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This walking tour of about 2 hours follows the banks of the Thames with a City of London guide to uncover the history of the river that has been London's lifeline for 2,000 years. Hear how the Thames became a hub of trade, commerce, engineering and empire, and how events such as the Great Fire, plagues and invasions shaped the city. Walk through forgotten alleys, old wharves and riverside architecture, and learn about London's past, from powerful medieval merchant guilds to grand processions. The tour starts near St Paul's Cathedral and ends at Tower Hill.
Meet your City of London guide at the City of London Information Centre next to St Paul's Cathedral to start the tour. Learn how the Thames, London's lifeline for 2,000 years, became a centre of trade, commerce, innovative engineering and empire.
Hear about the Great Fire, plagues and invasions on the riverside, and the arrival of newly crowned kings and newly appointed mayors. Discover the tragedies of war and celebrations of victory that shaped this great metropolis.
Follow the river's history from the Roman settlement to today's bridges, exploring forgotten alleys, ancient wharves and riverside architecture. Along with the story of the old bridge lined with houses and shops for 600 years, hear about powerful medieval merchant guilds, grand processions and knights' jousts. The tour ends at Tower Hill.
Meeting point :
City of London Information Centre
St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8BX, UK
Meeting point information:
Meet at the City of London Information Centre next to St Paul's Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a City of London guide lanyard. The tour ends at Tower Hill (London EC3N).
City of London Information Centre, St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8BX, UK