London Ancient and Modern

London stands as one of the greatest cities in the world and the The City of London, from which, the modern city grew is it’s historic heart.

Often referred to as the square mile due to it’s approximate size it is now only a small part of the greater London metropolis.

Alongside the burgeoning array of modern buildings erected in the main to serve the business and finance sector. A wealth of historical and architectural points of interest remain as testimony to London's evolution from it’s prehistoric roots to the City of London today as leading world centre of business and commerce.

Our tour samples some of the historical architectural aspects of the ancient and modern buildings within the old City walls to offer a potted history of the City from the Roman occupation to the present day.

Audio Tracks

1. Early Beginnings

2. The Tower of London

3. The Lloyd’s Building

4. Monument (The Great Fire of London)

5. The Royal Exchange

6. The Bank of England

7. The Temple of Mithras

8. The Guildhall

9. Paternoster Square

10. Saint Paul’s Cathedral

In addition to the above, the map and printed guide supplied with this tour includes information about other places of interest along the route, as follows

A. St Olave’s Church

B. 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)

C. Leadenhall Market

D. St Mary Woolnoth

E. Bank of England Museum

F. The Mansion House

G. St Mary-Le-Bow Church

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