Private tour in London Steve P

A social history of Marylebone, London

Tour #1201116

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

3 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your London tour:

Follow some of the major threads of life from their origins to 21st century London using Marylebone as our canvas. Let's explore the back streets of Marylebone where these threads come to life! Understand the development of areas such as nursing, housing, education, broadcasting and women's rights. Hear about the lives and work of some major social reformers who still impact our lives today. Imagine what life was like in the slums and workhouses of the 18th century and why every body buried is not still there!

Your London tour itinerary

- start by looking at Baker Street underground station and learn how transport developed from its early days - imagine the life (and death) of some of London's poorest people and see where they used to live, work and were buried - plunge into a maze of narrow alleys to learn about how slums gradually improved and education for the poor started - hear about the pioneers of nursing, education and women's rights and see where they lived - visit Harley Street, the centre of private medicine in the UK and understand why it is here - learn about life in the area's grand houses and what life was like for the servants below stairs (or above the stables!) - see and learn about the work of 9 significant architects with a lasting impact - smile at the story of how radio and TV broadcasting developed and the day when there was no news! - trace the development of cinema in Britain looking at its birthplace

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking on paved surfaces

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Marylebone Road, England, NW1 5LJ United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meet by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street underground station. Alternatively I can meet you at your central London hotel.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories

History

Off The Beaten Path

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time

View our cancellation policy

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