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- German
- English
Step out of the sanitized history books and into the gritty, lawless reality of Elizabethan London's South Bank. This is not a polite stroll through literature; it is a visceral journey into a district where artistic genius flourished alongside brutal exploitation. Discover the 'Liberty of the Clink', a jurisdictional loophole where Shakespeare's soaring poetry competed with the roar of bear-baiting arenas, and where the Bishop of Winchester licensed brothels while punishing heretics. Join us to uncover the mud, the blood, and the poetry of history's most vibrant and contradictory neighborhood.
- A 1.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 69 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From London's main station, take local public transport toward The George Inn. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to The George Inn, London, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Shakespeare's Globe, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to London's main station. The departure point is Shakespeare's Globe, London, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1George
London's last surviving galleried coaching inn, illustrating the courtyard style where early Elizabethan plays were staged.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Winchester Palace
The remains of the palace of the Bishop of Winchester, who ruled the 'Liberty of the Clink' and licensed the local brothels.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Clink Prison Museum
Located on the site of the notorious prison that housed debtors, heretics, and brawling actors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The archaeological site of Bankside's first purpose-built theatre, where Christopher Marlowe's plays debuted.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The site of the brutal bear and bull-baiting arenas, the main competitor to the theatres.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Shakespeare's Globe
The iconic modern reconstruction of the 1599 Globe Theatre, representing the pinnacle of Elizabethan 'high art'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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