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March 1 2026

Magic, Mystics and Martyrs by HERstorical Tours

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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 history’s forgotten women whose names were erased from history.

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New theatrical walking tour in London! 🎭 Book via @Fever 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘, 𝙈𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮𝙧𝙨 by @herstorical_tours_ Meet the ghosts of some lesser known witches, martyrs, prophetesses and rebels once lived in London. Hear the story of a stanic noble woman, a rebellious martyr and learn where the saying “swears like a fish wife” comes from. #feverambassador #historylovers #historylovers walkingtouracts #walkingtour

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A Ghostly Walking Tour Uncovering the Tales of Forgotten Women

Magic, Mystics and Martyrs Walking Tour by HERstorical Tours

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HERstorical Tours have just launched their new theatrical walking tour in London: Magic, Mystics and Martyrs.

Prepare to embark on a spooky journey back in time to the darkest shadows of London’s 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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You’ll 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 ‘witch’? 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 “swears like a fish wife” comes from?

You’ll learn all these stories and more if you book HERstorical Tours’ 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 you’re 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.

Women’s voices were often deliberately silenced and when they spoke out or behaved in a way that wasn’t accepted by patriarchy, those women were labelled as hysterical or mad and faced punishment or even execution.

HERstorical Tours – 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 Tours’ most popular tours. You’ll be lead through the gin-addled streets of the 18^th-century London and hear stories about high-class courtesans, Madams, corrupted country girls and women who ended up in the gutter.

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January 28 2026

Top 3 Unique Galentine’s Day Ideas in London

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Grab the gals and celebrate the most important kind of love: self-love. Here are our top 3 unique ideas to celebrate Galentine’s Day this year.

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Valentine’s Day Sip or Spill at The Chocolate Cocktail Club

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London’s only chocolate cocktail bar, The Chocolate Cocktail Club is hosting a series of playful themed events from 10^th – 14^th February, called ‘Sip or Spill’.

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 and…maybe revealing a little more than planned.

Your ticket – of course – includes three special chocolate cocktails (the standard menu also available), including S’More Amore, Red Velvet Martini and Berry in Love.

HERstorical Tours: Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts (Anti) Valentine’s Day Special

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Travel back in time to the 18^th century and descent into London’s steamy underworld. Learn real stories of 18^th-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 London’s hidden sex life centuries ago. Expect cheeky humour, dirty details and mind-blowing facts.

Nowhere to Wear It: Candle Making Workshop

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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 you’ll make your own 8oz soy candle. You will blend your signature scent and decorate your candle with botanicals and crystals.

August 25 2025

FEVER Finds: Crush Course in Archaeology at the British Museum

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Embark on an epic adventure through time and space with a real archaeologist. Discover how human civilisations evolved and fell in Africa, Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome. Expect a thrilling journey at the British Museum’s most famous galleries, uncover world-famous artifacts, learn more about hieroglyphs and play an ancient board game. Book with FEVER.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] History lovers, this one is for you! 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 Embark on an epic adventure through time and space with a real archaeologist 🏺 Discover how human civilisations evolved and fell in Africa, Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome ⚔️ Expect a thrilling journey at the British Museum’s most famous galleries, uncover world-famous artifacts, learn more about hieroglyphs and play an ancient board game 🎲 Book with @Fever #feverambassador #archaeologyhistoryloverum #ancienthistory #historylover

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Crush Course in Archaeology at the British Museum

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How human civilisations started? Who were our earliest ancestors? How and why other human species disappeared? How our civilisations would have changed if Greece had lost against the Persian empire in the Greco-Persian Wars? Is it true that some letters of our alphabet come from Egyptian hieroglyphs?

‘Crush Course in Archaeology at the British Museum’ is a day-long walking tour and answers all of those questions and more.

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Join a real archaeologist who will guide you through the history of human civilisations from the very beginning.

Explore famous galleries, including Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and learn more about legendary artefacts, including the Rosetta Stone, real Stone Age tools and weapons, discover a mysterious ancient board game no one knew how to play for centuries and learn what really happened to Easter Island people.

Rossa Minogue archaeologist

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During the 5.5hrs tour you will learn more about the real life Indiana Jones and how he found an orphan boy living in a cave who helped him making a groundbreaking discovery.

You will learn about the Biblical city of Jerico and how a British female archaeologist found over 20 cities pilling up on the top of each other from different times and eras.

