Mulberry (half) Marathon

Event Information

The oldest mulberries in London are seeds from mulberry fruit (now in the Museum of London archives) found in various Roman sites near to London Bridge and along the Walbrook River, dating from the 1st century CE.

This walk traces London’s Roman and Saxon heritage using mulberry trees as waypoints. We take in several medieval Guilds (Livery companies) as well.

The walk ends in Fountain Court (Middle Temple), adjacent to the 12th century Temple Church. 

Contributors

Peter Coles

Peter Coles is a freelance writer, translator (French to English), editor and photographer. He is Visiting Tutor at the Centre for Urban and Community Research, Goldsmiths, University of London, where he contributes to the Photography and Urban Cultures MA programme.  Mulberry, Peter’s latest book, is published by Reaktion Books (November 2019).

In 2016 Peter collaborated with the Conservation Foundation to set up  Morus Londinium, a project to document, preserve and raise awareness of London’s mulberry tree heritage. Hosted by  the Conservation Foundation, the project has been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Morus Londinium is winner of a European Heritage / Europa Nostra Heritage Award 2021. Visit the website to find Peter’s many blog articles revealing London’s heritage through its veteran mulberry trees. 

In 2018 Peter helped to set up the first Urban Tree Festival.  He is a member of the festival’s Steering Group and a regular contributor, giving talks and leading walks.

Location of event

Roman & Medieval mulberries (St Magnus to Fountain Court)

Meet at St Magnus the Martyr