Private tour in London Sam J
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Welcome to London. It's one of the wonders of the world and a very exciting place with something for everybody to enjoy. I'm a third generation Londoner and have been born and bred in the City. I'm a qualified City of London guide and have been leading many groups through the city. I love exploring together and each tour is different and everybody brings something new to the day. I've appeared on the US TV network NBC "Today" programme and spoken about what's available for visitors in London. I can run the tours described here or we can customise tours to meet your exact requirements. I've written a series of books "City of London guide books" available on Amazon which give a great background to the walks. I'm a specialist in the art, architecture, sights, eating and drinking places, churches, synagogues, mosques , gardens and history of the City of London and Whitechapel and lead regular walks in the area. I've written books about London's sights, literature and hotels, pubs and restaurants. I'm a graduate of Literature from Cambridge University and our walks are shot through with the history and characters of the city. I've worked in high tech for 40 years and been involved in the business side of the city. In short there's never a dull moment, come rain, wind or shine. I look forward to meeting you. I love to share the highways, byways and alleys of the city. On the walks we explore the key sights of the city, literary, historical background and of course some ancient pubs. Our walks are usually immersive with plenty of chances for everyone to get involved I have worked with the City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority, London Festival of Architecture, IT and Butchers' Livery companies, Circle Squared, Society of Authors, Baker McKenzie, London Unseen, Zyen and many other organisations arranging customised tours. I am a City of London certified guide and a ITG Green Guide. I run tours for the City of London. I also run tours for the Greater London Authority. Other organisations I work with are Circle Squared and Society of Authors. I am a graduate of Cambridge University with a literature degree. I've also a Computer Science qualifications. I do not have any kind of restrictions
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We'll be starting near St Paul's cathedral and our walk will include the Apothecaries' Hall, St Sepulchre, the Old Bailey, St Barts Hospital, St John's Gate, the Charterhouse, Plague pits. We'll see the Barber Surgeons' Hall, beautiful medicinal herbal gardens and other sights. We'll look at insights into the history of medicine and the pioneers who lived in London and have contributed to progress in healthcare. Dr Ann Robinson , a GP and medical journalist will provide medical insights during the walk and place the sights which we will pass into context. I worked for many years in the City of London and I'll share with you my insider stories about living, working and having fun in the city. We'll have lots of time for coffee, lunch (sandwich, quick snack, or one of the many special restaurants) and perhaps visit one of the many amazing and historic pubs in London.
During this tour, we will be able to see: Apothecaries Hall Stationers Hall Royal College of Physicians - Cutlers Hall Barts hospital Smithfield execution/plague pit St John's gate & Museum Charterhouse, plague pit, museum Barber Surgeons' hall The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.
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London, England, United Kingdom
Visitor centre St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8BX Nearest tube: St Paul's tube station
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