In 1519 Ferdinand Magellan and five ships, including the Victoria, left Seville to reach the Spice Islands and open a new trade route for Spain. This was the first recorded trip around the globe opening a new chapter in the rise of global trade.
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During the voyage, four of the five ships was lost or returned to Spain early. Only Victora completed its journey.Ā Victoria left Seville in 1519 with 243 crew members and returned to Spain in 1522 with only 18.
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Magellan never returned from this voyage as he was killed by local warriors at the Philippines on the 27th April 1521. He got a poisoned arrow to his leg before the warriors surrounded him and stabbed him to death.
Left without a captain, Victora was commanded back to Spain by Juan Sebastian Elcano.
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Nao Victoria Foundation built the replica of the Victoria in 1991. The long process was carried out by ship designer and builder, Ignacio FernƔndez Vial who used original documentary sources, chronicles, iconography and nautical treaties from the 16th century to rebuild the ship as accurately as possible.
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The ship was named Nao Victoria (the word ‘nao’ is an old-fashioned Spanish word for large sailing ship or vessel) and embarked on the same journey in 2004 as Magellanās Victoria in 1519.
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Starting from Seville, Nao Victoria circumnavigated the globe, sailed 26, 894 miles and visited 17 countries before returning to the same city in 2006. Thus, Nao Victoria became the first replica ship to circumnavigate the globe.
Since 2007, Nao Victoria has been carrying out its own project as a floating museum, training ship and Ambassador of the First World Tour, symbol of the Spanish maritime history.
Ready for your next adventure? If youāre interested in history, youāll love this hidden museum. Museum of the Order of St Johntells the story of an ancient order established by knights and still operating today under the same logo. Make sure you not just visit the free museum but also book one of their walking tours because youāll get access to a crypt, the beautiful St John Priory Church, the Council Chamber and more.
Following its hugely successive debut in Manchester and after captivating over 1 million spectators around the globe, LUMINISCENCE has finally arrived in London to transform the Westminster Cathedral into a vast digital canvas.
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A Fully Immersive Video Projection Concert with Live Choir and Orchestra
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LUMINISCENCE is a breath-taking 360o video projection experience that brings Westminster Cathedral to life with colourful projections, live choir and orchestra to tell the story of the cathedral and the evolution of London from the beginning to today.
Using advanced 3D modelling projection technology, LUMINISCENCE promises an incredible musical and visual adventure that guaranteed to blow you away.
What to Expect from LUMINISCENCE in London?
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24 laser projectors will colour the vast columns and arches of Westminster Cathedral to tell the history of the cathedral and the capital of the UK.
The cathedralās interior has never been finished due to lack of funding and most of the columns and the arches left bare.
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This experience shows how this majestic neo-Byzantine landmark would look if it was fully covered with colourful mosaics. The 360o projected light show will be bathing all the windows, columns, pillars and the arched ceiling in shimmering light to highlight the cathedralās ethereal beauty.
If you wish to contribute to the grand works of covering the inside of the cathedral with mosaics, you can do so by donating any smaller or bigger amount at the donation points within the cathedral.
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The experience will follow a specially commissioned script by BAFTA and Oliver Award winner Tim Whitnall, while legendary London-born actor Hugh Bonneville will provide a pre-recorded narration.
The greatest classical music will be brought to life by Lux Aeterna choirās otherworldly live performance.
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There are two types of performances to choose from when purchasing tickets.
Starting from the 1st July you can enjoy the live performance of the phenomenal Lux Aeterna choir.
From the 5th September, a 14-piece orchestra will be joining to Lux Aeterna choir to help you immerse into the LUMINISCENCE experience even more.
Choose between Silver and Gold category tickets. The Gold category provides the best view.
TIP: Use discount code ADVENTURERLDN10 and get 10% OFF!
Ready for your next adventure? Are you ready to step into your most beautiful dreams? Londonās prettiest and dreamiest immersive experience, House of Dreamers is now open and you can get 10% OFF with code ADVENTURERLDN10
Walk into the Sistine Chapel without ever leaving London! Following the huge success in Shanghai, Sydney, Chicago, Berlin and many other cities around the world, Michelangeloās Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has finally arrived in London.
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Michelangeloās Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition brings Michelangeloās masterpieces closer to the audience like never before.
