Founded by the Romans in 47AD, the City of London has many stories to tell in its nearly 2000 years history.
On this tour, we will see a selection of its iconic buildings including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England and the Monument to the Great Fire of London. We will also hear the stories of some of the individuals who are linked to the City, such as architect Christopher Wren, diarist Samuel Pepys and Lord Mayor Richard ‘Dick’ Whittington.
There will be plenty of opportunities for photos and questions. Lunch can be taken in one of the City’s many cafes or pub.
Arguably London’s oldest church, it contains some unique architecture, bomb damage from World War 2 & the odd ghost.
This column was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London of 1666 which destroyed 13,200 houses and 84 churches. Discover how the fire started, what happened during it and the impact it had on London in the following centuries.
This is the financial heart of the City, with iconic buildings such as Bank of England, Royal Exchange and the Lord Mayor’s House.
You will make your own way to the meeting points