Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide
Dr Geoff, Historian and published author has a DPhil in History from The University of Oxford. His specialty is medieval England and its churches. He is an expert on England's medieval churches and England's castles, kings, queens, and wars.
You are getting an expert to walk with you throughout central London. He will bring the silent buildings to life as you learn about the incredible medieval and later history of the great city. Dr Geoff will tell you not just what happened but why it did. You will hear about why and how the churches were built. And if you know about the Da Vinci Code then you will learn about the Knights Templar and their mark on Europe and in London in the Middle Ages.
Dr Geoff has consistent 5 Star reviews on TripAdvisor which you will soon understand why.
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Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide
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St. Paul's CathedralPass-by Only
We meet at the West end of St Paul's Cathedral near the grand stairs. This marvel was built by Sir Cristopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666. The Fire destroyed most of medieval London but there are plenty of places that survived close by. Sir Christopher plays a role in the other buildings we will see so we need to learn about him and London before 1666. It is an 18 minute walk to St Bart's.
WIlliam Wallace Memorial
On our way to St Bart's Priory we will stop at the memorial to William Wallace the Scot hero who fought for Scottish independence.
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
The Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great is a 12th-century gem. Much of it survived not only the Great Fire of 1666 but also the Reformation, Civil War, and The Blitz of WW2. the eastern side of the church retains stunning arches, columns, and tombs. It is an early Norman church and will be valuable to compare it with the other churches we will visit built in the later medieval centuries.
Inclusions
- Admission costs to all venues
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes the walk from the meeting point until the end point.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Dr Geoff will have a blue lanyard showing Historic Tours of England
Meeting Points
- Dr Geoff will have a blue lanyard showing Historic Tours of England
End Points
- We end this tour in the garden at Temple Church.