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Visitors to Sistine Chapel in Vatican City can admire the frescoes from an over 20-metre distance, while this exhibition gives audience the opportunity to observe the paintings as close as 2 metres from a never-before-seen perspective where every brushstroke is visible.
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The exhibition features a stunning reproduction of 34 frescoes recreated using a special painting technique. All paintings have been reproduced under the licence of the Vatican Museum and transferred onto special fabric webs that allow a true-to-life reproduction.
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Visitors are encouraged to download the Michelangeloās Sistine Chapel app before visiting and bring their own headphone to learn more about the artistic process and the story behind each biblical scene while on their exhibition journey.
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Did you know, for example, that in The Last Judgement where St. Bartholomew holds a knife and his own skin, the distorted face on the skin is actually Michelangeloās self-portrait?
Weather youāve visited the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City before, or this is your first time wanting to get closer to Michelangeloās monumental, timeless art, Michelangeloās Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is the perfect opportunity to get as close as you going to get without flying to Rome.
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Ready for your next adventure? Love contemporary art too? Summer exhibitions are now open at South London Gallery.Ā Enjoy Brazilian artist, Paulo Nimer Pjotaās mythical creatures and fantastical scenes both on canvas and on the walls of the Main Gallery, and British Nigerian artistās Ranti Bamās abstract vessels at South London Gallery Fire Station.
[MORE INFO IN BIO] Hidden Medieval Museum in London ā Museum of the Order of St John š°āļø Weāve all heard of St John Ambulance. But did you know that itās actually an ancient organisation that was established in the 11th century? The museum tells the story of that ancient military Order and how it became an international first aid charity āļø ā¢ The museum is free to visit. No booking required. ā¢ You have to book a private tour (Ā£15pp), however, to visit the crypt, the Priory Church, the Council Chamber and the Grand Chapel Hall š° The beautiful Cloister Garden is open to the public š¼š³ šWhere St Johnās Gate, 26 St Johnās Ln, London EC1M 4DA (Nearest station is Farringdon) š°ļø Opening times Mon, Tue, & Sun: CLOSED Wed ā Sat: 9:30am ā 5pm #hiddengems#hiddengemslondon#medievaltok#londonmuseum#knights
The Museum of the Order of St John tells the story of an ancient military Order from its origins when they cared for sick pilgrims and how it became an international first aid charity.
The museum has two parts: the gatehouse and the chapel. Visiting the gatehouse is completely free and no booking required. You can simply walk in from the street and visit the exhibition.
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You can only visit the chapel, however, if you book a guided tour which run twice a day three time a week.
The gatehouse museumās unique collection guides you through the story of the Order from its beginning to the modern day St John Ambulance.
By 1080 a hospital was established by monks in Jerusalem under the guidance of Brotherhood Gerard. The purpose of the hospital was to care for travellers and pilgrims fallen ill during their travel regardless their religion, race or social status. The group of men and women volunteers were known as āhospitallersā.
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The story of the Order is interwoven with many historical characters, including Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Suleiman the Magnificent, Willam Shakespeare, Willam Hogarth and Dr Samuel Johnson.
A collection of medieval artefacts is on display, including intricately decorated armours, model ships, maps, ancient coins, apothecary, silverware, and medical instruments used by the members of the Order as well as ceremonial wear.
Guided Tours to Visit the Priory Church, the Crypt and the Historic Rooms in St Johnās Gate
St John Priory Church
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Follow the footsteps of knight-monks, politicians, philanthropists and even William Shakespeare himself on the guided tour that discovers the many lives of St Johnās Gate.
Council Chamber
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TIP: There are a number of different guided tours available. We recommend the āKnights, Revellers & Saviours: The Many Lives of St Johnās Gateā as it includes the Priory Church, the crypt and the historic rooms in St Johnās Gate. The tour will last 60 minutes and it costs Ā£15pp.
If you go for a guided tour, you have the rare opportunity to literally walk in the footsteps of Willam Shakespeare.
That spiral wooden staircase is the oldest Tudor staircase in London on which Shakespeare walked up to get his plays approved by the Master of the Revels.
Grand Chapel Hall
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Marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Grand Chapter Hall where numerous Royal portraits line on the walls, indicating Royal patronage throughout the centuries.
St John Priory Church
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The Churchās Priory gallery features an exhibition that let visitors get a glimpse into how life was in a medieval priory.
