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We are a group of Blue Badge tourist guides who joined together to offer a wide range of specialized virtual and live tours in one place.

28/06/2021

The Shard: sharp, but with a soft centre.

The Shard reaches a height of 306 meters and those looking for an exceptional view over the City can purchase a ticket to the viewing platform, which covers 3 floors Another way to enjoy the view is to book a table in one of their delicious restaurants, which live 244m above the ground.

When the Shard arrived on tge scene in 2009, people were a little unsure what to make of it, but it has certainly grown roots and is now embedded into London's history. It will also always be remembered for turning blue during the pandemic as a beacon of hope and respect to all those working on the front line; blue being the colour which represents the NHS.

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17/05/2021

London never stops surprising the passerby.

Ir's not only the River Thames where you might get your toes wet. Head out for a little walk around London's historical docks and you will find ornamental canals, which echo the vibes in Venice.

In the East End of London you can find a place called Wapping, an area which was once taken over by The London Docks: opened in 1815 and stretched over 30 acres. The Docks held huge ships which came from far and wide, bringing expensive contraband to London.

Due to containerisation the docks here closed in 1969 and is now a residential haven for people and wildlife.

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15/05/2021

What an amazing façade! Banded rustication including the cylindrical Tuscan columns; and above, it looks as if two towers have merged together. “The effect is of powerful forces firmly held in check,” said Pevsner, who also called it “The most original church exterior in the City of London”.
It could only be Nicholas Hawksmoor, at it again, playing with huge masses of stone, here at St Mary Woolnoth.
But what a surprisingly small church it is, seen from the side, as you walk up Sherborne Lane!

See this and more on our City Churches walk with Rowan, taking in a southern sweep from All Hallows by the Tower to St Stephen Walbrook (or maybe the other way round- it depends on opening times):
Thursday 27 May at 10:15am (I fear this is sold out)
Thursday 24 June at 10:15am
£15 per person
Visit www.thelondontourgroup.com to book. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to arrange a different date.

12/05/2021

Let’s go walking! The George Inn (and its previous renditions) in Southwark spans the centuries from the middle ages to present day. During our walk through the back streets of Southwark, we’ll see how this neighbourhood on the south side of the River Thames developed in a very different way to the City of London.

From the rapid population growth in Shakespeare’s time, to the extreme poverty of Dickens’ age and on to the bustling, energized neighbourhood of today, Southwark boasts landmarks that have witnessed all the changes. We will end our walk at Borough Market which has been situated at the base of London Bridge since the 11th century.

Join Emily Laurence Baker for a fun and informative walk. Contact us if you don’t see a suitable date; we can arrange a date that’s convenient for you. All of our walks follow government guidelines for Covid safety.

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Sat., 22 May 11am-12:30pm
Sat., 19 June,11am-12:30pm

11/05/2021

Today Emily is in Newcomen Street, Borough, talking about pubs.

Looking for some historical entertainment? have a look at our website and have a scroll through our up-coming virtual and walking tours.

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04/05/2021

Today Rowan is walking through
Chantry woods; famous for many things, one being their bluebells.

Looking for some historical entertainment? have a look at our website and have a scroll through our up-coming virtual and walking tours.

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01/05/2021

Could this really be the pub where the captain of the Mayflower ship hired some of his crew? Well, a bit yes and a bit no. It was indeed a pub near this site – slightly inland from here but today’s Angel Pub is a good representation of where Christopher Jones chose his crew.

The Mayflower captain had a lot at stake. He had no trans-Atlantic experience and his boat was a cargo ship that he had largely only sailed between England and continental Europe, with an occasional foray to the Canary Islands. He was smart enough to make up for his shortcomings by hiring experienced crew, which apparently, he did here at the Angel Pub.

Today this pub is a superb place for a drink or a meal with great views of the River Thames. How about visiting after a walking tour that traces the London connections of the Mayflower voyage? Or if you prefer a virtual tour – we’ve got that too! All things Mayflower, both virtually and walking, with Emily Laurence Baker.

Upcoming tour dates:
Virtual: Tuesday, 4 May at 7pm BST
Walking: Sunday, 16 May at 2pmBST
Saturday, 5 June at 11am
Book at: www.thelondontourgroup.com

26/04/2021

Hello tulip season.

Ada Salters Garden in Southwark Park is really starting to pop with colour.

This gorgeous suntrap can be found in the middle of Southwark Park in Bermondsey. It was opened in 1936 and dedicated to Ada Salter: a women who lifted peoples spirits by beautifying the area. She did this by planting lots of trees and gifting seeded window boxes to people. She was also the first female mayor In London and loved by many.

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20/04/2021

Today Emily is showing us the delightful surroundings in and around Pavilion Road, Chelsea.

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07/04/2021

During the months of April and May a rainbow of rhododendron trees cover the romantic gardens at Stourhead. It's believed that the artist Claude Lorrain was inspired to paint; Aeneas at Delos, after visiting this colourful wonderland.

Want to know more about this incredible patch of green?

Why not book on Emily's next virtual tour
'In an English Country Garden'
Saturday 24th April
2pm
£10 pp

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05/04/2021

A baby in white nappies climbs over the tower blocks? No, the wings of a swan, flying to the left. Its body and neck are a guitar. This mural beside the Grand Union Canal is made of rubbish rescued from the canal. Frog, kingfisher, heron, rising sun over and fish in the canal, more swans, dragonfly, canal boat, baby (or swan) over tower bocks, rainbow.
Join Rowan on our virtual Canalside Walk and find out more.

Easter Monday, 5th April at 11am
Saturday 17th April, at 4pm
Wednesday 5th May at 7pm
Sunday 16th May at 4pm
£10 per head

Visit the Tour Shop at www.thelondontourgroup.com to book.

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