2000 years of History.
DESCRIPTION
The Walks provides an introduction to 2000 Years of London's history. It concentrates on the period of the Romans to the 17th Century but provides a framework to understand the present day City. The walk uses actual remains and visible evidence to evoke an understanding of the Past and introduces the techniques that archaeologists and historians use to uncover the past.
The walk is lead by a Museum Curator or an Archaeologist and is led by someone experienced in taking School groups around the City.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
START Wood Street
Fore Street – first place bombed in the Blitz
St Alphage Roman Wall – Roman City Wall
Ruins of St Alphage Church – once St Mary Elsing Spital Monastery
John Wesley Memorial – where he felt God touch his heart
Museum of London
St. Botulph's Church - 18th Century Church
Little Britain
Smithfield - Place of execution for Heretics, and Brave Heart - William Wallace
St. Bartholemew's the Great - Medieval Monastery and Tudor Parish Church
Fortunes of War Tavern - The Body Snatchers Pub!
Cock Lane Boy - where the Great Fire of London ended
NEWGATE PRISON & THE OLD BAILEY – Hanging Breakfasts at the Magpie and Stump and other Newgate Stories
BOOKING DETAILS
The walk lasts approximately 2 hours, but allow extra time for any extra visits. Cost £3.50 per pupil, £75 minimum charge. Contact: Kevin Flude 0208 806 3742, CHR 249 Evering Road, London E5 8AL, email kpflude@chr.org.uk web: http://www.anddidthosefeet.org.uk