You will learn more about Ramses II and how some of the letters from our modern alphabet have come from Egyptian hieroglyphs.

A replica of The Royal Game of Ur

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You will even have a chance to learn how to play The Royal Game of Ur the rules of which remained a real mystery for centuries.

‘Crush Course in Archaeology at the British Museum’ is organised by Spirit of Discovery, an amazing small business of a passionate archaeologist, Rossa Minogue, who is ready to answer all of your questions about ancient civilisations, historical events or real excavations and groundbreaking discoveries you’ve been always curious about.

Spirit of Discovery offers various tours at London museums and all over in London, including private and group tours.

Practical Info

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Where exactly is the course located?

At the British Museum

Meeting point in front of Russel Square Station (Piccadilly line)

Booking

‘Crush Course in Archaeology at the British Museum’ can be booked either on FEVER or Spirit of Discovery’s official website

How long is the tour?

Approx. 5.5hrs with a lunch break and toilet breaks

What physical fitness level I need to do the course?

The course is wheel chair accessible and suitable for ALL physical fitness levels.

You can get a light-weight portable chair at the beginning of the tour (completely free of charge) to carry with you, so you can sit down at any time you wish.

Ready for your next adventure? The UK’s first major mudlarking exhibition is currently running at Museum of London Docklands. There are over 350 historical objects and artefacts on display. All found in the riverbed.

Replica of a 16-Year-Old Girl's Skull Who Had Third Stage Syphilis - Crossbones Graveyard

September 28 2024

Crossbones Graveyard – The Hidden Graveyard of Sex Workers

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Somewhere near London Bridge Station, there is a hidden graveyard, called Crossbones Graveyard with a large red metal gate adorned with hundreds of colourful ribbons. This graveyard has an extraordinary story.

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🪦☠️ [BLOG POST IN BIO] Crossbones Graveyard is the final resting place for over 15,000 harlots, paupers, criminals and those excluded from Christian burial The graveyard filled quickly and became so overcrowded by the early 1850s that the bodies were piled on the top of each other ☠️ It closed in 1853 and remained forgotten for 150 years until rediscovered by TfL while digging there to extend the Jubilee line A large number of bodies were exhumed and sent for examination to the Museum of London, some of which were later displayed Today the graveyard is maintained by volunteers and free to visit 🪦 7pm on 23th very month, a Vigil for the Outcast is being held and free to join 🕯️ #crossbonesgraveyard #graveyard #cemetery #londontiktok #spookyseason #hauntedplaces #halloween2024 #CapCut

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If the Graveyard Could Talk…

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If Crossbones Graveyard could talk, it would tell the stories of the over 15,000 unfortunate people buried there.

It would tell you that during the medieval and Victorian times, this area was one of the poorest and most dangerous slums in London where all the otherwise prohibited activities were taken place.

Prostitution and bear-baiting pits were thriving here. Sex workers who worked at the brothels in Southwark were called the ‘Winchester Goose’ due to the fact that they were licenced under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Winchester.

The graveyard would also tell you that life expectancy of those unfortunate enough to live at that area was dreadful due to violence and diseases that often knocked on the doors of the poorest and most vulnerable.

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If the soil of Crossbones Graveyard could talk, it would tell you how shockingly quickly it was filled up with prostitutes, paupers, criminals and those excluded from Christian burial, becoming the burial garden of the outcast.

If the wind over the soil could talk, it would whisper that thousands of the people resting in this soil are children aged 5 or under.

It would also tell you that the graveyard became so overcrowded by the early 1850s that the bodies were piled on the top of each other until the cemetery closed in 1853 and remained forgotten for 150 years.

The Rediscovery

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In the 1990s the Crossbones was accidentally rediscovered by TfL while digging there to extend the Jubilee line.

A large number of bodies were exhumed and sent for examination to the Museum of London, some of which were later displayed.

The examinations showed that most of the people had died from common diseases, such as tuberculosis, smallpox or scurvy and rickets.

Over half of the bodies exhumed were children’s indicating the tragic scale of child mortality.

Replica of a 16-year-old girl’s skull who has third stage syphilis

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Among the excavation of 148 bodied by the Museum of London, only one was found to have evidence of syphilis. The skeleton was estimated to be of a 16-year-old girl. She had third stage syphilis which means she had psychiatric disorders and a hole in her skull.

