Category: Historic London
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Roman London
This walk starts at one of the gates of Roman London! See the original Roman wall and the remains of one of the Roman temples and learn about the Roman...
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Livery Companies - History and Traditions
Medieval London lives on today in the Livery Companies. For centuries they wielded enormous commercial power and they still elect the Lord Mayor of London. Join us to...
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The Medieval City
Find out why London is where it is and what life was like in London in the Middle Ages. See a section of the Roman Wall built nearly 2,000...
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Farringdon to Exmouth Market – Monks, Marx, Markets
Starting at Farringdon Station, this walk will take you back to the 12th century when the Knights of St John of Jerusalem owned a great part of the land and...
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Medieval Westminster - Government and Kings
This walk explores how Westminster grew when Edward the Confessor moved his royal residence from the City. We will hear about royal palaces, famous residents and where land was...
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Medieval Markets and Merchants
Thirteenth century London could be seen as one continuous street market. On this walk, we will se where live cattle ran through streets, were medieval shoppers bought and sold...
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Georgian Architecture - Bloomsbury Squares
The Georgian period saw English architects embrace the ideals of the classical world, with imposing lean lines, influenced by Palladio and epitomised by the elegant style of Robert Adam....
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Georgian Gentlemen: Politics and Power
Long associated with the aristocracy and the wealthy, St. James' spawned many Gentleman's Clubs. Discover the tales behind these institutions and learn how these Georgian gentlemen spent their leisure...
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Fashionable Georgian Ladies on Parade
Before fashion magazines kept everyone informed of the latest styles, the only way to keep up with changing fashions was to be in London - find out where the stylish...
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History of Finance in the City of London
The City of London is a world famous financial centre and home to some of the biggest banking and insurance institutions in the world, On our walk, we will discover the origins...