Jack the Ripper – The man they never caught and the first known serial killer, you will see some of the murder sites, learn about the victims, examine some of the suspects and explore areas of London unknown to many.

 Ghosts of London – A city that is 2000 years old has to have its ghosts. I would like to tell you about some of the mysteries here but if I did…..it wouldn’t be a mystery! 

The Old City – Stroll around the oldest part of London, known as the Square Mile and see, among other things, a bank that is over 300 years old, London’s first coffee shop and a stunning Victorian market. 

Southwark – Known in centuries past as Shakespeare’s playground , this borough was (and still is) where Londoners went to have a good time, as it was outside the City’s boundaries and littered with pubs, prisons and places of ill –repute.

Mayfair - The wealthiest district in London and full of blue plaques, it has also been a red light district, housed a king, been the birthplace of our current queen, the residence of a couple of the Beatles, Beau Brummell and Ian Fleming, been frequented by Madonna and is the location of the American Embassy - its also where Kate Middleton used to work.

 Kings Road - A walk down this road will show you where the Beatles used to have a shop, the Rolling Stones used to hang out, a street fictional character James Bond lived on, the street real life character Margaret Thatcher lived on, where  Kate Middleton lived and worked and one of the country's most famous and loved hospitals.

Bountiful Bloomsbury - Littered with homes of writers and artists past, with some fancy Georgian houses and delightful squares, this area has been the abode of Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath and Dorothy Sayers and today has strong and sometimes quirky connections with education and health.

Jewish London –The old joke is that all Jews need two synagogues; one to worship in and one to refuse to worship in! A rich and humorous, at times difficult history, the Jewish community have added much colour, cuisine and culture to this country.

Victorian London - Did you know that this was the era of the first funfairs, ice-cream sellers and package holidays, but also of the workhouse and what became known as The Great Stink? An era of extremes with wealth and progress on the one hand, yet poverty and crime on the other, take a walk through some real backstreets and hear about the Great Exhibition, the advent of rail travel, ragged schools and ......a few surprises!
 
Shakespeare's Playground - Beginning north of the River Thames, we cross the Wibbly Wobbly bridge - don't worry, its stable and the nickname can be explained - and see the new Globe Theatre, the site of the bear pit, a palace, a prison, a cathedral, a market and ..............the site of the original Globe Theatre!
 
Shhh....its Sherlock! - A fictional character he may have been , but to many of us he seems real - and oh how we wish he was!  Many of the places mentioned in his stories are not fictional however and are still there, so we can visit them and hear about the stories in which they are mentioned. And if you like quality fish and chips and good ale, we finish at the Sherlock Holmes pub. 

Terrible London ! - Fire, Plague and Execution - Beginning at near the Tower of London where over 100 people lost their heads , we discover the churches that burned down, the grisly truth behind the affects of the Plague and a hidden area once famed for its 'entertainments' during Roman times.

 Harry Potter's London - A walk around sites of Harry Potter film locations, this includes the market place used for Diagon Alley in the Philosopher's Stone and the site of the Leaky Cauldron plus sites used in Prisoner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix and the Half-Blood Prince. On the way, we can discuss the ins and outs of all the stories. A great tour for kids and grown up kids like myself!
 
The Law Courts - These institutions go back hundreds of years and within their walls are many stories to tell. They are a blend of fascinating architecture with beautiful buildings and gardens . You will hear about the first meeting between Tony and Cherie Blair, the  inspiration for the Da Vinci Code and Rumpole of the Bailey and why these courts  had such an effect on the work of Charles Dickens. Its a truly glorious and hidden part of London.T

The Fab Four Tour - A Beatles walk that will delight and surprise.. See where George fell over during the shooting of A Hard Day's Night, the venue where Paul and Ringo got married(not to each other of course!),  the flat John and Ringo shared, the house in which Paul dreamed up the tune to Yesterday and the shop they owned which barely lasted a year.

The Rock n Roll Tour - Elvis, the Beatles, the Stones, the Clash plus a host of others!   Where did Bill Haley and the Comets first perform in London? Why did Brian Epstein set up gigs on a Sunday night? Who gave the Rolling Stones their first hit? See the art school that inspired a number of acts to start bands, the cafe that was a favourite haunt of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, the all-night hang out where bands played till the early hours of the morning and the place where many of the Rock n Roll band first performed.
 
Dickens in London - An inveterate walker, Charles Dickens knew London as well as anyone yet he was born nearly 100 miles away. We explore some of the nooks and crannies where he set scenes from the novels, including the Old Curiosity Shop and the house in which he used to give readings, and delve deeper into the character of this fascinating author.

Westminster – Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (where Prince William and Kate Middleton are to be married), Downing Street, Nelson’s Column and a surprising view of the London Eye – need I say more?

Nooks and Crannies of the City - A walk through the labyrinth of London's alleyways and squares; very much the type of walk that would have fascinated Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson - both of whom are mentioned on this walk.   Tales of the woman who plunged through the ground and lived to tell the tale, the man who had the best legs in London according to a Tudor monarch, the female saint who loved cheap jewellery and the area once considered the most dangerous in London are among the quirky tales you will hear on this one.

Contact Laurence Summers on: 07889-298573