Not HISTORY but a HER-STORY guided walk. St Pauls to London Bridge

It's our usual fascinating walk between two of London’s most famous landmarks, but this time with a difference.

Any historical tour's narrative can be changed to show women's contributions and achievements and to highlight bias and discrimination which is often overlooked ... and that's exactly what we do on this tour.

We start at the the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, learn of men establishing YMCA's and Grand Lodges, we learn the sad story of the much maligned Queen Anne (was her reign really such a failure?), we hear of female firefighters in the Blitz, pass building that issues coats of arms ("Arms are only transmitted through a female line when there is a failure of male heirs"), the role of women at Shakespeares' Globe, the Clink's women's rules for prison and what happened to the women who worked as working girls for the Bishop of Winchester. And there's more.

We'll leave you at Borough Market for a spot of lunch or a riverside drink to ponder the tour!

HOW TO JOIN THE TOUR:

Buy your ticket here to reserve your place.

I'll email you details of the exact starting point well in advance of the tour date.

Please note: tour may be cancelled in the event of low numbers. You will be given a full refund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What's the tour like?

I write all my own tours so get ready for some new stuff! I don't assume any prior knowledge of history and the tour is suitable for locals or tourists. There'll be time for questions and conversation (about the tour or about London in general ). I'll show you pictures and tell you lots of stories to really make the tour come to life.

Are men also allowed on the tour?

Yes they are. For two main reasons. Firstly inequality against women is also a men's issue. And secondly it would be illegal.

Will the tour go ahead if there is bad weather?

Yes it will. Please wear appropriate clothing.

How many people will be in the group?

I have a maximum of 12 people so that you have a better experience.

Can I cancel my ticket?

Yes. If you cancel a week in advance you can get a 100% refund.

What if I am late?

I prefer it if you arrive ten minutes earlier than start so that we can chat.

Once the tour starts it's very hard for me to answer the phone but I will give you my mobile number (it's best to SMS or whatsapp)

Please visit the Transport for London website to plan your travel to the start of the tour and find out about any travel issues (train as, underground etc)

Are you insured?

Yes I have public liability insurance, but everyone is responsible for their own safety so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

For details of our other tours, and reviews see our website Let's Discover London

Who are the tour guides?

Your tour guides will be Sarah and Loona who has guided hundreds of people for over 16 years around his birthplace London and was an official British Museum tour guide. He has advised for and made appearances on TV history shows like Urban Secrets (Sky TV), the Hairy Builder (BBC2) and The Repair Shop (BBC1) and holds a Masters degree in economics from the University of Cambridge.

DETAILS:

2 hours and 15 minutes (approx)

Distance: 1.5 Km (see route map below)

NB: we do not go inside the cathedral and your ticket only pays for the tour guide.