Third stage syphilis only occurs after 6-9 years of being continually transmitted. Crossbones Graveyard has a replica of this skull on which you can see the hole.

The site would have been forgotten again if local writer John Constable (aka John Crow) had not experienced a spiritual encounter of ‘The Goose’ whilst writing late at night.

According to John Constable a spirit of a medieval sex worker (‘The Goose’) visited him and made him write the following poem:

For tonight in Hell 

They are tolling the bell 

For the Whore that lay at the Tabard, 

And well we know 

How the carrion crow 

Doth feast in our Cross Bones Graveyard.

Constable said he had never heard of Crossbones Graveyard before.

The poem later was performed at the Globe and Southward Cathedral and became the first of the series, called ‘The Southwark Mysteries.’

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As a result of the spiritual encounter, Constable and his friends championed the graveyard and turned the space into a garden of remembrance.

In 2004 they founded ‘Friends of Crossbones’, an informal network of sex workers, activists, poets and outsiders. In the same year on 23^rd June, they conducted their first Vigil for the Outcast.

The ritual has been held on 7pm on the 23^rd every month since then and free to visit.

In 2020 a permission granted a 30-year lease to Bankside Open Spaces Trust for Crossbones Graveyard to be protected and maintained as a public garden of remembrance.

Volunteering at Crossbones Graveyard

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Crossbones Graveyard always look for volunteers to join their team.

If you wish to become a volunteer click here to learn more about volunteer gardening sessions, Crossbones wardens and volunteer at Bankside Open Spaces Trust.

No experience needed to join. All you need is your enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in.

Practical Info

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Address

Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance | Redcross Way, London, SE1 1TA

Opening Hours

FREE to visit | NO booking required

Open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12pm – 2pm

Ready for your next adventure? Descend into the dark of the graffiti tunnel at The Vault near Waterloo Station and stand face to face with the most notorious serial killers in history. Serial Killer: The Exhibition is now open.

July 31 2024

New Jurassic Garden Opened at Natural History Museum

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As part of a £3 million Urban Nature Project, Natural History Museum transformed their gardens into two prehistoric gardens.

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🌿🦕[BLOG POST IN BIO] Natural History Museum transformed their gardens into prehistoric gardens The gardens feature: 🦕 A 22m-long and 4m-high bronze Diplodocus skeleton 🧬 An Evolution Garden that transports visitors 2.7 billion years back in time 🐚 An ammonite pavement 🔬 A living laboratory …and much more! @Natural History Museum London #naturalhistorymuseum #dinosaurs #jurassic #jurassicpark #fossils #familydayout #dayoutwithkids #londonlife #londonadventures #CapCut

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Connect, Learn and Cherish the Nature

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Natural History Museum has rebuilt its five acres garden for the first time in 140 years to open an urban oasis in the heart of the city where people can connect, learn and cherish the nature.

The large green space features a Jurassic Garden with a 22m-long and 4m-high bronze Diplodocus skeleton, an Evolution Garden that transports visitors 2.7 billion years back in time, an ammonite pavement, a living laboratory and much more!

There are two gardens for visitors to enjoy: The Evolution Garden and the Nature Discovery Garden.

The Evolution Garden

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Visitors entering the garden from the Exhibition Road exit from South Kensington Station will find themselves deep in a canyon of two robust ancient stones. The two heavy rocks have been built using blocks collected from all over the UK.

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The canyon guides visitors through the evolution of life starting 2.7 billion years ago and frames the view of a prehistoric forest with its magnificent species flourished millions of years ago.

“You travel 5 million years every metre.” – says Dr Paul Kendrick, lead scientist of The Evolution Garden.

While walking, make sure you keep your eyes open because there are many things to discover on the walls of the rocks, among the ferns and even under your feet.

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The interactive garden allows visitors to learn interesting facts about ancient plants and animals and touch footprints, Trilobite shells or the columns of prehistoric trees once inhabited our planet.

Further down there is the main attraction of the garden: a life-size bronze skeleton of ‘Fern’ the Diplodocus.

‘Fern’ is a replica of Natural History Museum’s famous ‘Dippy’ who used to stand in the main hall of the museum. ‘Fern’ is more anatomically accurate thanks to the advance technology and skilled 3D artists, engineers and modellers. Plus, ‘Fern’ is made from bronze, which is weatherproof, so he can tower above the us in the garden without getting damaged by the weather.

