The City of London: Layers of Time

Roman Origins & Forgotten Foundations

• Begin your journey with a walk along the remnants of the original Roman Wall, discovering Londinium’s birth under the Empire.
• Visit the Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse and imagine life in the 3rd century.
• Explore the layout of the original Roman streets and temples, visible beneath the modern cityscape.

Medieval Guilds & Timeless Traditions

• Step into the world of the Livery Companies, medieval trade guilds still active today, and hear how their customs shaped global commerce.
• Visit Guildhall, the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City since the 12th century.
• Discover hidden courtyards and timber-framed buildings that survived the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.

Fire, Plague & Rebirth

• Walk the path of the 1666 Great Fire of London, starting at Pudding Lane, and learn how catastrophe led to innovation in city planning.
• Hear stories of resilience, from the Plague pits to Wren’s architectural vision.

Financial Power & Modern Icons

• Witness the evolution from the first coffee houses (early stock exchanges) to the towering giants of global finance.
• See the Bank of England, Royal Exchange, and Lloyd’s of London, hearing insider stories of deals, disasters, and intrigue.
• Admire cutting-edge architectural landmarks like the Gherkin, Walkie-Talkie, and Cheesegrater, and understand how the skyline reflects the City’s ambitions.

Sacred Spaces & Quiet Corners

• Visit hidden churches by Sir Christopher Wren, including St. Mary-le-Bow and St. Stephen Walbrook, and pause in serene gardens grown atop ancient burial grounds.
• Optional visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral exterior (interior tours can be arranged separately).

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