Jonnie Fielding (Bowl of Chalk)

For more than 15 years, Jonnie Fielding has made it his mission to uncover London’s hidden stories – revealing the forgotten facts, overlooked details, and history concealed in plain sight across the city.

As a walking tour guide and storyteller, Jonnie has built a reputation for turning everyday streets into extraordinary discoveries. His work combines meticulous research with an infectious curiosity, bringing London’s quirks, anomalies, and eccentricities to life for audiences who thought they already knew the city.

His book, Why Is Downing Street Painted Black?: And 364 Other Fun London Facts’, gathers 365 of his favourite stories and observations from across London, packed with pub-quiz-worthy trivia and bespoke illustrations. Whether you live in London, love London, or simply enjoy a great unexpected fact, Jonnie invites people to see the city with fresh eyes.

Jonnie is the Director of Bowl of Chalk Walking Tours, recognised among the top 0.5% of London tour companies, supported by over 1,250 five-star reviews. Time Out have named it one of London’s best walking tours for five consecutive years and his work and expertise have been featured by Radio 4, The Independent, The Guardian, The Times, and other media outlets. Through his tours and online platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, he continues to share the strange, fascinating, and endlessly surprising stories that make London unlike anywhere else.

“The man is conduit for the city’s soul, distilling its chaotic history into digestible, engaging narratives.” (The Times)