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There are other, smaller skeletons, bronze dinosaur skulls, fossils and footprints to discover all over the garden leading visitors to the dawn of human civilisation and the modern world.

Nature Discovery Garden

Nature Discovery Garden is showcasing the biodiversity that can be found all over the UK’s urban spaces today.

In this garden, visitors can explore how nature thrive in wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, and in modern urban spaces in present day.

Nature Discovery Garden is dotted around scientific sensors to gather environmental DNA and acoustic data (bird singing, bats, traffic noise etc.) to understand and protect urban nature, making the garden the most intensively studied urban sites of its kind.

The data collected is curated and processed with Natural History Museum’s new Data Ecosystem to help support the UK’s urban nature recovery and sustainability.

Guided Tours and Summer Family Activities

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Visitors can explore the new gardens on their own, but they can participate in an immersive 1hr guided tour to learn more about our evolutionary history by following the footsteps of the past.

Tickets can be booked here.

Throughout the Summer holiday the museum is running a bunch of fun family activities, including nature-themed arts and crafts, pond explore tours, family nature talks, ‘meet the scientist’ events and much more.

And the best part is, most of the activities are free!

Discover all the available Summer family activities here.

Natural History Museum’s new interactive gardens provide a perfect space for families to explore, socialise, play, and relax while enjoying the beauty of the nature and nurture their curiosity.

The Nature Activity Centre and the Garden Kitchen will open later in 2024.

Ready for your next adventure? Now that you walked through the evolution timeline on Earth, embark on an epic journey to our closest celestial neighbour: the Moon. Learn about the Apollo Mission and experience the Moon landing during an immersive 360 degree experience. The Moonwalkers immersive experience is open until 13 October 2024.

May 28 2024

‘Sinners, Saints and Saviours’ – Theatrical Historical Walking Tour in London

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HERstorical Tours uncovers hidden stories of women who shaped our history through drama, character acting and street theatre. HERstorical Tours newest walking tour, ‘Sinners, Saints and Saviours’ guides you through the hidden corners and backstreets of Southwark to discover the area’s colourful past from the Romans to Victorian times.

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[BLOG POST COMING SOON] Join @herstorical_tours_ newest theatrical walking tour in Southwark ???? ‘Sinners, Saints and Saviours’ will guide you through the dark history of Southwark ????️ Meet a Pagan Goddess who inspired or*ies, an infamous Brothel owner, a very unlucky Nun, a supernatural entity that curses men and more! HERstortical Tours tell the lesser known dark stories of women in history… …after all – as the Church believes: ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ????????????…???????????????????? ???????? ???? ????????????????????! ???? ????️ Book your tour at HERstorical Tours official website #womenhistory #womenhistorymonth #londonhistory #historyoflondon #walkingtour #london #londontiktok #witchtok #CapCut

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Sinners, Saints and Saviours of Southwark

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Join your local Roman Whore Guide Lydia Clamydia who left her slumber in the spirit world to guide you to the darkest corners of Southwark.

As she guides you through the backstreets of Southwark along River Themes, she will tell you long-forgotten stories of women who once haunted those streets (either as a living or a spirit).

If you listen closely, you can still hear their voices echoing on the brick walls of the surrounding buildings and on the wet stones of the pavement underneath your feet.

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Delve deep into the dark history of the capital and listen to – sometimes cheeky and juicy – stories of forgotten women who once lived in the area and have shaped London’s history.

Along your journey, you will meet a Pagan Goddess who inspired orgies, a very unfortunate nun, supernatural entities and spirits that cursed men.

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You will also meet the mysterious Rat Queen who once lived in the sewer drainage and the ‘Winchester Goose’ who seduced men (you’re safe ladies, don’t worry. Phiew!)

You will learn about a cemetery near London Bridge Station where hundreds of sex workers were buried, and it was discovered by TFL during the construction of Jubilee Line in the 1990s.

Join Lydia Clamydia for a Tipple at a Local Pub

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The end of the tour, you will have a chance to join you tour guide Maria aka Lydia Clamydia for a drink (or two) at a local Edwardian pub to digest and talk through what you have seen and heard.

