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Pioneering Women Walking Tour in the City of London

Pioneering Women Walking Tour in the City of London

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The Pioneering Women's tour in the city of London includes the rarely mentioned female architects who have contributed to our city’s skyline but don’t always get the name-check. Hear about the women who invested wisely or sometimes unwisely in the 1700s, the first woman to become a chartered accountant, and the successful female shopkeepers of Cheapside. Find out about the four Queen’s heads and three ghosts alongside the first woman to be acknowledged for heroic self-sacrifice and whose good deeds helped create a memorial in Postman’s Park. This 90-minute walk introduces you to some inspirational ‘female firsts’.

What's included

  • A curated walk through the city of London

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are 10 stops on the tour but with walking time we estimate it lasts around 90 minutes

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Walkswithbex

 

Itinerary information

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop at: Mansion House of City of London
Free admission
On this tour we stop and hear about the origins of Mansion House, the official residence of the city of London mayor. Naturally, we talk about the female incumbents
5 minutes


Stop at: Guildhall
  • Free admission
Our tour hears about the origins of The Guildhall and how over the centuries its been used to try several famous women. Including Anne Askew, Lady Jane Grey, Annie Besant and Sylvia Pankhurst
5 minutes

Stop at: Postman's ParkFree admission
Discover the memorial to heroic self-sacrifice and the story of the first woman to inspire the creation of this site.
5 minutes
Stop at: Christopher Wren's Temple Bar
  • Free admission
We visit this relic of city gatekeeping and hear how it was saved from destruction by the 'Banjo-playing barmaid' Valerie Meux.
5 minutes


Stop at: Stationers HallFree admission
Hear about one of the inspiring female poets whose skillful work has been largely ignored but is endlessly debated as 'Shakespeare's muse.'
5 minutes

Stop at: Old Bailey
  • Free admission
Discover the woman who helped reform our prison system and inspired the prison reform act in 1813
5 minutes
Stop at: Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden
  • Free admission
We will stop by this beautiful monument to see how creative planting has a nod to the splendor of the church when Wren rebuilt it. We'll also hear about the fighting female ghosts who have caused terror to watchmen over the years.
5 minutes


Stop at: Change Alley
  • Free admission
In these dark secretive alleyways, we'll hear about the origins of the coffee shop and why women were barred. But it didn't stop all of them from using their wealth to dabble in the stock market
5 minutes

Stop at: City of London Magistrates' Court
Free admission
Find out about the plaque dedicated to Mary Harris Smith on the side of the City of London Magistrates Court and celebrate her perseverance for seeking professional status.
5 minutes
Stop at: No. 1 Poultry
  • Free admission
What connects this POMO building with a fierce roman warrior? This controversial building invites criticism but its what lies beneath that is so intriguing.
5 minutes

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