DARK SIDE OF LONDON Burnings, Beheadings & Body Snatchers

Fri Jun 09 2023 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

Farringdon Underground | London

Guided Tours in London
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DARK SIDE OF LONDON  Burnings, Beheadings & Body Snatchers
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Exploring the City of London's dark history, hearing stories of gruesome, horrible events and punishments from medieval times to present.
About this Event

Join me on this walking tour in the City of London to hear unbelievable and horrific stories from the past.

Originally built by Romans nearly 2000 years ago, the Old City is full of fascinating, dark and haunted history. You will experience the different side of London, see the places of executions, murders and more...

Hear about the 800 years old meat market, which was the site of many executions including Braveheart William Wallace - the Scottish rebel or hero! How he was hung, drawn and quartered! Also you will find how Bloody Mary cocktail originated! . . . and a man sold his wife for a penny! Really?

Wandering through narrow lanes, we'll discover the grim events that took place, hear medieval ghost tales in church yards!

Find out about the oldest hospital in England, connected to 18th century body snatchers, also connection to Sherlock Holmes and Henry VIII.

It is a unique tour, with unexpected findings and fascinating stories! .


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Farringdon Underground, 39 Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00

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