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Join Shakespeare expert, and professional actor Declan as he guides you on a leisurely stroll around the locations of the life and times and creative genius of the world's finest ever writer, William Shakespeare.

Declan makes a very prompt start at 11 am so please allow a few extra minutes for any possible travel delays. The tour runs even if only a few Meetup members have RSVPed, as there will be guests from other channels on it.

The tour meets outside the exit of Blackfriars *tube* station and starts promptly at 11 a.m.

**Please note that there are two Blackfriars station buildings, one is on the south side of the River Thames and one on the North side.
The tube exit outside which the tour meets is outside the station building on the North side of the River Thames, close to the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Blackfriars Passage.**

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the only two exact locations in London of Shakespeare houses.
• See the practically unknown hidden monument created from one of Shakespeare's best-known speeches.
• Go to the site of the Blackfriars Theatre, the lost sister theatre to the Globe.
• See the spot where we believe Othello, King Lear and Macbeth were written.
• Discover what Shakespeare was like as a man, including his complicated and tangled personal life.
• Visit Church locations Shakespeare knew.
• Hear some sublime Shakespeare speeches by professional actor Declan using Shakespeare's own immortal words.

This is a unique feature of the tour that people especially love.

(Please note that this tour does not visit the Globe Theatre. Also please note that Declan believes Shakespeare wrote the plays and does not believe the other theories that somebody else wrote them.)

(Please take care crossing the roads and look after your valuables. Declan will of course use his experience to guide you all around as safely as he can. London Walking Tours, London Premier Walking Tours and Secret Walks cannot accept any liability for any personal injury or loss as a direct or indirect result of taking the tour.)

Join Shakespeare expert, and professional actor Declan as he guides you on a leisurely stroll around the locations of the life and times and creative genius of the world's finest ever writer, William Shakespeare.

Declan makes a very prompt start at 11 am so please allow a few extra minutes for any possible travel delays. The tour runs even if only a few Meetup members have RSVPed, as there will be guests from other channels on it.

The tour meets outside the exit of Blackfriars *tube* station and starts promptly at 11 a.m.

**Please note that there are two Blackfriars station buildings, one is on the south side of the River Thames and one on the North side.
The tube exit outside which the tour meets is outside the station building on the North side of the River Thames, close to the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Blackfriars Passage.**

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the only two exact locations in London of Shakespeare houses.
• See the practically unknown hidden monument created from one of Shakespeare's best-known speeches.
• Go to the site of the Blackfriars Theatre, the lost sister theatre to the Globe.
• See the spot where we believe Othello, King Lear and Macbeth were written.
• Discover what Shakespeare was like as a man, including his complicated and tangled personal life.
• Visit Church locations Shakespeare knew.
• Hear some sublime Shakespeare speeches by professional actor Declan using Shakespeare's own immortal words.

This is a unique feature of the tour that people especially love.

(Please note that this tour does not visit the Globe Theatre. Also please note that Declan believes Shakespeare wrote the plays and does not believe the other theories that somebody else wrote them.)

(Please take care crossing the roads and look after your valuables. Declan will of course use his experience to guide you all around as safely as he can. London Walking Tours, London Premier Walking Tours and Secret Walks cannot accept any liability for any personal injury or loss as a direct or indirect result of taking the tour.)

Join Shakespeare expert, and professional actor Declan as he guides you on a leisurely stroll around the locations of the life and times and creative genius of the world's finest ever writer, William Shakespeare.

Declan makes a very prompt start at 11 am so please allow a few extra minutes for any possible travel delays. The tour runs even if only a few Meetup members have RSVPed, as there will be guests from other channels on it.

The tour meets outside the exit of Blackfriars *tube* station and starts promptly at 11 a.m.

**Please note that there are two Blackfriars station buildings, one is on the south side of the River Thames and one on the North side.
The tube exit outside which the tour meets is outside the station building on the North side of the River Thames, close to the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Blackfriars Passage.**

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the only two exact locations in London of Shakespeare houses.
• See the practically unknown hidden monument created from one of Shakespeare's best-known speeches.
• Go to the site of the Blackfriars Theatre, the lost sister theatre to the Globe.
• See the spot where we believe Othello, King Lear and Macbeth were written.
• Discover what Shakespeare was like as a man, including his complicated and tangled personal life.
• Visit Church locations Shakespeare knew.
• Hear some sublime Shakespeare speeches by professional actor Declan using Shakespeare's own immortal words.

This is a unique feature of the tour that people especially love.

(Please note that this tour does not visit the Globe Theatre. Also please note that Declan believes Shakespeare wrote the plays and does not believe the other theories that somebody else wrote them.)

(Please take care crossing the roads and look after your valuables. Declan will of course use his experience to guide you all around as safely as he can. London Walking Tours, London Premier Walking Tours and Secret Walks cannot accept any liability for any personal injury or loss as a direct or indirect result of taking the tour.)

Join leading London Horror Tour expert guide and historian Jenny on The Sweeney Todd tour, taking you to the shadowy alleyways off Fleet Street where Sweeney had his notorious barbers shop and Mrs Lovett had her infamous pie shop! Hear the story of how Sweeney chose his victims very carefully, robbed them, murdered them and disposed of their bodies with Mrs Lovett's help! See St Dunstan's church which aided these two to get rid of their victims bodies!

(this tour runs even if only a small number of our group are booked on to it and there may be some other walkers arriving too)

Also hear about other gruesome and ghostly happenings in this area, around the Temple which was built in the 12th century, it's connection to Jack the Ripper. Wander alleyways long forgotten and hear stories of strange hauntings and ghostly apparitions! See the site of Temple Bar where criminal's heads were displayed after execution in the 17th century. Also hear the tale of Sawney Bean and his family, they had a lot in common with Sweeney Todd as you will find out if you join us on this horror walk! Come and be terrified, if you dare!

(we strongly advise against eating a traditional London Pie & Mash supper immediately after taking the tour!)

For "The Da Vinci Code" fans, seeing The Temple Church is an added treat as it features in both the book and the film. You will also see the famous and historic "Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese" pub, centuries old, and frequented by some of the world's great writers.

Jenny combines 30 years of experience as one of London's top Horror Tour guides with her enthusiasm for dark history. The tour is delivered with Jenny's great personality and her unique ability to bring the most gruesome to life.

Jenny's chilling stories of terror will shake you to the very core!

The tour lasts two hours and finishes close to Blackfriars and St Paul's underground stations.

Please note that this tour is not unfortunately suitable if you have walking difficulties as there are some steps to walk up at one point.
There is about 1 1/4 miles of walking in total on the route.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and the tour is not suitable for under 13s due to the gruesome content in it.

Please note that there are graphic and gruesome descriptions and images on this tour.

Please wrap up warmly enough for a 2 hour outdoor evening tour.
We advise wearing a warm jacket or coat and taking a hat, scarf and gloves with as a precaution.

(Please take care crossing the roads and look after your valuables. Jenny will of course use her experience to guide you all around as safely as she can. London Walking Tours, London Premier Walking Tours and Jack The Ripper Walks cannot accept any liability for any personal injury or loss as a direct or indirect result of taking the tour.)