Walking Tours
London is beautiful. Whether you want to see a particular area of the city, hear about a specific topic, real people or fictional characters, Justin can take you on a voyage of discovery through the streets of London.
Westminster - Power, Pomp and Politics
The City of Westminster is the home of our Royal Family, our seat of government and site of many key ceremonies during the year. Justin will show you the oldest bicameral legislature in the world, the Houses of Parliament, as well as the royal church of Westminster Abbey, before leading you down past Downing Street and Horse Guard's Parade, and onto the Guard Change at Buckingham Palace. The walk ends in Trafalgar Square, home of both sporting celebrations and political demonstrations. Check out the latest artwork - Gift Horse, with its neat reference to David Cameron's relative, William IV.
London 2012 and Forward
The triumphant success of the London 2012 Olympics may well seem like a distant dream now. Relive those heady days with a visit to the biggest new urban park in Europe - the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. From desolate wasteland to the spectacular stadiums we have today, the change is not yet completed. Hear the stories of the Games, how the sporting legacy will continue, as well as the exciting new developments going on in this vibrant and diverse part of the capital.
Jack the Ripper
Discover the facts of the greatest unsolved murder mystery of all time. In the Autumn of terror of 1888, Jack the Ripper stalked the streets of the East End, targeting the most vulnerable of women. Justin will bring the story alive with the use of a projector to show and help explain the reality of London back then.
Bond, James Bond - The London of 007 and Ian Fleming
"Shaken not stirred" - how those words have become intertwined over the years with a world of magnificently malevolent villains, seductively sensuous sirens and reckless romances in exotic locations. Visit the sites that played an important role in the life of Ian Fleming and Bond himself around Mayfair and St James'. Want to find out what personalities and events in Fleming's life inspired the characters and plots of Bond? Leave your weapon at home and come and find out.
The City - From the Romans to Rogers
The City of London is both the oldest part of London and the beating heart of world finance. This tour is a walk through time - from the Romans to the modern skyscrapers like Norman Foster's 'Gherkin', Richard Rogers' 'Cheesegrater' and Rafael Vinoly's 'Walkie Talkie'. Discover how important landmarks have been shaped by history, from the Norman invasion to the present day.
Clapham - Past, Present and Future
Explore Claphams rich history, from the former house of Captain Cook and Charles Barry to the site where Samuel Pepys died. Learn about the Clapham Sect, led by William Wilberforce to abolish slavery, and discover the deep-air raid shelters under the Northern Line.
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