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

‘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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Sinners, Saints and Saviours of Southwark

 

Sinners, Saints and Saviours Theatrical Walking Tour by HERstorical Tours

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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.

‘Hex and the City’ – London Witches Walking Tour

‘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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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 15th 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!

 

Hex and the City Walking Tour by Herstorical Tours

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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 18th century brutal sex industry in London, while ‘Gaol Birds of Old London’ unveil the untold/lesser known stories of female criminals in history. 

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