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The Pioneering Women's tour in the city of London includes the rarely mentioned female architects who have contributed to our city’s skyline but don’t always get the name-check. Hear about the women who invested wisely or sometimes unwisely in the 1700s, the first woman to become a chartered accountant, and the successful female shopkeepers of Cheapside. Find out about the four Queen’s heads and three ghosts alongside the first woman to be acknowledged for heroic self-sacrifice and whose good deeds helped create a memorial in Postman’s Park. This 90-minute walk introduces you to some inspirational ‘female firsts’.
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What makes Pioneering Women Walking Tour in the City of London a unique experience ?
On this tour we stop and hear about the origins of Mansion House, the official residence of the city of London mayor. Naturally, we talk about the female incumbents
Our tour hears about the origins of The Guildhall and how over the centuries its been used to try several famous women. Including Anne Askew, Lady Jane Grey, Annie Besant and Sylvia Pankhurst
Discover the memorial to heroic self-sacrifice and the story of the first woman to inspire the creation of this site.
We visit this relic of city gatekeeping and hear how it was saved from destruction by the 'Banjo-playing barmaid' Valerie Meux.
Hear about one of the inspiring female poets whose skillful work has been largely ignored but is endlessly debated as 'Shakespeare's muse.'
Discover the woman who helped reform our prison system and inspired the prison reform act in 1813
We will stop by this beautiful monument to see how creative planting has a nod to the splendor of the church when Wren rebuilt it. We'll also hear about the fighting female ghosts who have caused terror to watchmen over the years.
In these dark secretive alleyways, we'll hear about the origins of the coffee shop and why women were barred. But it didn't stop all of them from using their wealth to dabble in the stock market
Find out about the plaque dedicated to Mary Harris Smith on the side of the City of London Magistrates Court and celebrate her perseverance for seeking professional status.
What connects this POMO building with a fierce roman warrior? This controversial building invites criticism but its what lies beneath that is so intriguing.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are 10 stops on the tour but with walking time we estimate it lasts around 90 minutes
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- A curated walk through the city of London
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walkswithbex.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
