Search results for "archaeology" (27)
Legends & Myths – the Archaeology of London Walking Tour
“…we also look at the evidence for ‘Celtic’ origins of London” No Need To Book
The History & Archaeology of London Bridge
“London bridge is the key to much of the history of London”
Myths, Legends & Archaeology – the London May Eve Virtual Tour
SUNDAY 30th April 2022 at 7.30 pm The walk tells the story of London's myths and legends and the Celtic Festival of Beltane The walk is led by Kevin Flude, a former archaeologist at the Museum of London, who has an interest both in the archaeological evidence as well as the myths and legends of London's origin. [...]
The Decline & Fall of Roman London – Archaeology Virtual Tour
“The first British Brexit?”
The Rebirth of Saxon London – Archaeology Virtual Tour
“…although the Anglo-Saxons have a rich history how much of it can be trusted?” Find out on this tour. Guided by Kevin
The Archaeology and Culture of Roman London
“We walk to what has been called the ‘the Pompeii of the North’…”
Myths, Legends and the Origins of London – An Archaeology Virtual Tour
“both the archaeological evidence and the myths and legends of the origins of London”
The Archaeology of London
This walk tells the epic tale of the uncovering of London’s past by Archaeologists…
The Archaeology of London Bridge
Short read: A London Walks walk if there ever was one. London Bridge is not only a charismatic part of London's history and image but is also the key to much of the History of London. Long read: The walk explores the area both north and south of the famous London Bridge. The area has been extensively excavated […]
Archaeology of the City
A walk from London Bridge to the Guildhall which reveals the discoveries that have changed the traditional view of Early London. We walk from the Roman riverfront to the Boudiccan period Fort to North Europe’s biggest Forum, past Temples, Bath Houses, Colonnades, shops, houses and the Amphitheatre that ushered in a new era in Britain’s […]
Myths & Legends of London May Day Special Virtual Tour
“we look at evidence for ‘Celtic’ origins of London and how May Day was celebrated in London”
Myths & Legends – the Halloween Virtual Tour
“and we do some serious archaeology – attend to the legend-archaeology ‘fit'”
Myths, Legends & Halloween Walk
The walk tells the story of London’s myths , legends and the celtic origins of Halloween. Guided by Kevin
Myths, Legends & Halloween Virtual Walk
“Tis the night—the night. Of the grave’s delight”
Treasures of Ancient Britain – Stonehenge to Saxons
Prehistoric stone circles, Roman houses and a Saxon grave fit for a king…
London Calling – The Story of London in Music IV
London Calling! A series of 6 Virtual Tours Subscribe to the whole season for just £36 SIX virtual tours going out LIVE over two weeks Season Membership includes access to recordings of the tours to watch at your leisure* London Calling! Series 1 Tour One Rock'n'Roll London (aired live on Monday 23rd November – it's [...]
London Calling – The Story of London in Music V
London Calling! A series of 6 Virtual Tours Subscribe to the whole season for just £36 SIX virtual tours going out LIVE over two weeks Season Membership includes access to recordings of the tours to watch at your leisure* London Calling! Series 1 Tour One Rock'n'Roll London (aired live on Monday 23rd November – it's [...]
London Calling – The 1960s In Music
A look at London’s history through music. Series One: The 60s – The Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones & more. Guided by Adam
Myths, Legends Archeology & Origins of London
“compare the legends with the archaeological discoveries”
London Bridge to Bermondsey
Short read: Archaeology, Industry & Literature (guided by the distinguished emeritus Museum of London archaeologist and Curator Kevin Flude). Long read: The area south of London Bridge is one of the most charismatic areas of London. It fascinated Charles Dickens who called it ‘the Borough’ and used it in many books. It was, for example, the […]
London At Night Photography Tour
London looks particularly special at night time with its lights a-twinkling. Learn how to capture it perfectly with our London at Night Photography Tour. Part photography course, part London walking tour – it’s a wonderful combination. Guided by a professional photographer, David, you’ll gain valuable night photography skills whilst discovering famous and lesser known spots […]
Cromwell’s & More’s Tudor London – Archaeologist-guided
The very heart of 16th- and 17th-century London. Thomas More’s and Oliver Cromwell’s City. Guided by Emeritus Museum of London Archaeologist Kevin Flude. (So, a kind of Homecoming walk for Kevin, given that this neighbourhood is right on the doorstep of the museum where he did his archaeology!) CROMWELL’S & MORE’S LONDON – THE PRACTICALS […]
Cornhill – A City of London Ward Walk
First in a series of new walks that explore in great detail a single Ward in the City of London. "I love the degree of granularity that you get with London Walks," in the memorable words of that American visitor. So welcome to Kevin's* exploration of Cornhill Ward. *A distinguished archaeologist, Kevin was one of [...]
Romans in London – Archaeologist-guided
Talk about a high-quality one-two punch. This walk investigates the groundbreaking archaeological discoveries of Roman London. And then it reconstructs life in a provincial Roman capital using archaeological and literary sources. Discoveries, insights like flashes of lightning in a cloud. We begin at the site of the Roman bridge. We might be decent young Roman [...]
The Cheapside Ward Walk
Short version: Archaeology, History and Literature. Archaeologist-guided. Long version: The walk is an in depth exploration of the Cheapside. This is in many way's London's oldest and most prestigious road. Cheapside originates as a Roman Road that cuts through the heart of the modern City. It was the Oxford St. of medieval London full of [...]
Myths, Legends & Origins of London
Meet your guide. Here's former Museum of London archaeologist Kevin Flude talking about this tour. Where it goes, what you see, why it's important. London like Rome has its myths of origins, and its legends of Gods, giants and super-heroes. They are mostly derided by modern archaeologists. But is there any truth in them [...]