Jewish London
Bank Underground Station, exit 3 (by the Royal Exchange)
Guided by David G. or Ian or Isabelle
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 2.15 pm | 4.15 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
N.B. this walk will not take place on the following dates:
12-11-2024Shofar read: Lechaim! To life, to life!
We interrupt this read to say This walk is the other Jewish London!
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Don’t just take it from us…
We further interrupt this read to say:N.B. Guides Ian and David G. donate all of their fees to charities! The beneficiary charity for each walk will be announced at the start of the walk.
Short read: The other Jewish London. Most Jewish history tours – including our Old Jewish Quarter walk – focus on the East End, where penniless Jewish refugees settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But the City – the original London, the oldest London – has a much older and richer Jewish heritage.
A Millenium of Jewish History. That’s what you get – that’s where we go – on this Jewish London walk. Mazel tov.
Long read: A journey through the streets and alleys of London to discover the thousand-year history of the Jews in England. From the arrival of a Jewish community from Normandy in 1066/67 to the Kindertransport children of 1938/39, Jews have played important roles in the unfolding drama of British history. On our journey we will encounter the Jews of medieval London, the unfortunate Jewish doctor who inspired the creation of Shylock, Queen Victoria’s favourite Prime Minister, the Jewish stockbroker who saved the British government during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, the Protestant rabble-rouser who became an Orthodox Jew, the Jewish prize-fighter who transformed the sport of boxing and other colourful characters.
We will visit some of the most spectacular sites in the City. We will also reveal the little-known Jewish associations of some of London’s most famous landmarks.
JEWISH LONDON – THE PRACTICALS
Jewish London takes place at 2.15 pm on Tuesdays.
Meet your guide just outside exit 3 of Bank Station by the steps of the Royal Exchange
The tour ends by Liverpool Street Station.
*Make sure you exit at Bank Tube Stop NOT the connected Monument Tube Stop if your train arrives at Monument walk through the long tunnel to Bank.
Margaret Hyde –
What a brilliant tour guide! David gave such insight into the history of The Jewish community, down the years from 1066. He knew his subject so well, and his commentary was delivered in such an engaging way. I highly recommend this tour with David as a tour guide.
Esther Levine Hornik –
David was a very well informed guide who made the entire area of London come alive with Jewish activity — whether in finance, government, philanthropy, or at the end of a hanging rope.
Richard Broad –
On a cold February afternoon Ian kept us distracted from the cold by showing us a series of important places in the Jewish history of the City of London. Wonderful ,humorous anecdotes. We did not walk a great distance over the 2.5hrs but felt that we covered a huge distance in terms of history
Zev S –
My 12 year old and I thoroughly enjoyed our Jewish London walking tour with Ian – it was one of the absolute highlights of our 4-day trip to London from NYC (if not THE highlight). Ian is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the relevant history and was informative, engaging and witty throughout the tour. I am not usually one for walking tours but am SOO happy we did this one and wish we had time for more with him! (Hopefully on our next trip!)
Jeremy Wolf –
My wife and I had the pleasure of doing the walking tour with Ian today and we were blown away. His knowledge and ability to share the complex Jewish history of London was fantastic. His tour was extremely interesting and we learned so much. I highly recommend Ian to anyone looking to gain knowledge of London. Thank you Ian!
Karen and Eric Kressman –
Informative and worthwhile.
Renata –
My teenage kids and I truly enjoyed the tour! David was very knowledgeable, engaging, and witty in his narration. I would highly recommend the tour and David to anyone visiting London.
Steve and Shira Jackson –
We enjoyed two informative and entertaining tours with David G. ( Gollancz) Jewish London and Revolting London:
-exceptionally informative
– pleasant and entertaining
– knowledgeable
– fascinating tidbits and anecdotes
A London must if you want to get the insider’s view
David – thanks for your dedication and for sharing your vast knowledge
We appreciate your generosity of heart and support of an important cause
Steve and Shira Jackson
Damian Farnon –
An excellent tour of the Jewish story of the square mile by David. I learnt more about the Jewish history in London and indeed more about the City of London in a couple of hours than in all of my previous trips
Richard Perry –
David was an impressive guide, spoke clearly and at good volume necessary for a large group. Reallyenjoyed his exposition of the history,told withhumour were appropriate. Most impressed that while dedicated to his faith he was able to explain the various persecutions without rancour, and acknowledge the welcome and support the Jewish communities at various times received from the British community