Private Tour: Heretics and Horrors

Duration:
90 minutes
Tour Type:
Private Tour
Group size:
1-25
Location:
COST
Private group of up to 10 people: £115
Add up to 15 additional people at +£10 per person
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Step Free Access?
No
Suitable for All Ages?
Yes
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Heretics and Horrors

Embark on this 90-minute private walking tour that explores the horrors of living through the plague, the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.

Walking along the medieval street plan of the City of London our tour starts in 1348 during the Black Death. How would people have lived during this scary time? What did they do to try and avoid this deadly disease? Why were cats and dogs no longer safe on the streets? What were Watchmen paid to watch?

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Description

Embark on this 90-minute private walking tour that explores the horrors of living through the plague, the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.

Walking along the medieval street plan of the City of London our tour starts in 1348 during the Black Death. How would people have lived during this scary time? What did they do to try and avoid this deadly disease? Why were cats and dogs no longer safe on the streets? What were Watchmen paid to watch?

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