Private tour in London Jessica O
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I'm Jessica the Museum Guide, and I take my guests on magical journeys through the past, discussing controversies, art, and the strangest moments in history. I also love to guide for families and children. Let's face it - I'm a museum and culture nerd! I've been fascinated by museums, oddities, and history from a very young age, and I have worked in both curation and engagement at a number of famous museums. I have advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage Studies and Museum Studies from University College London, and I spend my free time travelling and taking tours myself. I am also a licensed Canterbury Green Badge Guide. After guiding London highlights for a decade (which I still love to do!) I started focusing on museums and other cultural experiences. I guide tours of The British Museum, the National Gallery, the East End, and Canterbury (and so much more) on YouTube and in person. I also guide inside many churches, cemeteries, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, and all kinds of pubs, and cover the strange and dark history of London and Canterbury's oldest corners. I am a beer lover, so ask me to include some pubs on your tour! Booking a private tour with me is more than just a few hours of my time. I will help answer all of your questions about planning a trip to London. I live by the sea and love swimming, surfing, and diving, as well as watching scary movies and petting your dog. Bachelor's Degree (BAHons) in History and Communications Studies - Simon Fraser University Masters Degree (MA) in Cultural Heritage Studies - University College London Official Canterbury Green Badge Guide Member of the International Tourist Guiding Association I do not guide inside the paid temporary exhibitions at any of the museums.
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London's Street Art scene is one of the world's best - let's get out onto the streets of the East End and explore the beautiful, the controversial, the ugly, and the hilarious. This is one of the best ways to truly get off the beaten track and learn all about the history, culture, and people of the East End. Street art was one of the first tours I ever learned to give in London, more than ten years ago! I have a real passion for this art form, and I can't wait to share it with you. This is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in London, and we'll explore small courtyards, car parks, and railway arches to get to the heart of what makes it so special. We'll explore Brick Lane, Spitalfields, and Shoreditch.
We'll start at Spitalfields Market and talk briefly about the history of the East End and the City - and their differences in graffiti laws. Then, we'll cross over into the Borough of Tower Hamlets and start to see paste-ups, sculptures, tags, murals, slaps, throw-ups, and so much more. Some of the things we'll see and discuss include: - The laws around street art and graffiti in London, and how they differ from other cities - The history of graffiti as an urban, Black art form, and some of the early graffiti legends - What is the difference between street art and graffiti? - How to spot street art "hidden in plain sight" - How long does street art last? - Why do murals get covered in tags? - Huge 4-story murals, tiny pieces the size of a penny - and everything in between - Some of the most famous names globally, including Mr Cenz, Dreph, Stik, Banksy, Martin Ron, ROA, Space Invader, Shepard Fairey, Fanakapan, and AKAJimmyC You'll finish your tour with a deep understanding of this art form.
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