London Lost Churches History Walking Tour

A tour of the fascinating story of the City of London's lost churches (including sites such as St Paul's Cathedral, The Monument to the Great Fire and the ruins of St Dunstan-in-the-East) led by Dr Steve, an expert in the history of church closure. Customers will learn unique insights from research into why and how the number of City churches was reduced through fire, enemy action and deliberate pulling-down by church authorities. This tour will appeal to lovers of churches, tradition, history and those who enjoy the charm of ruined buildings. Walking at a moderate pace, sometimes through hidden alley ways and encountering some delightful green spaces in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Square Mile, tour-goers will be left with an enhanced knowledge and fun experience.

Meeting Point

The Globe

83 Moorgate, Greater, London EC2M 6SA, UK

Meet Dr Steve outside the Globe Pub, 83 Moorgate, London EC2M 6SA
(A short walk from Moorgate rail station.)

What's included:

• English In-person tour guide
• Fascinating social, cultural and religious history of the area by historian Dr Steve.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

London Wall

The Tower of London Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB

The tour begins at London Wall with a description of the ancient City of London and a consideration of the ruins of St Elsyng Sp.ital

20 minutes

Guildhall

71 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 7HH

The tour continues in the precinct of the Guildhall to consider how and why decisions were made to pull down some City churches.

20 minutes

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

In the grounds of the Cathedral consideration is given to some of the churches destroyed by fire in 1666 and during WW2.

10 minutes

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Fish St. Hill, , London, EC3R 8AH

We pause by the monument to the Great Fire which destroyed many City churches.

20 minutes

St. Dunstan In The East

St. Dunstan's Hill, London, EC3R 5DD

The tour ends in the beautiful grounds of this now ruined church.

20 minutes