Private tour in London Steve P
up to 10 people
3 hours 30 minutes
Walking
1
Steve P.
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2023 marks the tercentenary of the death of one of the greatest ever British architects - Sir Christopher Wren. His impact on the City of London's layout and buildings following the Great Fire of London in 1666 is still very visible today and impacts the future development of City buildings. He rebuilt 51 churches following the Fire plus his masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral. This walk centres on St Paul's (although we do not go inside) but will visit several of his buildings, exploring the inside of three of his churches. We touch on Wren's other roles as scientist and astronomer and discuss some of the work of his colleagues/pupils.
- learn about the Great Fire of London, 1666 , its disastrous impact on the City of London and learn of Wren's work rebuilding the wrecked City - marvel at The Monument, designed by Wren to commemorate the Fire - explore the inside of two of Wren's masterpieces, St Mary Abchurch and St Stephen Walbrook churches - hear the story of a church designed by one of Wren's assistants, St Mary Woolnoth - appreciate how Wren's St Paul's Cathedral would have dominated the old City, hear about its construction and explore the narrow streets of the old City - visit the interior of another Wren church, St Mary Aldermary and maybe stop for a coffee - take in the sight of three more Wren churches and hear their stories - visit a hidden garden with an emotional past - visit the new reflecting pool and capture some memorable photos before getting close to the walls of the Cathedral - end by exploring the interior of Wren's St Bride's Church before maybe stopping for refreshments in a pub built for Wren's workers!
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Walking on paved surfaces.
Fish Street Hill, England, EC3R 8AH United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Fish Street Hill exit of Monument underground station, London, England, EC4R. Alternatively I can meet you at your central London hotel.
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
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