Practical Info

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‘Sinners, Saints and Saviours’ Theatrical Walking Tour

Where Does The Tour Starts and Ends

The tour starts at Southwark Cathedral (at the top of the steps, not the bottom)

The tour ends at Red Cross Gardens

How Long is the Tour

The tour lasts about 1.5 hours

Age Requirements

18+ (mature content)

NOTE:

The tour involves a lot of walking. Please, wear comfortable shoes

No toilet break during the tour

Filming is not allowed during the tour; however, you are most welcome to take as many photos as you like

Ready for your next adventure? If you liked this tour, why not join HERstorical Tours for another one? Discover hidden places and locations in London that were once associated with occult activity and witchcraft. Get ready to be bewitched and join ‘Hex and the City’ theatrical walking tour next time.

May 20 2024

Chelsea in Bloom 2024

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London’s largest, free-to-attend flower show, Chelsea in Bloom, is back for 2024, and this year’s theme is ‘Floral Feasts’.

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???????????? [BLOG POST IN BIO] London’s largest, free-to-attend flower show, Chelsea in Bloom, is back for 2024, and this year’s theme is ‘Floral Feasts’ ???? Over 120 shops, hotels, restaurants and retailers are decorated with large-scale fresh flower displays ???? The installations are taking inspiration from film, literature, history and art ???? The central displays feature giant floral installations, inspired by Willy Wonka, Winnie-the-Pooh and The Lady & the Tramp ???? ???? Book a free rikshaw ride or a walking tour at the information point at the Hungry Caterpillar installation ???? ????Chelsea | Closest station is Sloan Square station (Central and District lines) ???? 20 – 26 May 2024 #chelseainbloom #chelseainbloom2024 #flowerfestival #flowers #flowershow #winniethepooh #theladyandthetramp #chelsea #CapCut

♬ Theme from “A Summer Place” – Percy Faith And His Orchestra

Chelsea in Bloom 2024 Floral Art Show

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To celebrate the beginning of Summer, prestigious annual floral art show, Chelsea in Bloom has returned to the streets of Chelsea with breath-taking fresh flower installations.

Produced by Cadogan, in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Chelsea in Bloom extends the famous annual Chelsea Flower Show out into the neighbourhood streets for everyone to enjoy.

Over 120 shops, hotels, restaurants and retailers are decorated with large-scale fresh flower displays competing for this year’s top prize, judged by experts from RHS. The winners will be announced on 21^st May 2024.

Floral Feasts

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This year Chelsea in Bloom promises a feast for the eye with show-stopping installations taking inspiration from film, literature, history and art.

The central displays feature giant floral installations, inspired by Willy Wonka, Winnie-the-Pooh and The Lady & the Tramp.

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An information point is set next to Sloane Square station, where, for the first time ever, Chelsea in Bloom official T-shirts are available to purchase, and you can book a complimentary rikshaw ride or walking tour.

Vote for Your Favourite Installation

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Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite flower installation on Chelsea in Bloom’s official website. The People’s Champion Award will be chosen by open voting starting at 6pm on Monday, 20^thMay.

Voting will close at midnight on Thursday, 23^rd May and the winner will be announced on Friday, 24^th May.

Exclusive Flower-Inspired Menus and Cocktails

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During the week of Chelsea in Bloom (20 – 26 May) nearby restaurants and cafés offer exclusive, flower-inspired menus and cocktails while retailers pamper their customers with gifts, limited-edition tote bags and other surprises.

Kahani Indian restaurant offers three limited-edition cocktails during the week.

‘Chelsea Garden’ is a lovely blend of gin, orgeat almond cordial, lemon, egg white and blackberries.

‘Kensington Garden’ is made with Marabeau Rose gin, lime, Blue Butterfly and lavender infused Ceders Hibiscus, topped with Ginger beer.

‘Chennai Garden’ is a mixture of white rum, grapefruit, ginger syrup and basil leaves.

What is more! You can enjoy a free cocktail with your meal at Kahani when showing your Chelsea Flower Show ticket.

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Anya’s Café has launched a beautiful and delicious Chelsea in Bloom-inspired afternoon tea for £50 per person. Inspired by all things gardening, expect a selection of exclusive cakes, warm cones, sandwiches and more. All adorned with beautiful edible flowers.

Russell & Bromley’s King’s Road store offers free limited-edition Russell & Bromley tote bag featuring a bespoke illustration by artist Tatiana Alida Carrelet. Plus, customers will receive a little sweet surprise when shopping in-store.

To celebrate Chelsea in Bloom, Anthropologie will be serving cocktails and treats on Monday 20^th May. Plus, they will be gifting single stem flowers to customers.

For the full list of special offers, click here.

