The South Bank, The Globe & The Mayflower – 4th July Urban Wander & Pub Crawl

Walk length 4miles/6 km approx. Linear.

A chance to celebrate American Independence Day with a short wander along the South Bank past a number of iconic sites associated with the United States.

Some of the sites we pass include the Globe Theatre a fantastic recreation of Shakespeare's original tudor Globe located close to the original playhouse and largely the inspiration of the American actor Sam Wanamaker.

We can stop for a mid walk drink at the George Pub, the only remaining galleried pub/coaching inn left in London dating back to 1677, close by is the site of the Queen’s Head Tavern once owned by John Harvard, the sale of the Tavern went to fund the now very famous Harvard University at Boston.

We can visit yje historic Mayflower pub, named after the Pilgrim fathers that left Rotherhithe for America in 1620.

The end of the walk is close to Rotherhithe station and a short work to Bermondsey station for a final drink/food.

Cost: £4 cash payable on the day (payable to colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please send as friends and family to avoid charges) (guided walk & meetup costs) the host is a qualified London guide).

Meeting

Meet close to the steps of the Golden Jubilee Bridges opposite Strada and Foyles on the Southbank of the Thames from 6.15pm for the walk to start at 6.30pm (see photo above).

See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/)

Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681.

Walking Safety

Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/)