On this five week course you will discover the story of food in London from the Romans to the present day. The course looks at how food has been produced, the markets it has been sold in, and the places people have gone to eat.The course will look at old recipes and cookbooks to give an idea of the food Londoners have eaten.
Courses
A Food History of London
When & Where
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24 September 2025 - 22 October 2025 ( 10 hours, 5 weeks )
- Afternoon, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Robert Smith
- Course Code W25HMSH03A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Find London’s most historic food markets
- Know where food is grown in London today
- Cook some historic London recipes
- Know where food has been imported from to feed London
Cost
Full fee
£125
Concession fee
£95
Class format and activities
Discussions, watching films, presentations, group work
Entry requirements
No special requirements
What you need to know before you enrol
Nothing other than be curious about London’s past
What you need
You may want to bring something to take notes
What you can do next
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