• St Alphage Garden with ruins of St Alphage Church - We begin our journey in the Salters garden where the history of many peoples converge from Roman to Norman.
• Roman city wall - The oldest part of the wall is this Fort.
• St. Giles Cripplegate - One of the oldest mediaeval churches in the City since Norman time that was once the site of older Saxon Church.
• Salter’s Hall Garden - The Roman wall is the physical structure that helped fortify the City of London from outside influence ever since the Romans built it.
  We also delve into the Celtic people. The indigenous people of these lands and the ones who made it necessary for the Romans to fortify Londinium with the wall!

Having set the scene we look to the Salter’s Hall to delve into the history of London’s history of Trade, Governance, and Sacrifice through the years. The Salter’s Hall being ranked 9th among the 12 most important Livery companies (formerly known as Guilds).

• Brewers’ Hall - The livery company that set the standard for booze!
• St Mary Aldermanbury Garden - The ruins of this ancient church derives its name from the ancient court or bery of the aldermen, which is now held at the Guildhall. The garden today hosts memorials to a Shakespeare and two legends of two different Livery companies.
• City of London - The municipal governing body of the City of London and the historic centre of London.
• Guildhall - The town hall of the City of London has been on its current site since at least the 13th century. We take a look at it’s history and mythology since Greek through to Roman, Saxon and Norman influences.
• St. Lawrence Jewry - The official church of the City of London Corporation remembers the saint the saint who helped Christianity to flourish with a sacrifice that was unforgettably cruel.
• Guildhall Art Gallery - Location of the Roman Amphitheatre
• St. Margaret Lothbury Church - This Church represents two of the Wards of the City of London and we look at how livery companies came by their naming as ‘Worshipful’ companies.
• The Royal Exchange - Built by a legend for adventurers to meet. These men went onto shape the new world.
  We also find out about what the the golden grasshopper is doing on top of it!
• Mansion House of City of London - At the head of govenance is The Lord Mayor of the City of London. In addition he is an international ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector. This is his home.
• London Troops War Memorial - Inside a circle of 12 dragon (lamposts) representing the 12 great livery companies we highlight some of the notable figures remembered around this area and then we conclude, returning to the story of Minotaur.
• Bank of England - We take at look at this most influential, traditional but still very forward looking institution. The Golden statue on top tells an interesting story.

• Unique history of the City of London
• Ancient history and mythology
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The story of London, the city that influenced the world’s largest empire, ignited the Industrial Revolution, and set the standard for modern central banks, is truly remarkable. Its history dates back over a thousand years before the construction of Westminster Abbey, beginning with the Roman invasion and the building of the Wall to safeguard this crucial settlement. Within these ancient confines, distinctive traditions and resilience thrived, turning London into a global powerhouse.

Highlights:

• Follow London’s journey from its Celtic origins through the Roman, Saxon, Viking, and Norman periods.
• Uncover its resistance to royal power and its role in the development of democracy.
• Explore the birthplace of the Magna Carta and its evolution into a world empire.
• Observe resilience through times of plague, fire, and revolution.
• Discover the dragon emblem and its lasting importance.

Ideal for history enthusiasts and inquisitive travelers, this expertly guided tour brings London’s captivating history and enduring legends to life.

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