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.
Dave N –
My wife and I took this tour of 1000 years of Jewish History in London and it was amazing. Ian, a retired lawyer, and historian is well versed on the History of London, both Jewish and non-Jewish. He makes it fun and interesting.
All proceeds paid to Ian go to charity which only shows his passion for doing what he does.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about London’s History.
Shelagh B –
Brilliant all round
The breadth of knowledge of Ian and the humour with which it was delivered. Absolute brilliant tour and I would recommend the tour and Ian to anyone!
Terry –
My third London walk with Ian. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of London.
I highly recommend this walk.
Nadeem Khan –
Attended both walks (the other being ‘Revolting London’) on Tues 7th Feb with David as our guide.
Less a walk, more an outstanding expose of history, culture, heritage and life.
Informative, detailed, enlightening, well-considered, touching, poignant, joyful. A genuine delight.
Lechaim…indeed!
Anne Holmes –
Absolutely brilliant tour of the square mile, bringing the history of Jewish people in the city to life. Ian is very knowledgeable and his story-telling style is very entertaining. His talk was full of fascinating facts, bringing us not only the story of the Jews but also the journey of the English, from the rabid anti-semetism of the middle ages to the welcome extended to the children of the Kinder Transport. This is the first London Walk I have attended and I will definitely be booking again.
Gillian S –
Enjoyed a fascinating afternoon with Ian learning about the turbulent history of the Jews in England over the last 1000 years. Ian is extremely knowledgeable and has a real gift in sharing his expertise with his audience. Will look out for other tours led by him.
Debby Glaser Shoctor –
This was an excellent and very thorough tour through about 1000 years of Jewish history in England and London. Ian is an exceptionally well-I formed and erudite guide and packed in many facts and stories into 2 1/2 hours. Highly recommended!
J. H. Helderman –
We took a second London Walk with tour guide Ian Fagelson and both were simply fantastic. We have done several London Walks and find the guides simply superb with Ian a stand out, the best. I learned so much about each topic with learned and humorous banter paced just right. We will book again our return trip to London seeking walks conducted by Ian if possible and will recommend other visitors to do the same.
JH Helderman, MD,FACP, FAST
Will and Helen Ellis –
This was an excellent walking tour on a very cold, wintry afternoon.
Julie Baretz –
Ian is an outstanding guide. His tour was well researched, well constructed and expertly delivered. Not to be missed!