Practical Info

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Chelsea in Bloom 2024

Address

Multiple locations in Chelsea. Check and download pdf map here

When

20 – 26 May 2024

Tickets

Free for all | No booking required

Closest Station

Sloane Square Station (District & Circle lines)

Ready for your next adventure? Did you know that there is a cute café at Aldgate station where you can get Indian afternoon tea for two for just £10? Bubble & Chai is a lovely hidden gem in the heart of the city with pretty floral decor, lovely photo opportunities and delicious bubble teas.

April 22 2024

Votes for Women! Suffragettes at Bow Street and Beyond! – Theatrical Walking Tour by Herstorical Tours

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Celebrating the 106^th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, Herstorical Tours launched their new theatrical walking tour in London: ‘Votes for Women! Suffragettes at Bow Street and Beyond!’.

The tour is running on a monthly basis and the ticket includes 50% off your entry fee to the Bow Street Police Museum.

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V O T E S F O R W O M E N ! ???? ???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] New theatrical walking tour in London To celebrate the 106th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, @herstorical_tours_ launched their new theatrical walking tour in London: ‘???????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????! ???????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????????!’ ????️ Your ticket includes 50% off your entry fee to Bow Street Police Museum ???? Follow the literal footsteps of the fearless suffragettes and visit the exact locations where they marched, fought, preached and – some of them – even gave their lives to finally get the right for women to vote ???? Watch history being brought to life in front of your eyes with acting, drama and a pinch of comedy and joke where appropriate ????️ Visit Herstorical Tours’ official website for the next available tours and book your ticket today! #herstoricaltours #suffragette #womenhistorymonth #womenrights #womenhistory #walkingtour #londontiktok #london #historytime

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**About Herstorical Tours**

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Herstorical Tours are dedicated to telling the story of those who were silenced and oppressed and considered as ‘hysterical’ in history when they attempted to speak up: women.

Herstorical Tours’ walking tours are created by women to women. Each tour has special focus on the dark and curious and explores the hidden nooks and crannies of the history of women.

Votes for Women!

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Today, there’s nothing remarkable about the fact that both men and women have equal rights to vote on elections.

However, it wasn’t always that obvious!

Join Herstorical Tours and follow the literal footsteps of the fearless suffragettes and visit the exact locations where they marched, fought, preached and – some of them – even gave their lives to finally get the right for women to vote.

The Lesser-Known Heroines

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You’ve probably heard about the martyrdom of Emily Wilding Davison who put herself under the King’s horse or Millicent Fawcett, who even has a bronze statue at Parliament Square, but what about the lesser-known heroines?

‘Votes for Women! Suffragettes at Bow Street and Beyond!’ lets you travel back in time and meet the lesser-known heroines of the suffragette movement.

Through theatrical elements and role play, you’ll meet face-to-face with…

…a refugee singer and actress who became an arsonist,

…a working-class suffragette and socialist feminist who became the leading figure of the movement,

….‘Slasher’ Mary who vandalised a famous painting at the National Gallery,

…and many more.

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You’ll learn shocking facts about the suffragette, such as how women who went on hunger strike in prison were force fed, why suffragette women chose to go to prison instead of paying a fine and walk home freely and how differently were working-class and upper-class members were treated in prison.

Your expert tour guide, Maria, will bring London history to life with acting, drama and a pinch of comedy and joke where appropriate.

After all…

“Well-behaved women seldom make history…” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (Pulitzer Prize-winner historian)

Suffragettes at Bow Street and Beyond!

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In association with Bow Street Police Museum, Herstorical Tours offers a 50% off entry to the museum when you purchase a ticket to the ‘Votes for Women!’ tour. This means your entry free will be as little as £3!

In the museum, you’ll have the chance to literally go into prison cells as well as learn more about the suffragette movement.

Practical Info

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What’s the length of the tour?

Approx. 2hrs – including lots of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes. There will be no stops or rests during the tour.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

There are some narrow lanes and steps to climb during the tours. Contact Herstorical Tours to discuss about your special requirements.

Is the tour suitable for children?

There are references of violence, sexual assault, and torture, and the tour involves lots of walking, therefore the tour is not suitable for young children.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at the Millicent Fawcett statue, Parliament Square and ends at Bow Street Police Station, Covent Garden.

Can men participate?

Everyone is welcome to the tour who wants to learn more about women history.

When is the next tour and how can I book?

