Let's explore London with a virtual themed tour: Spies, Lies & Espionage!

As a top world class capital city, it comes as no surprise that London is a hotbed of espionage - think James Bond & MI5 etc.

Do join me on a virtual tour of London's iconic places (with the aid of a slideshow) you will encounter some surprising, famous faces and spaces! Due to our geographical location and history, London as a city has endured many a diplomatic debacle in one way or another... We have also witnessed two world wars and with the aftermath of the Cold War - this meant we were spied upon and thus spied upon others - tit for tat!

On the tour I will introduce you to: The Cambridge Five (which includes the greatest traitor of them all, and an employee of the realm) - Agent Zig-Zag (safecracker turned 'Spoof' and double agent) also 'Ace of Spies' the inspiration for James Bond - Sidney Reilly. And, some more tales of modern day diplomatic dilemmas! We will virtually visit their pubs, clubs and hotels where they met with their handlers and rubbed shoulders with the higher echelons of society!

To attend in the first instance RSVP. You do not need a Zoom account. But to stop Zoom bombers (persons hijacking the event - doing weird things). All you have to do is click on the location link and enter the meeting password: 181383 - Please log in around 5 minutes before it starts.

We have a form of etiquette, for example when you first enter the 'meeting room' you will be muted, I will unmute you as we start. However, when you are not speaking it is recommended that you mute yourself - this is so that others do not get a lot of background noise.

Why not have a virtual drink together, glass of wine or beer - Coffee 'n' Cake ;) 🍷 🍺🍰☕ Afterwards, we'll have our usual social chat!

Hope to see lots of you there 😊