Description: Big Smoke guided walks and illustrated talks of the City of London, England by professional Tourist Guide Lecturer Karen Chester. Original historical and cultural tours covering all aspects of the Square Mile, its people and major sights.
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T he City of London – the original London – was founded by the Romans in the first century AD. It has survived fire, plague, terrorism and war, and has witnessed almost 2000 years of history. This is the famous 'Square Mile', the London that Shakespeare knew; the home of Chaucer, Pepys, Johnson and Dickens.
The best way to see the sights is on foot, in the company of a professionally qualified City of London Guide.
T oday 'the City', as Londoners call it, is the financial capital of Europe and a treasure trove of peaceful churches, noble livery companies, austere banks and law courts, busy markets, secret gardens and cosy pubs.