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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Explore one of the world's most iconic and fascinating cemeteries with Jessica the Museum Guide, a cultural anthropologist, historian, and 'deathxpert.' I know this cemetery like the back of my hand, and I am excited to explore its macabre history and tranquil atmosphere with you. You'll walk away from this tour with a deep understanding of Victorian life - and death - and what makes Highgate such a special place. We might even meet one of the cemetery's local cats!
We will meet at the gates of Highgate Cemetery on Swain's Lane. (please note that I can also amend this tour to include meeting you at a station and dropping you at a station at the end). After explaining the cemetery's history and the grim nature of Victorian graveyards, we will begin visiting the West side, which was formerly closed to the public. We will traverse the Egyptian Avenue, the Circle of Lebanon, and so much more. Some of the famous graves include: - George Michael - Christina Rosetti and Lizzie Siddal - George Wombwell - Robert Liston - The Mausoleum of Julius Beer - Aleksander Litvinenko - Radclyffe Hall - Michael Faraday Next, we will cross over to the East Side. Famous graves include: - Karl Marx - George Eliot - Jeremy Beadle - Malcolm McLaren - Douglas Adams And so many more. Do note that we DO NOT enter into the Catacombs on this tour.
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We traverse the cemetery on foot. Do note that some pathways are slippery and there are some stairs. If if has been raining, please wear boots or other suitable shoes.
Swain's Lane, England, England, N6 6PJ, United Kingdom
We will meet at the entrance to Highgate Cemetery. Do note that this is rather far out of the way. Please let me know if you would like to arrange a different meeting point.
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