Private tour in London Thomas M
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Thomas M.
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Hi, my name is Tom and I am a proud Londoner. I was born and grew up in Camden Town, the product of Irish parents who arrived in the 1950s. I am a family man and have both children and grandchildren. My hobbies include walking and reading, usually about history, and I am interested in all sport but particularly football. I completed the world famous 'Knowledge of London' and qualified as a Professional London Black Cab Driver back in 1999. For me, London is an ongoing love affair and I am constantly seeking to extend my knowledge. I qualified as a London Taxi Tour Guide with the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers in 2018, and I have recently graduated as a Clerkenwell and Islington Tour Guide as well. I consider it a privilege to show you my city which has over 2000 years of history, and I can offer you a tour adapted entirely to your interests. We can take in any or all of the classics but you may prefer to explore a little off the beaten track and see some of the rarely visited but no less interesting places. The perfect way to achieve this is a combination of London taxi and walking; I offer both. And there is no need to feel guilty about riding around in my completely electric, eco-friendly taxi with seating for five guests. Most guests say that my tours are good fun, and I know you will take away some interesting facts, you may even pick up some cockney slang - hope to see you soon! Clerkenwell and Islington Guiding Association Qualified Guide 2022 Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Taxi Tour Guide 2018 The Knowledge of London - 1999 Although I am a multi-qualified & registered guide I am not a Blue Badge guide so am unable to guide inside of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London & Windsor Castle. However, I can accompany you on your visit.
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Back in 1958, when Michael Bond wrote 'A Bear Called Paddington' about a marmalade-loving bear from 'deepest, darkest Peru', he could not have known that he was creating a Superstar. Everybody knows that Paddington was found in London with not much more than a luggage label requesting 'PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR, THANK YOU', but what happened next? Join me on a tour to explore Paddington's journey from lonely waif to much loved member of the Brown family. We will visit places from the book and the films, and see what Paddington saw as he navigated his new life in London.
Stops on our tour will include but are not limited to: - the Geographer's Guild where it all began, and revisited by Mr Brown in his efforts to find information about the explorer Montgomery Clyde's expedition - Paddington railway station and its film substitute - 32 Windsor Gardens, home of the Browns (and Paddington) - Mr Gruber's shop where Paddington takes elevenses - the Natural History museum where Paddington is held prisoner by the evil Millicent Clyde, and subsequently rescued by the Browns -Millicent Clyde's house There will be plenty of time for photo-stops and Souvenir purchases on route.
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We will travel in my eco-friendly Black cab which will enable us to use bus lanes and avoid traffic. There will be a modest amount of walking tailored to you.
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