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The Churchās Cloister Garden today provides a tranquil place to the members of the public. In the medieval times, however, it functioned as a medicinal garden where the most different herbs would have been cultivated by Knights Hospitallers to cure illnesses.
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St Johnās Gate and the Norman crypt have seen many turmoils throughout the centuries. It survived the odds of the history because the building served various purposes. It served as the English headquarters of the Order in the 12th century, an office of the Master of the Revels during the 16th century (thirty of Shakespeareās plays were licensed here!), it was also a coffee house run by Richard Hogarth, father of artist William Hogarth and even used as a pub in the 18th century.
When it was a pub, it was called The Old Jerusalem pub and welcomed such visitors like Charles Dickens.
The modern Order of St John in England was granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. The modern Order recognised the need of First Aid and ambulance transport services as no such system existed in the newly industrialised England.
The Iconic Eight Pointed Star
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The white eight-pointed cross on a black background, the symbol of the Order, remained completely unaltered over the centuries.
Today itās known as the logo of St John Ambulance, but it was also worn on the robes of the first Brother Knights in the hospital in Jerusalem in the 11th century.
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You can also see it on the floor inside the chapel. Black and white is also the colour of the Orderās uniform and you can also see black and white tiles covering the chapelās floor.
The Crypt
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Under the black and white chapel, there is the crypt with beautiful arches and stained glass windows.
Make sure you spend a few quiet minutes here and absorb the history around you.
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The crypt contains a 16th century tomb effigy believed to be Castilian Knight Hospitaller, named Don Juan de Vergara.
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The stunning stain glasses above the chapel depict St John the Baptist, John Aimoner, St George, Andrew, Patrick and David as well as other knights and priors.
The Order of St John Today
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Today the Order of John is an international charity, providing first aid and healthcare services in over 40 countries.
It has over 25,000 members and 200,000 volunteers around the globe and volunteers from the rural Africa and to areas impacted by natural disasters in Asia.
How to become a volunteer or support the Order:
Want to become a volunteer or support the Order of St John? Click here to see how you can do that.
Venue Hire
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The historic buildings of the Priory Church, the galleries, the crypt and the garden are all available to hire for private events.
If youāre planning a medieval-themed wedding, looking for a hidden jewel for your next conference, lecture, or dinner, the historic rooms and the beautiful garden overflown with flowers during spring and summer are ideal places to celebrate, or host special events your guest will remember.
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To discover all the available venues, rooms and spaces and learn all the details on how to hire them, click here.
The gatehouse is free to visit. No booking required.
However, you do need to book a ticket for a guided tour to visit the Priory Church, the crypt and the historic rooms in St Johnās Gate.
Tickets are Ā£15 or Ā£11.25 with a valid Art Pass or Blue Light Card
If youāre an Islington resident, you can visit any public guided tours for only Ā£1!
Ready for your next adventure? Dating back to 1144, The Clink Prison Museum is one of the oldest prisons in England. Enter through the original site and descend to the dark side of history.
Elevate your perspective and enjoy Londonās most epic view from the top of the worldās only glass chimney lift! The Chimney Lift ascends you to 109 metres high through Battersea Power Stationās north-west chimney to enjoy an epic 360 degree view to Londonās skyline.
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The Chimney Lift is the only one in the world that allows visitors to ascend to over 100 metres high through an industrial chimney in a glass elevator.
The Chimney Lift, however, is more than just an elevator!
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Your experience starts right at the entrance where you enter a light-up turbine to undergo a quick airport-style security check. It was the most Insta-worthy security check weāve ever experienced.
Note:Youāre our only allowed to bring a A4 size bag.
After the security check, your real journey starts with a very interactive exhibition.
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Did you know that Battersea Power Station was designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the same architect who designed the iconic red telephone box?
The exhibition re-creates Sir Giles Gilbert Scottās London office featuring a desk, photos, objects, books, and ā of course – blueprints of the Power Station.
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There is a touch-activated wall that shows how the power station was built, how it was damaged during the world wars and how it supplied electricity to Londonās most famous buildings, including the Houses of Parliament and the Buckingham Palace.
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Hear the telephone ringing on the desk in the other room? Pick it up and learn more about Battersea Power Station and how it operated during its golden years.
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Light up the huge chimney decoration above your head by playing the maquette of the Power Station!
Use the joystick to collect and deliver coal from a boat to the Power Station, turn the valve handle to pump water into the boiler, control the steam flow, release the energy, and hit the big red button at the right moment to power up and watch the chimney light up above your head.
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Test your knowledge at the quiz panel or use the tablet to see how the Power Stationās Art Deco Turbine Hall A looked like decades ago.
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Make sure you arrive at least half an hour earlier than your time slot to have enough time to explore the exhibition and grab a drink (and some snacks).
Visiting with kids? Kids activity packs also available to the bar.
Grab a Drink and Enjoy the View
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Elevate your experience and enjoy the view of Londonās skyline with a drink in hand.
Visit the bar area and order your drink. Choose from the heritage cocktails, classic cocktails, wine or soft drinks.
TIP:Book your ticket online in advance and save up to 30%! Choose the one that includes a drink and select morning or evening ascend. Collect your cocktail at the bar on your arrival (highly recommend the Starry Night cocktail or mocktail) and clink your glasses atop to celebrate the beautiful view.
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Before the ascending, youāll enter a 360 degree immersive projection room to learn more about the evolution of Battersea Power Station from its construction in the 1930s to its shutdown in 1983 to its full makeover and re-opening in 2022.
Now, youāll take an elevator and go up to 12 floors, climb 39 steps (accessible route available) and step inside the chimney lift.
A friendly and knowledgeable host will be your guide.
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Make sure you have your camera ready because youāll definitely want to film your epic ascending in the chimney which is lit up with red neon lights.
The glass lift pops out the very top of the north-west chimney and you have 15 minutes to enjoy the view and take photos.
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Many of Londonās landmarks are visible from up there. Your guide will show you where to look to find each of them. If you have any questions or cannot find an iconic landmark, your host is always at hand to help and answer your questions.
TIP: Visit at sunset, a clear morning or after dark for the best views of London.
The Chimney Lift Shop
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Jour experience ends at The Chimney Lift Shop where you can purchase thoughtful gifts and souvenirs, including the exact same chimney vase you see next to my cocktail above.
There are brick-shaped vases, tote bags, keyring, T-shirts, umbrellas and tons of other unusual gifts available.
Book your tickets at The Chimney Liftās official website. Book ahead online and save up to 30%!
Alternatively, you can purchase you ticket on the day, on the spot
Ready for your next adventure? DroneArt Show is back in London in 2026, and itās bigger and better than ever! 1,000 drones turn the night sky into a vast canvas and paint hypnotic pictures of flowers, ballerinas, or characters of the Harry Potter series, perfectly synchronised with the music provided by a live string quartet.
Following the huge success in Tokyo, Paris, San Francisco and Sydney, Ramses and the Pharaohsā Gold: The Exhibition has finally arrived in London. The exhibition is showcasing over 180 artefacts, all of which original, made 3,000 years ago!
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The exhibition is featuring original artefacts, only. No replicas or reconstructions.
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In collaboration with Egyptās Supreme Council of Antiques and the Egyptian Museum, the Ramses and the Pharaohsā Gold: The Exhibition is featuring over 180 original artefacts, including the original wooden coffin that once held Ramses IIās mummy, masterpieces form the royal tomb of Tanis, the gold mask of King Amenemope, beautifully preserved animal mummies, jewellery, amulets and colossal sculptures and stone heads.
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Many of the items have never seen in the UK before. These exquisite treasures and invaluable pieces seldom seen outside of Egypt.
Exhibition and Immersive Experience
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Ramses and the Pharaohsā Gold: The Exhibition is a mixture of exhibition and immersive experience.
Itās a rare opportunity for visitors to witness the rise of a ruler who was pharaoh for nearly 70 years and known for his military strategy, diplomacy and extensive monument building to secure his immortality for millennia to come.
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Ramses II was also known as Ramses the Great. He built a vast dynasty with more than 100 children (maybe youāre his descendant too!) and 3,000 years later, he still remains one of the most iconic rulers in history.
Ramses and the Pharaohsā Gold: The Exhibition ā What to Expect
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During your exhibition journey, youāll walk among colossal sculptures and stone heads, visit immersive rooms, learn the story of the Battle of Kadesh, the largest battle under Ramses II, admire the golden mask of King Amenemope, embark on a virtual journey to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel and Queen Nefertariās toms (the VR experience is addition charge), and ā of course ā get up close the original wooden coffin of Ramses II.
