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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist. The workshop combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.
What's included
I will have spare pens and notebooks but please bring your own.
What to expect
Waterloo Bridge
15m
Contrast Virginia Woolf’s wistful reflections of the view from Waterloo Bridge with a Dickensian description of the same area.
Somerset House
30m
Practice a mindful writing experiment that anchors to your environment, among the rich history and striking architecture of Somerset House.
St. Mary Le Strand
30m
In the church of St Mary Le Strand, respond to T.S. Elliot’s study of time.
Dr. Johnson's House
45m
Using Dr Johnson’s first English Dictionary, remake the language and then head to an iconic London pub, bringing the exercises together in a final collaborative piece.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet at the north end of Waterloo Bridge, next to the slope behind Somerset House.
End point
The tour finishes on the site of Dr Johnson's House, just off Fleet Street.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
