Fashion in the Square Mile: A Historical Journey through London's Oldest Neighbourhood
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Greater London
Join us on a historical walking tour through London's oldest neighborhood, the Square Mile, and discover how fashion has shaped its history. From Roman hoodies to modern menswear, explore the City of London's fashion roots and iconic shoot locations.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Barbican Highwalk - We’ll begin in and around the Barbican Estate, exploring the history of the fashion industry in the neighbourhood
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - The area around St. Paul’s Cathedral is rich in fashion history
- Bank of England - After strolling through the Square Miles shopping streets and historic alleyways, we’ll end our tour outside the Bank of England to explore the City’s dress codes today.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
The Square Mile isn’t just about bowler hats and briefcases. It’s London’s oldest district, and on this excursion, we’ll explore how style trends have influenced its past.
This pedestrian expedition unfolds the narrative of fashion in the City of London, spanning from the sought-after Roman hooded garment to the monarch instrumental in shaping contemporary men’s apparel.
Our journey will guide us through the City’s most esteemed retail districts, meander its age-old byways and even give you an opportunity to flaunt your style at a renowned photography spot, as we delve into its clandestine associations with the garment industry.
Location
Barbican
Aldersgate Street
Meet outside the station exit
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Faithl923
Sep 22, 2023
A new look at the City - This was a fascinating tour with a completely new to me focus on how the City worked as a shopping and manufacturing centre for clothes from Roman times. Susannah was an engaging and informative guide.
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Sue492
Sep 21, 2023
Surprising how much I didn’t know! - Susannah was an excellent guide. Fascinating tour. Easy pace. Definitely worth the price. Will look for more Secret Square Mile Tours Have lived in London for 50 years and all of the tour was news to me! 5 star.
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