Behold the City of London – let there be light* on 2000 years of history from ancient Roman beginnings to the modern Square Mile.
And lurking at every turn sinners great and small whose sinful acts birthed and then nourished this City on the Thames.
Come join me, Ulrike**…
on a journey to discover how Lust, Avarice, Sloth, Envy, Gluttony, Anger and Pride, the Seven Deadly Sins, both corrupted the people of London and drove its history.
From riots to orgies, excess to industrial espionage, high modern buildings to hidden alleyways, losing inhibitions to losing one’s head and many more tales of the unknown.
In between each of the Seven Deadly Sins another story of lust, that binds the walk together.
At the end, outside the Tower of London, we will meet the biggest sinner of all, and I can promise you, it won’t be the person you’re thinking of…
Join me on my sinful walk through the City of London from one fortress to another, from the Bank of England to the Tower of London with lots of entertainment in between!
Tales writ in London’s lowering clouds and brazen buildings and angry skies and phallic skyline and murky river.
*Shine a light especially on its darker corners, its dirty little (and not so little) secrets. Its seven deadly sins.
**In the interest of sparing me some blushes, David put the poster up, not me
Frances Farrell –
Excellent, welling informed, great delivery and very entertaining. Highly recommended
Julie –
A chilly, dull January afternoon was completely transformed by Ulrike’s original and lively delivery of historical tales, some very hair-raising, which aptly fitted her theme. Historical figures are portrayed in ways you are unlikely to know about! The two hours flew by. I would definitely recommend you join this walk. Thank you so much, Ulrike.
(Enjoyed Ulrike’s Monday walk just as much) 5+*
Julie from Essex
stephen durham –
Ulrike was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable with a remarkable finesse for history. The commentary was animated, well paced and interesting. The route was very enjoyable and included dodging in and out of some of London’s nooks and crannies. An enjoyable walk had by all.
Siobhan Murphy –
Hughly entertaining. Ulrika has an amazing depth of knowledge.Really enjoyable
Iris B. –
Great fun! Ulrike is doing an excellent job. Well prepared and with a huge knowledge of history and stories she reveals the greatest sinners of the City of London. Excellent and enjoying.
Eve Everett –
Ulrike is an excellent storyteller. She has obviously gone to great lengths to research her subject, and delivers with a lot of fun. Even as a Londoner, I am enthralled with all the hidden alleyways and history over the ages. Thank you Ulrike!
Eve Everett –
Ulrike is a great storyteller. She has obviously gone to great lengths to research her subject. She has a really fun way of keeping one hooked. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Marianne –
Great walk! Guide definitely did her homework to keep us captivated!!
Dilly –
Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous…… this is a must tour. At every corner you will see a breathtaking building or alleyway or garden or a hidden gem with enthralling history. The narrator (Ulrike) grips your attention from beginning to end with her style of personality and story telling and blissful clear voice that you don’t miss anything, and believe me you don’t want to miss anything she says.
Núria S. –
Brilliant experience! Ulrike has taken us for a walk around the city following a trail of sins. The stories go from the Roman times up until the XX century and she ties one with the other in an effortless way and with lots of context and quotes. Highly recommended.