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 |
Shofar 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.
In addition to its regular, weekly, every Tuesday afternoon at 2.15 pm outing, it will take place as “a special” at 2.15 pm on Thursday, August 3rd.
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.
Patricia –
This was by far the most informative tour on Jewish life in England since the start of the nation. Wonderful. Great streets and alleyways to observe as you listened to detailed stories of Jewish life. Highly recommend and will let friends and family know that they must take this tour
Vanessa&Cathy –
We so enjoyed the walk led by David this afternoon. So much fascinating history, delivered with humour and depth of knowledge and the wonderful sights- turning a corner and there was a C17 church cheek by jowl with curious sky scrapers. A really absorbing afternoon- Thankyou
Eugene K –
Ian is highly engaging and entertaining storyteller who guides you through a must-see tour full of fascinating information that never feels overbearing or beside the point. He makes sure to get to know his audience and makes you feel a part of the experience with nice personal touches. Very much recommended. Will attend more of Ian’s tours as soon as I can.
David L –
5/5!
Ian is a superb guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend
Samuel G –
G-d could learn something from this tour!
Excellent.
Covered lots of Jewish history in London plus found still more streets in the City of London that I did not know existed.
Best if you are an Arsenal supporter but other affiliations tolerated.
Eugene G –
We saw and learned a lot, and enjoyed our time! Ian is a brilliant tour guide, very knowledgeable, amazing story-teller, has great science of humor, and is a pleasant person to spent time with. All proceeds payments for the tours Ian donates to the charity that only shows his dedication.
I highly recommend Ian’s tours to anyone!
Terry S –
Ian was enthusiastic, and never short on information. He is incredibly knowledgeable about British history and the Jews in London. His stories were great which helped in retaining the information, as there was so much to learn.
Thank you Ian for a walk into the past as way of understanding the present. We would highly recommend this walking tour.
Edward –
Great Tour! Great Guide! Great London! Great Jews!
terry –
Ian was enthusiastic, and never short on information. He is incredibly knowledgeable about British history and the Jews in London. His stories were great which helped in retaining the information, as there was so much to learn. Thank you Ian for a walk into the past as way of understanding the present. We would highly recommend this walking tour.
Asaf C –
Ian could not have been any better!! Above and beyond all expectations.