Public Walk: Heretics and Horrors Tour

Duration:
90 minutes
Tour Type:
Public Tour
Location:
COST
Adults: £12
Children: £8
Ages 5-7 (This tour is not recommended for persons under 8 years)
Toddlers: Free!
Ages 0-4
Start
End
Step Free Access?
No
Suitable for All Ages?
Not recommended for children aged under 8 years
Nearest Station

Public 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?

Departure:

Accompanied service

Family Friendly History Step Free Access Private Tours

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?

We will discuss how Bloody Mary earned her name, was she as bad or worse than her father Henry VIII? and why did people fear her?

Were body snatchers a necessity? Did Sherlock Holmes really jump?