Explore the history of the city lying largely under our feet from the tube and post office tunnels to water conduits, hidden rivers, and archaeological remains. Meeting point: Blackfriars tube station, ends near Monument station.
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During this walk we will consider the history of the city which is lying largely under our feet/ We will discuss trains entering the City, the tube and post office tunnels, water conduits, hidden rivers, and archaeological remains from burials and buildings found in the city.
What will we cover?
As above
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Evaluate the significance of underground networks and how they support the city.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for complete beginners/those with a curiosity about the topic.
Please follow any health and safety instructions from your tutor at all times when out on walks. Please check your travel arrangements before you leave and aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure that the walk commence on time.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Guided walk - no other work. Please speak to the tutor for further information on the areas visited.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs except travel fares to the meeting point.
Marilyn Greene is a museum professional and London tour guide with an academic background in art history. Qualified as a City of London Guide, she leads Mud-larking tours, Hidden London Tours for London Transport Museum, school tours at the Charles Dickens Museum, as well as developing her walks in the City and north London. Having worked as a Curator at Hampstead Museum and a qualified City of London guide many of her walks specialise in various aspects of these areas. Marilyn worked for 15 years at the Victoria and Albert Museum in adult and community learning and specialised in working with faith communities and organising intercultural tours of the collections. As well as walking tours, Marilyn leads tours and training at both the Victorian and Albert Museum and British Museum.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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