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Offered languages
- English
This walk will set out the history of the Jewish Community in London from the first recorded Jews who came over with William the Conqueror in 1066, through to the expulsion of the community in 1290 by Edward I and eventual readmission after the Civil War, by Oliver Cromwell in 1656.
The walk will look at medieval attitudes to the Jewish Community, those forced to convert and, following readmission, how Jews were able to become Members of Parliament and Leaders of political parties from the 19th century onwards.
Those attending will hear about how Jews helped to fund some of the oldest buildings in London and the contributions Jewish men and women made to WWI and WW2 and how they now are a key part of daily life in Westminster.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is just outside of the main station (but still within the wider station entrance off the Strand) to the left of the Eleonar Cross (facing towards the Cross from the station).
The finishing point is just past the Houses of Parliament.
Itinerary
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1Trafalgar Square
The qualified guide will talk about the history of the Jews of England at Charing Cross and the expulsion. We then move to Whitehall and the Equestrian Statue of Charles I, talking about the lead up to the return of Jews to England in the 17th century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Whitehall
The next few stops will be on Whitehall - the old Whitehall Palace and the how Jews were linked to the Tudors' reign. We will then look at Downing Street and how Jews influenced politics and contributed to the the great wars of the last century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Parliament Square
There will be 2 stops in this area looking at Disraeli and also the medieval Jewish contribution to some of London's great institutions.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Houses of Parliament
The next few stops will look at statues outside the Houses of Parliament and the tour guide will discuss the readmission of the Jews under Oliver Cromwell and then how Jewish emancipation meant Jewish peple could become Members of Parliament. The tour will finish at Victoria Tower Gardens.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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