Called to the Bar: A Walk Around Temple, London’s Historic Legal District

London’s historic legal district is set between two of the city‘s busiest streets, but Temple somehow delivers an air of calm and peacefulness. But don‘t let this aura of calm fool you, the Temple has a long, fascinating, and sometimes bloody history. On this walking tour, I‘ll guide you through its cobbled courtyards and covered alleyways, and I‘ll share tales of past residents, some filled with death and destruction. Starting in front of Tudor Street‘s stone archway, you‘ll find out how even the name ‘Temple‘ sets the area apart from anywhere else in London, and also hints at ancient rituals and practices. As you make your way along King‘s Bench Walk to Middle Temple Lane where our walk ends, you‘ll hear how the area evolved from the medieval base of the Knights Templar to a centre of legal expertise. I‘ll show you Fountain Court and its gardens, and tell you about its connection to Shakespeare‘s Henry VI. In Mitre Square, I‘ll show you Inner Temple Library and reveal its centuries-old history. On this Temple tour, you‘ll: • Be introduced to the people who made this area their home and workplace • Wander through tranquil courtyards including New Court, Elm Court, and Pump Court, each with a story to tell • Visit Temple Church, the most extraordinary church in the capital, once destined to be the final resting place of a King • Connect the dots between the origins of modern theatre and the Bard himself • Discover what life was like for a young trainee Barrister during the reign of Elizabeth I • See many of the first buildings to be rebuilt after the Great Fire Whether this is your first time in the capital or you‘re a curious Londoner, you‘ll gain a valuable introduction to this fascinating neighbourhood‘s rich history. Allow approximately 60 minutes for this walk if you plan on keeping strictly to the route.

Price: £9.99 from VoiceMap