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The world famous Borough Market is rightly beloved of visitors and locals. But surrounding the market is a maze of quiet backstreets with over 2,000 years of history. This tour will uncover the hidden histories of Borough and Bankside, from breweries to brothels.
90 Minutes
In addition the walk covers some of the area's more famous characters including Shakespeare and Oliver Twist. This walk has proven popular with first time London visitors through to life-long Londoners.
While Borough Market is firmly on the tourist trail, this tour shows you the hidden history of this area of London, dating back to pre-Roman times.
Starting from the famous market we will wander and discover the heroes and villains that makes Borough such an amazing place.
Behind the waterfront, this tour explores the maze of streets, with 2,000 years of history to uncover. Bankside’s colourful history as London’s darker side will be explored, as London’s Tudor entertainment district, with a very mixed reputation.
Learn about the original site of Shakespeare’s Globe and his rivals. Discover where the Bowler hat was really invented.
An excellent way to find out more about this amazing part of London, with a qualified London tour guide.
Start: London Bridge Station
End: The Globe Theatre
Location : Off St Thomas Street inside London Bridge Railway Station
'Meet by the Heart" is street art on a column installed inside London Bridge Station on the main lower concourse near the Ticket Office and opposite WHSmith.
See the exact location: https://w3w.co/than.librarian.hurt
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Please meet your guide at the 'Meet by the Heart" is street art on a column installed inside London Bridge Railway Station on the main lower concourse near the Ticket Office and opposite WHSmith.
See the exact location: https://w3w.co/than.librarian.hurt
Look out for your guide who will be holding a London Guided Walks sign and wearing an orange lanyard.
We start on the dot so please ensure you provide enough time to travel.
Please remember you are responsible for your own safety so please ensure you wear comfortable shoes and suitable clothing.
You may enjoy our London History podcast: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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