walk/tour
Outside Blackfriars pub, 174 Queen Victoria Street,, EC4V 4EG
Step into a world where sermons, gossip, and newsprint shaped the city’s soul. On this two-hour walk between Fleet Street and the Strand, we will explore London’s unique triangle of communication: churches, pubs, and the printing press. These were the original social networks — places where people gathered to worship, to argue, to drink, and to share stories.
Blackfriars
Blackfriars
40, 63
Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for typical London weather. The route includes some narrow streets & moderate city noise level
Walking tour
10:30–12:30
We'll explore the rich history and surprising contrasts of central London through the lens of its historic churches and pubs.
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This walking tour explores the rich history and surprising contrasts of a well-known stretch of central London through the lens of its historic churches, pubs and printing presses. We will trace how sacred spaces and social spots have shaped the character of the area over the centuries. Blending light historical storytelling with a playful spirit, this tour is designed to entertain, inform, and spark curiosity.
This tour is led by a participant of Open City’s Golden Key Academy – a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life. It is part of a wider collection of tours created by Golden Key Academy guides for the Open House Festival celebrating their conclusion of the eight month course. Further information on the Golden Key Academy can be found here https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy