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Ramses IIās coffin is a work of inestimable value. The king is represented as an Osiris (God of the afterlife), arms crossed on his chest, holding the two royal sceptres, the crook and the whip. He is wearing the nemes headdress (stripped, linen headcloth worn by Egyptian pharaohs as a symbol of power and royalty) decorated with an erect cobra and a false beard beneath his chin.
Animal mummies
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Youāll also see treasures found in the tombs of Tanis, including the solid silver coffin of Shoshenq II.
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Extremely well-preserved animal mummies and sacred amulets revealing spiritual belief and vision of afterlife are also on display.
Visitors can enhance their experience with a special audio guide, narrated by historian, author and broadcaster, Dan Snow.
Make the Most Out of Your Visit
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Why not elevate your experience with bespoke ticket bundles?
There are three bundles available when booking with FEVER.
Make sure you use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF!
Tickets selling fast!
Ready for your next adventure? If you love history, youāll love British Museumās new SAMURAI Exhibition. The exhibition is featuring full Samurai armours, weapons and other artefacts and explores how Samurai culture influenced not only the Japanese but also European culture and how Samurai still live with us today in video games, films, anime and manga.
Are you ready to step into the darker side of history? Follow witchcraft trails, stand on the very spot where executions and punishments were taken place, and meet the historyās forgotten women whose names were erased from history.
A Ghostly Walking Tour Uncovering the Tales of Forgotten Women
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HERstorical Tours have just launched their new theatrical walking tour in London: Magic, Mystics and Martyrs.
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Prepare to embark on a spooky journey back in time to the darkest shadows of Londonās history and explore the ghosts of witches, mystics, rebels and phantoms. Some lesser-known women whose names have been erased from history for their beliefs, powers or simply for knowing too much.
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Magic, Mystics and Martyrs is not an ordinary walking tour!
Expect costumes, street theatre and engaging performances to bring the past to life and help you immerse into the shadowy side of herstories.
Maria, your tour guide, and her helpers bring you for a journey you will talk about long after the tour.
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Youāll learn true stories about the forgotten women in history, including an infamous phantom lady of the Financial district, a satanic noblewoman, a rebellious martyr, prophets who were labelled as crazy and women who lost their heads and endured gruesome punishments for their knowledge, faith, or even their bravery.
What image come into your mind when you hear the word āwitchā? Is it an ugly old woman with a hump on her back and a sharp chin who is expert in making potions? Well, that universal image came from a woman born and lived in a cave.
Do you know where does the saying āswears like a fish wifeā comes from?
Youāll learn all these stories and more if you book HERstorical Toursā new tour, Magic, Mystics and Martyrs.
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The stories will be told with powerful live theatrical elements, wit and drama and some dark feminist humour where appropriate.
The tour blends the right balance of respect and entertainment with the aim to educate on sensitive historical subjects.
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The tour ends at the Hung, Drawn & Quartered pub near Tower Hill station, where youāre most welcome to join Maria and your fellow tour mates for a tipple or two.
About HERstorical Tours
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Founded and led by women, HERstorical Tours has been created to tell the lesser-known stories of women in history.
Womenās voices were often deliberately silenced and when they spoke out or behaved in a way that wasnāt accepted by patriarchy, those women were labelled as hysterical or mad and faced punishment or even execution.
HERstorical Tours ā instead of doing the same old walking tours in London – tells the unusual and uncharted stories of history about women from the perspective of women.
HERstorical Tours are NOT just for women! Everybody who are interested in the hidden nooks and crannies of the city are welcome to join.
Click here to discover all the tours currently running in London.
This tour and all the others are also available to book on FEVER.
Ready for your next adventure? Harlots & Strumpets & Tarts, Oh My!Is one of HERstorical Toursā most popular tours. Youāll be lead through the gin-addled streets of the 18th-century London and hear stories about high-class courtesans, Madams, corrupted country girls and women who ended up in the gutter.
Iconic London landmark,St Martin-in-the-Fields has transformed into a celestial canvas through a spectacular space-themed immersive light and sound show by Luxmuralis.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Chruch has transformed into a celestial canvas for 5 Days šŖāØ There are spectacular projections not just on the inside but on the outside walls of the building, so you can enjoy some bits of the show even if you donāt have a ticket š Unlike other light paintings, this is a mixture of walk-through and seated experiences š Visitors are free to explore the show as they walk among the walls of the majestic building, admiring the projections that tells the story of human exploration, our solar system, galaxy and the universe šŖāļøāØ š Where? St Martin-in-the-Fields Church | Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JJ š Opening Times 17th ā 21st February 2026 (5 days only!) Timed entry every 15 minutes from 5:30pm to 9:45pm šļø Tickets Tickets can be booked on St Martin-in-the-Fieldsā official website Tickets selling fast! @Luxmuralis #lightshow#lightshowwithmusic#immersiveexhibition#space
Following a sell-out success through the UK in 2023, Luxmuralis is back to one of Londonās most iconic landmarks to transform it into a cosmic wonderland.
The experience begins in the courtyard of the church where visitors can enjoy some food and drink before entering the multi-sensory stellar journey.
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Similarly to 2023, there are spectacular projections not just on the inside but on the outside walls of the building, so you can enjoy some bits of the show even if you donāt have a ticket.
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Inside, the churchās beautiful centuries-old architecture and massive arches give the perfect background for the awe-inspiring show.
The experience lasts from between 30 minutes to an hour depending on how much time you wish to spend to enjoy the magical light and soundscape.
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Unlike other light paintings, this is a mixture of walk-through and seated experiences.
Visitors are free to explore the show as they walk among the walls of the majestic building, admiring the projections that tells the story of human exploration, our solar system, galaxy and the universe.
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The experience starts at the crypt where you will see original footages of the Moon landing. In the next room youāll literally walk among stars under the arches of the crypt.
Your experience ends at the churchās main hall with a breath-taking 15-minute seated experience.
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You will see stunning footages of the first rocket launch, the Big Bang, galaxies and stars and our home planet, the Earth as you look back to it from the outer space.
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The installation is the work of artist, sculpture and the Artistic Director of Luxmurals, Peter Walker, whose projections are often described as the āstained-glass windows of our timeā referring to the fact the Walkerās artworks tell stories in the same way stained-glass windows once did for the generations before us.
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Ready for your next adventure? Pop-up Planetarium opened at Battersea Power Station. Planetarium Go! promises a truly out-of-this-world experience under a 360 degree dome. Expect high-resolution projections, a state-of-art-technology and a series of awe-inspiring experiences for adults and fun space adventures for kids. Open until the 1st March 2026.
Ā Letters from kings and queens, monarchs, spies and everyday people that donāt just show devotion, passion and love, but ā in some cases ā even changed history. āLove Lettersā exhibition at National Archives is now open and completely free to visit.
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People have naturally sought for love and connection and expressed their love countless ways.
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Newly opened exhibition, āLove Lettersā at National Archives invites its visitors through 500 years of devotion, longing, passion and sacrifice.
The collection on display contains heartfelt declarations, a letter led to an execution, royal confessions, same-sex love letters and last wills written in devotion.
The exhibition also features declaration of love in other forms, including drawings, poems and memorials.
āLove Lettersā exhibition offers a rare glimpse into forbidden relationships, lovers separated by distance, war or other circumstances, and the gentle side of a British spy of the Cold War.
Highlights of the āLove Lettersā Exhibition
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Letter form Robert Dudley to Elizabeth I, 29 August 1588
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This was the final letter Elizabeth Iās childhood friend, Robert Dudley sent to her a few days before his death.
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Following Elizabethās death in 1603, the letter was found in a box next to her bed. Elizabeth wrote āhis last lettarā on the reverse side of the letter.
Instrument of Abdication of Edward VIII, 1936
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Edward VIII fell deeply in love with Wallis Simpson just before becoming a king. However, as a king of Great Britain, he was not allowed to merry a twice-divorced American woman.
In 1936, he signed his Instrument of Abdication stating his āirrevocable to renounce the Throneā. He gave up his throne for love.
They spent the rest of their lives together.
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Original Will of Jane Austen of Chawton, Signed 29 April 1817
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Jane Austen wrote her will three months before her death aged 41. The will is unusually short, just 90 words.
She left all the possessions to her beloved sister, Cassandra.
The will was not witnessed, probably because it was written is secrecy, so two of Janeās friends attested the authenticity of the letter.
According to the letter, Jane Austenās estate was worth Ā£661 2s at death.
