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Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour

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Find out about the History of Money and Power in the city.
The first stockbrokers - thrown out of the Royal Exchange because of their rude behaviour.
City guilds - more than just medieval trade unions
The Guild Hall - Tax was collected here one thousand five hundred years ago
110 City Guilds exist - locate some in the maze like alleys in the city on this walk.

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Gossipy Tour exploring the key personalities and organisations that created London's financial district. We first find out about the Roman and Medieval past of the City of London. We then go in search of an organisation that was once bigger and more important than the tech giants of today, the East India Company and investigate why Britain has almost forgotten it ever existed. We also discover the history of the stock market and the medieval trade associations that make the City such a distinctive place today. Expect to hear about dynamism alongside criminality as this informal sociable tour debates issues of power and money across centuries that are still super relevant today.

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  • Services of qualified and experienced London guide and History teacher

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    A100
    London EC3N 4DR, UK

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    Paternoster Square
    London EC4M 7LS, UK

    Paternoster Square by the main column

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    Tower of London (Pass By)

    Here about the Roman and Medieval beginnings of the Financial District
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    Lloyds of London (Pass By)

    We see the most important historic location of the East India company having previously seen other sites linked to it.
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    Royal Exchange Building London (Pass By)

    See the neo classical splendour of the Royal Exchange, Bank of England and Mansion House
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    Change Alley (Pass By)

    See the location of the coffee shop where the stock market was first based.Exchange Alley or Change Alley is a narrow alleyway connecting shops and coffeehouses in an old neighbourhood of the City of London. It served as a convenient shortcut from the Royal Exchange on Cornhill to the Post Office on Lombard Street and remains as one of a number of alleys linking the two streets.
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    Guildhall (Pass By)

    See the medieval Guildhall and selected near by Guild buildings. Medieval guild halls were used to store goods and as places for celebratory events. When not required for guild members' events, the hall often became place where townspeople could hold entertainments such as Passion plays.
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    Paternoster Square (Pass By)

    See the modern Stock market towered over by the glorious St Paul's Cathedral.St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building.
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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