Crossing Boundaries: A Stroll from Lincoln's Inn to Charterhouse Square

Trace London’s boundaries as it grew from a settlement through the Tudor and Elizabethan period into the modern city it is today. On this walking tour, you'll find yourself strolling through Lincoln Inn Fields where cattle once grazed which is now the city’s main legal district, and across several of the city’s former boundaries into Farringdon. You'll follow one of the ancient routes for goods into the city and hear tales of rogues and criminals that lay in wait for unsuspecting traveller. Along the way, I’ll point out lesser-known sites like the 300-year-old Wildy & Sons bookshop and the Castle, the only pub in London that could legally act as a pawnbroker until the 1930s. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity: • Hear how the physical boundaries of London grew • Find out where Elizabeth I played as a girl while standing outside Ye Old Mitre • See the church where Henry VIII took holy communion • Walk through the world famous jewelry district of Hatton Gardens • Listen to tales of robbery, violence, medical ineptitude and a pact with the Devil • Take in the spot that was once the site of an execution and the rowdiest market in all of Europe Whether it’s your first time in London or you’re a curious local, you’ll gain a valuable introduction to the city’s rich history. Allow approximately an hour and a half for this walk if you plan on keeping strictly to the route. There are several opportunities to explore museums and you may also want to visit one of the many interesting and historic pubs mentioned en route. There are also plenty of cafes, restaurants and food outlets if you need a short or lengthy break at any point. Some of the legal areas on the tour are not open to the public at weekends. I've included instructions to work around them, but the best time to take this tour is between Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm.

Price: £11.99 from VoiceMap