn Guided Walk

Explore the colourful history of the Italian community in Clerkenwell and the area around Hatton Garden on this 90 minute guided walk with official local guides, Karen and Jo.
The walk brings to life London's 19th and 20th century "Little Italy" which had its hub in the steep and narrow streets of Clerkenwell known as "The Hill".
Discover a street life filled with organ grinders and fortune tellers, the exploits of gangster, Darby Sabini and his mob and the hugely successful Italian business men who set up in the streets around Hatton Garden, including Carlo Gatti who introduced icecream to the masses. Having also found out about the grinding poverty of Saffron Hill and the political exiles who fought for the unification of Italy the walk ends outside the famous Teroni Italian Deli in Clerkenwell Road, where gelato and other Italian delicacies can be enjoyed.
The walk takes place two days before the most important event in the "Little Italy" calendar - the Our Lady of Mount Carmel procession.  This annual event which this year takes place on Sunday 16th July features a procession of religious statues, musicians and floats depicting scenes from the Bible as well as stalls selling Italian food, wine and beer.