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Letter from Catherine Howard to Thomas Culpeper, 1541
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Catherine Howard arrived at the court of Henry VIII as a teenager in 1540. Catherine was thought to have fallen in love with courtier Thomas Culpeper before marrying the king. When their relationship was revealed before Henry VIII, the king ordered their execution for treason and adultery.
Related Events and Experiences
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āLove Lettersā is more than just an exhibition displaying letters and other artefacts from the past 500 years.
National Archives is hosting a series of free and paid events related to the exhibition.
Love Letters Late: Ghosted (on-site event at the National Archives)
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Go for a one-night rendezvous with historyās hopeless romantics. Meet the ghosts of the past.
What to expect:
Explore the āLove Lettersā exhibition after dark
Take part in historical speed dating. Learn more about the individuals behind the letters and swipe them left or right
Show your love for a special someone by getting a temporary tattoo
Take part in an origami workshop and craft your own floral feelings with an origami artist
Browse 1920s lonely hearts and write your own ad
Listen to a serenade from a live string quartet
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco at the pop-up Prosecco bar
Hidden Love: LGBTQ+ relationships in the archives (online event)
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National Archivesā new exhibition offers a valuable insight into how the government repressed LGBTQ+ communities and controlled the lives of gay and bisexual people; and how those people found a way to forge relationships despite of the control and the strict regulation of sexuality.
This event is discussing how same-sex lovers figured out a way to secretly keep their relationships alive.
Wallis and Edward: The greatest love story of the 20th century (online event)
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Wallis Simpson or as the Queen Mother referred to her āthat womanā was one of the most hated women in the British press for starting an affair with King Edward VIII and destabilising the monarchy.
Edward VIII eventually gave up the throne for her.
Was Wallis Simpson truly in love with Edward VIII or was she a gold digger? This event explores how she used her exile as a platform to promote her style and influence and who was really the woman behind the headlines.
Victoriaās Secret ā The Private Passion of a Queen (online event)
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Since John Brown arrived at Queenās Victoriaās household as a servant, the Queen and him formed a very special relationship. John Brown became the Queenās fierce protector and right-hand man. Their friendship became legendary, so much so that centuries later films like āMrs. Brownā (1997, starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly) immortalised it.
But what if it was more than just a friendship? What if history is hiding something from us?
Jane Austenās legacy ā In conversation with Gill Hornby (on-site event at the National Archives)
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This event explores the legacy of one of the greatest novelists, Jane Austen.
Sunday Times bestselling author Gill Hornby will be talking about the inspiration behind her Jane Austen trilogy books and the important role of Jane Austenās older sister, Cassandra Austen in the authorās life.
The event will be followed by a book signing and the chance to visit the āLove Lettersā exhibition where Jane Austenās will is also on display.
Whether youāre on a solo date or visiting with your significant other, āLove Lettersā exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to get a rare glimpse into how love, passion, grief and arranged marriages altered history and to see the lonely hearts, the hopeless romantics and a shameless flirters behind the letters.
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Londonās only chocolate cocktail bar, The Chocolate Cocktail Club is hosting a series of playful themed events from 10th ā 14th February, called āSip or Spillā.
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Each table receives 20 question cards. The rules are simple: sip your cocktail or spill the beans.
The event is designed to have hilarious moments with lots of laughter, adding a little mischief to the night andā¦maybe revealing a little more than planned.
Your ticket ā of course ā includes three special chocolate cocktails (the standard menu also available), including SāMore Amore, Red Velvet Martini and Berry in Love.
HERstorical Tours: Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts (Anti) Valentineās Day Special
Travel back in time to the 18th century and descent into Londonās steamy underworld. Learn real stories of 18th-century sex workers from high-class courtesans to gin-addled street walkers.
Visit the very spots and streets they lived and worked and learn the juicy details of Londonās hidden sex life centuries ago. Expect cheeky humour, dirty details and mind-blowing facts.
Don your craziest costume you can otherwise nowhere to wear and dive into a luxury candle making class in the heart of London.
Dress as a banana, a nun, Little Red Riding Hood or wear your quirky night gown. This is a judgement-free space where you can freely show your true personality and have fun.
Your session will start with an aromatherapy ritual followed by a candle making workshop where youāll make your own 8oz soy candle. You will blend your signature scent and decorate your candle with botanicals and crystals.
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