London Ancient Ruins and History Walk

This 90-minute walk will take in some of the City of London’s most impressive ancient ruins, from Roman times to medieval through to carefully preserved testaments of the WWII Blitz; as well as a small park containing some moving memorials; an open space which hosted some of the country’s most dramatic and pivotal scenes; and finally one of its most treasured churches – a survivor of many disasters and upheavals in its 900-year history. Throughout the walk the contrast between the City’s modern glass and steel structures and these almost hidden centuries-old remains will fascinate.

Meeting Point

101 Moorgate

101 Moorgate, London EC2Y 9AA, UK

Outisde the Elizabeth Line entrance, near a tall bronze sculpture called Manifold (Major Third) 5:4

What's included:

• Guided tour

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

St. Alphage London Wall

Barbican, London, EC2Y 5DE

View medieval church remains and part of the ancient London wall originally built by the Romans

5 minutes

St Alban Wood Street Church Tower

St Albans Tower, 35 Wood St, Barbican, London EC2V 7AF, UK

View surviving tower of St Alban's built by Sir Christopher Wren in contrast with surrounding modern architecture by Norman Foster, Lord Rogers and Terry Farrell

5 minutes

Noble Street

Noble St, London EC2V, UK

Roman ruins, discovered after bombing in WW2 devastated the surrounding area

5 minutes

Postman's Park

King Edward Street, , London, EC1A 7BT

We will spend time in the park viewing the unique Watts memorial to those who gave their lives for others, and discuss the history of the park.

5 minutes

Newgate Street

Newgate Street

We will visit the garden made from the shell of Christchurch, another bombing victim of WW2

5 minutes

Smithfield Market

Grand Ave, London, EC1A 9PS

We will hear about the 1,000 year old meat market and the historical events that took place here that shaped British history

5 minutes

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

West Smithfield, Barbican, London, EC1A 9DS

We will hear about the incredible 900 year old church outside, and then go inside for a visit

20 minutes