Check the next available tour on Herstorical Tour’s official website, where you can also book your ticket.

Ready for your next adventure? Descend into the darkest pits in history at Hersorical Tour’s other tour, ‘Hex and the City’. Meet some of the forgotten women who were persecuted as witches, visit a pagan temple right in the heart of the city and get ready to be bewitched.

April 19 2024

Back to Black – The Ultimate Guide to Iconic Locations Linked to Amy Winehouse in Camden

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Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse, sadly passed away on 23^rd July 2011. Thirteen years later, a biopic movie, ‘Back to Black’, has been released to tell the story of the uniquely talented singer and capture the essence of her life and music career.

Come with us to Camden Town to explore 9 places linked to Amy Winehouse and celebrate her legacy. All the places are within walking distance of one another, so you can easily visit them on a day trip to Camden.

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???? Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse, sadly passed away on 23rd July 2011 ???? Thirteen years later, a biopic movie, ‘Back to Black’, has been released to tell the story of the uniquely talented singer and capture the essence of her life and music career ???? [LINK IN BIO] Come with us to explore 9 places linked to Amy Winehouse in Camden (including filming locations) and celebrate her legacy ????????‍♀️All the places are within walking distance of one another, so you can easily visit them on a day trip to Camden #amywinehouse #backtoblack #backtoblackmovie #filminglocation #camden #camdentown #amywinehousebacktoblack #CapCut

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The Hawley Arms Pub

2 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8QU

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Amy Winehouse moved to Camden in her early twenties in 2003. She regularly visited The Hawley Arms Pub where she had worked as a barmaid before she became famous.

There is a signed photo of her inside the pub. Make sure you don’t miss it when visiting!

She met fellow singers there, such as Pete Doherty and would play billiard and gave club concerts. Even after she became famous, she would regularly visit the pub and occasionally even jumped behind the bar to serve drinks to the customers’ delight.

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Sadly, The Hawley Arms badly burnet during the Camden Lock fire in 2008. Amy, who received her first Grammy Award on the next day of the fire, famously shouted: “Camden Town ain’t burning down!”

Luckily, following a great fundraising effort, the pub re-opened in the same year.

The Music Walk of Fame

Outside Camden Town Station (both sides of the road)

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The Music Walk of Fame in Camden started in 2019 and in the following year, they unveiled a granite stone honouring Amy Winehouse’s legacy.

The Music Walk of Fame is celebrating music legends, icons, and the most extraordinary talents. The walk of fame commemorates Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Janis Joplin and The Who, just to name a few.

The Music Walk of Fame starts just outside of Camden Town station (both sides of the road) and will continue all the way down Chalk Farm Road in years to come.

TIP: Make sure you go early (before 9am) because later there will be so many people, you won’t be able to take good photos.

The Dublin Castle Pub

94 Parkway, London NW1 7AN

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The Dublin Castle Pub is a legendary pub and music venue in Camden. It’s famous for being an important venue for several bands that later gained world fame.

Amy Winehouse was a regular visitor of the pub and she often performed there. There is a signed photo of her inside as well a mural at the entrance.

Amy Winehouse Murals

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Camden Town is dotted with Amy Winehouse graffiti, but currently there are two giant murals that fans really don’t want to miss.

Celebrating the newly released ‘Back to Black’ movie, there is a huge pink mural right under Camden Lock.

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Another one is just the opposite side of the road, where The Hawley Arms Pub is. Look for the narrow passageway right next to the pub.

Amy Winehouse Life-Size Statue

407 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH

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Made by sculptor, Scott Eaton, the life-size statue of Amy Winehouse was unveiled on the singer’s 31^stbirthday in 2014 in Camden Stables Market. The statue features Amy with her signature beehive hair-do.

Amy Winehouse’s Camden Home

30 Camden Square, London, NW1 9XA

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Amy Winehouse’s Camden home was a well-visited place for her fans and tourists alike to pay their respects. There were huge memorials outside the house and fans even left their messages on Camden Square signs and sometimes even stole those signs.

Today the house is not visible on Google street view, it’s blurred by the request of her family.

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Fans are still visiting the house regularly. When I was there, I found a fresh bouquet of tulip at the tree standing in front of the house with a poignant letter.

There are also engraved locks fixed on the tree. They say:

“I love you, Amy. I miss you every day. Rest in peace. Love always, Jaclyn.”

