Women Writers in Early Modern London (Walking Tour)
Are you interested in women’s writing or London history? Join the Society for Neo-Latin Studies for this historical walking tour of London and discover the stories and works of influential female writers who made their mark on the vibrant literary scene of the city.
The tour will start at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, and take us through Newgate and Smithfield before ending at Charterhouse. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of women writers in London!
This tour has been developed by a team of experts who are researchers working on Latin, the Early Modern period, and London, all of whom are part of the Society for Neo-Latin Studies. We will provide modern English translations of all the Latin and English texts discussed, and a handy booklet will point out even more points of interest around the city!
Accessibility:
This tour will cover approximately 1.2 miles and take around 1.5 hours, travelling at a slow-medium pace with several stops. Please contact the organisers if you would like full accessibility details.
Start: St Bride’s Church, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU (attendees will be emailed with exact meeting information) (just before 11:30 AM)
End: Charterhouse (approximately 13:00 PM)
This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 6–15 November 2025. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org.
