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Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Overview
During this tour you will receive revealing information about the history of Britain going back 2000 years. It will focus on slavery with particular reference to the role played by the City of London. You will be led by well trained guides with a wealth of knowledge. We have been conducting tours for over five years and have received great feedback from happy and satisfied customers. You will be shown hidden depths, labyrinths, sculptures, and more, that together form the iconoclastic location that is the City of London.
What's included
Slavery and The City of London Walk
What to expect
Tower of London
Pass by
The Ordnance Office at the Tower of London was where Granville Sharp was employed. He was one of the most prominent anti-slavery people in 18th century Britain.
Roman wall ofLondonium
5m
This wall led to the creation and founding of Londinium 2000 years ago. The ancient Romans took Britons as slaves although they complained the Brits were lazy!
Lloyds of London
Pass by
This is the site where East India House was located. That was the headquarters for the East India Company. The East India Company relied on slave labour and trafficked in slaves from East and West Africa.
10m
Fen Gardens contains the Gilt of Cain Sculpture. This commemorates the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
St. Michael's Cornhill
Pass by
The Jamaica Wine House. Location of London's first coffee house - the Jamaica Coffee House which was a hub in the sugar trade and slave plantations of the West Indies
St. Mary Woolnoth Church
10m
Slavery abolitionist John Newton was rector of this church.
Bank of England Museum
15m
The Bank of England has apologised for the involvement of some past former directors and governors in the slave trade and promised to remove all statues and paintings of them from public display in it's Threadneedle Street building.
Guildhall
Pass by
This edifice epitomise the involvement of London in the transatlantic slave trade. Sherifs, mayors, and aldermen of the City of London met here as shareholders of the Royal Africa Company.
St. Paul's Cathedral
5m
The walk finishes by St Paul's underground station, which is on the Central line
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our Tour Guide will be immediately in front of Tower Hill Tram holding a sign with our company name.
End point
The walk finishes at Aldgate Underground station.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
