Public Tour: A Road to Ruin

Duration:
90 minutes
Tour Type:
Public Tour
Location:
COST
£12 per person (suitable for persons age 15+ only)
Start
outside Angel Tube Station
End
Farringdon Station
Step Free Access?
Yes
Suitable for All Ages?
No
Nearest Station

Public Tour: A Road to Ruin

On this alcohol-themed walk where we discover an ancient drover’s road which led to riches for some and ruin for others.

Investigate a number of fascinating buildings along an ancient Drover’s road into London including an ‘in and out pub’, a world famous inn, a brewery, two gin distilleries and even a licensed pawn broker!

Departure:

Accompanied service

Family Friendly History Step Free Access Private Tours

Description

This is the perfect guided walk for those with a keen interest in history, London and alcohol.
Delve into the past & investigate the relationship between different classes of society in historical London and what this meant for the alcohol they were able to drink.
You will also explore how the famous English past-time of drinking was interpreted by journalists and artists of the day, fascinating to compare to the modern world.
Hazel will also share with you rare and interesting facts and tales and you’ll leave the tour knowing the stories behind the expressions “one for the road”, “a Mother’s ruin” and “dead drunk”.
The tour will take you along an ancient Drover’s Road in London, where you’ll visit interesting buildings including an ‘in and out pub’, a world famous inn, a brewery, two gin distilleries and even a licensed pawn broker!

  • Authentic different tour
  • Meet other adventurous souls
  • Discover an interesting aspect of historical London
  • Adults only
  • NB: Teetotallers very welcome. This is not a pub crawl.