Historical Tour in Death, Debauchery and Doctors in Soho London
Meet madams of bawdy houses, body snatchers and benevolent doctors in an hour and three quarters walk through the alleyways and past the townhouses of the square mile that is Soho. Find out how Soho got its name, what happened to murderers after they were executed and how a brave doctor turned detective to discover how 500 people died of Cholera within a few streets in two weeks in 1854. We cover just over a mile of Soho, from a workhouse, to a picnic spot beneath which lies a secret, to the first anatomy school in London and we visit the sites of the first speciality hospitals in London that cared for women, children and those with the 'foul' disease. There will be some sexual content (historical and tasteful) and some gore. It will be funny and moving - sometimes at the same time.
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Historical Tour
What's included in Historical Tour in Death, Debauchery and Doctors in Soho London
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Soho Square
Discover the first brothel in Soho where women like one eyed Peg specialised in flogging the upper classes.
Broad Street Cholera Pump
Find out who started the Cholera epidemic of Soho which killed 500 people in two weeks - and who stopped it.
Wardour Street
Visit a pretty garden and favourite picnic spot and discover a secret.
Inclusions
- Services of a Westminster qualified tour guide
- In-person Guide in English
- Any snacks or drinks
- 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
- This tour does have some sexual references and may not be suitable for young children.
- This tour has some gory references to dead bodies and operations
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I will be waiting for you by in front of the theatre by the steps- carrying a black folder. Look forward to seeing you.
End Points
- We end the tour at Soho Square which is close to Tottenham Court Road tube station and many restaurants and bars.
