London Historical Tour: Roman Walls to Global Finance

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  St. Alphage London Wall

  We begin our journey in the Salters garden where the history of many peoples converge from Roman to Norman.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  The oldest part of the wall is this Fort.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  St. Giles Cripplegate

  One of the oldest mediaeval churches in the City since Norman time that was once the site of older Saxon Church.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  The Roman wall is the physical structure that helped fortify the City of London from outside influence ever since the Romans built it. We also delve into the Celtic people. The indigenous people of these lands and the ones who made it necessary for the Romans to fortify Londinium with the wall! Having set the scene we look to the Salter's Hall to delve into the history of London's history of Trade, Governance, and Sacrifice through the years. The Salter's Hall being ranked 9th among the 12 most important Livery companies (formerly known as Guilds).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The livery company that set the standard for booze!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

  The ruins of this ancient church derives its name from the ancient court or bery of the aldermen, which is now held at the Guildhall. The garden today hosts memorials to a Shakespeare and two legends of two different Livery companies.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  City of London

  The municipal governing body of the City of London and the historic centre of London.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Guildhall

  The town hall of the City of London has been on its current site since at least the 13th century. We take a look at it's history and mythology since Greek through to Roman, Saxon and Norman influences.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  St. Lawrence Jewry

  The official church of the City of London Corporation remembers the saint the saint who helped Christianity to flourish with a sacrifice that was unforgettably cruel.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Guildhall Art Gallery

  Location of the Roman Amphitheatre

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  This Church represents two of the Wards of the City of London and we look at how livery companies came by their naming as 'Worshipful' companies.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  The Royal Exchange

  Built by a legend for adventurers to meet. These men went onto shape the new world. We also find out about what the the golden grasshopper is doing on top of it!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Mansion House of City of London

  At the head of govenance is The Lord Mayor of the City of London. In addition he is an international ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services sector. This is his home.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  Inside a circle of 12 dragon (lamposts) representing the 12 great livery companies we highlight some of the notable figures remembered around this area and then we conclude, returning to the story of Minotaur.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Bank of England

  We take at look at this most influential, traditional but still very forward looking institution. The Golden statue on top tells an interesting story.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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