“Love you. Amy Love. Flo Xx”

“Andrew & Eve. March 20th”

“Te quiero con todo mi ❤️ Amy ⚓️ Aroa 2023”

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On the white fence, there are lots of messages as well, along with lipstick kisses.

Roundhouse

Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8EH

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Former railway engine shed; the Roundhouse is one of London’s most amazing music venues. Amy Winehouse made a surprise appearance here on 20^th July 2011, just three days before her tragic death to support her goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield who was singing “Mama Said” with the Wanted.

**The Good Mixer Pub (also a film location to ‘Back to Black’)**

30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ

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The Good Mixer Pub in Inverness Street appears in the ‘Back to Black’ movie. A standout scene was filmed here when Amy first met Blake Fielder-Civil who later became her husband. They ended up divorcing in 2009 after an on and off relationship. Blake inspired Amy’s Grammy Award-winning album, ‘Back to Black’.

**Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio (also a film location to ‘Back to Black’)**

2 Castle Rd, London NW1 8PP

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Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio features multiple scenes in the ‘Back to Black’ movie.

Amy Winehouse had several tattoos and regularly got inked at her favourite tattoo spot in Kentish Town.

+1 Amy Winehouse Graffiti

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Camden Town has become a synonym with Amy Winehouse over the years as she became more and more famous. She still has lots of loyal fans after 13 years of her passing away.

As strolling in Camden, you will surely stumble upon Amy Winehouse graffities on the walls. It’s worth to peek in hidden passageways and a take closer look on walls because you never know where you might find a beautiful painting of her.

Ready for your next adventure? There is a hidden speakeasy bar in London that drink menu takes inspiration from famous people’s paintings and photographs. Hidden under National Portrait Gallery, Larry’s bar’s entire cocktail menu is inspired by the pictures displayed within the gallery.

October 28 2023

‘Hex and the City’ – London Witches Walking Tour

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If you’re doing just one event during the spooky season this year, that should be ‘Hex and the City’ by Herstorical Tours. An immersive theatrical walking tour leading you through London’s dark history of witchcraft.

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Bewitched

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The evenings are cooler and the shadows and longer as we’re going deeper and deeper into Autumn.

Say hello to the spooky season, filled with pumpkin spice in the air and – of course – spooky events and walking tours around the city.

If you’re doing just one event this October, it should be ‘Hex and the City’ – London Witches’ walking tour by Herstorical Tours.

Hex and the City – London Witches

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One thing is for sure: Herstorical Tours are not ordinary walking tours!

They offer guided walking tours about women in history created by women for women. Untold and forgotten stories about women who were silenced, invalidated, or labelled as mad or accused of being practicing witchcraft by the male-dominated society.

Follow your guide, The High Priestess for the night and descend into the darkest pits in history to meet some of the forgotten women who were persecuted as witches by making the mistake of being unpopular, considered to be ugly, or different in any way.

Did you know that in the 15^th century, a book, called ‘Malleus Maleficarum’ helped witch-hunters to identify witches? Does it have anything to do with how we see witches today?

When was the last witch convicted in Britain?

How were women tested whether they were a witch or not in the Middle Ages?

All these questions will be answered during the tour, and more!

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Starting at Farringdon and ending at St Paul’s Cathedral, ‘Hex and the City – London Witches’ guides you through hidden places and locations that were associated with witches and occult activity.

At each stop, you’ll be immersed into the mysterious world of witchcraft and meet mediums, pagan priestesses and medieval healers who met their faith at the stake as ‘agents of Satan’.

Maria your tour guide aka The High Priestess, does an excellent job on bringing each character to life with her (and her helpers’) fascinating acting mixed with a little bit of dark humour where appropriate.

If you’re ready to be bewitched, book your ticket on Herstorical Tour’s website.

NOTE: Taking videos are not allowed during the tour, however, you’re most welcome to take as many photos as you like.

Q&A

Q: You say it’s a walking tour about women for women. Can I join as a man at all?

A: Gentlemen are most welcome to join the tour. Feel free to book your ticket, you’re guaranteed to have an amazing time.

Ready for your next adventure? Enjoyed the ‘Hex and the City’ tour with Maria? Why not support her small business and book another one? ‘Harlots & Strumpets & Tarts, Oh My!’ tells stories about the 18^th century brutal sex industry in London, while ‘Gaol Birds of Old London’ unveil the untold/lesser known stories of female criminals in history.