London Historical Tour: Roman Walls to Global Finance

The oldest part of the wall is this Fort.

St. Giles Cripplegate

One of the oldest mediaeval churches in the City since Norman time that was once the site of older Saxon Church.

Salter's Hall Garden

The Roman wall is the physical structure that helped fortify the City of London from outside influence ever since the Romans built it. We also delve into the Celtic people. The indigenous people of these lands and the ones who made it necessary for the Romans to fortify Londinium with the wall! Having set the scene we look to the Salter's Hall to delve into the history of London's history of Trade, Governance, and Sacrifice through the years. The Salter's Hall being ranked 9th among the 12 most important Livery companies (formerly known as Guilds).

The livery company that set the standard for booze!

St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

The ruins of this ancient church derives its name from the ancient court or bery of the aldermen, which is now held at the Guildhall. The garden today hosts memorials to a Shakespeare and two legends of two different Livery companies.

City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London and the historic centre of London.

Guildhall

The town hall of the City of London has been on its current site since at least the 13th century. We take a look at it's history and mythology since Greek through to Roman, Saxon and Norman influences.

St. Lawrence Jewry

The official church of the City of London Corporation remembers the saint the saint who helped Christianity to flourish with a sacrifice that was unforgettably cruel.

Guildhall Art Gallery

Location of the Roman Amphitheatre

St. Margaret Lothbury Church

This Church represents two of the Wards of the City of London and we look at how livery companies came by their naming as 'Worshipful' companies.

The Royal Exchange

Built by a legend for adventurers to meet. These men went onto shape the new world. We also find out about what the the golden grasshopper is doing on top of it!

Mansion House of City of London

At the head of govenance is The Lord Mayor of the City of London. In addition he is an international ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services sector. This is his home.

London Troops War Memorial

Inside a circle of 12 dragon (lamposts) representing the 12 great livery companies we highlight some of the notable figures remembered around this area and then we conclude, returning to the story of Minotaur.

Bank of England

We take at look at this most influential, traditional but still very forward looking institution. The Golden statue on top tells an interesting story.