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Bank of England
Emblem of City of London, the Dragon
Slaying the Dragon
The Minotaur sets the scene
St Alphege

City of London Money and Power Small-Group Walking Tour

By Dragon Lore
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$58 per adult
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  • 2h 15m
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Overview

In 2005 while working on the trading floor of a Major bank in the City I predicted an incoming financial crash; it came true in 2008. Today I am compelled to share what I learned, like why a stick can be better money than gold, and how this stick money came to define an era known as Merry England!

Since the creation of Bank of England the City of London created and empire and today is the centre of global finance. I share the unique history, traditions and innovations that made this city the envy of kings.

You will learn about the different types of money we have had throughout the ages, The history that defined the money we have today, and the key themes that have continued to influence it: Technology, Sovereigns, Wars, Religion, Greed and Philosophy.

Ancient mythology is woven into our storey of money and power, beginning outside the sculpture of the minotaur in Salters garden and concluding at the ancient Roman temple where the Sun god is shown sacrificing a bull!

Activity location

  • St Alphage Garden with ruins of St Alphage Church
    • London Wall Place
    • EC2Y 5AU, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 4 London Wall Pl
    • 4 London Wall Place
    • EC2Y 5AU, London, England, United Kingdom

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City of London Money and Power Small-Group Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m2h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$58.26 x 1 AdultAU$58.26
Total
Price is AU$58.26
Until Thu, 28 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThe Bull and the Minotaur sets the scape as we delve into the storey of Money, Power and Greed.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPDF Overview of Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Time for travel time is already included in the total duration

Activity itinerary

St Alphage Garden with ruins of St Alphage Church
  • 15m
Starting out tour at the statue of the Minotaur it sets the scene before we embark on a journey to discover the City of London's unique history and how it entwines with mythology of Ancient greek. We discuss the Saxon influence on culture at the steps of The beautiful St Alphage church ruins.
Salter's Hall Garden
  • 15m
The Roman wall is the physical structure that helped fortify the City of London from outside influence ever since the Romans built it. We also delve into the Celtic people. The indigenous people of these lands and the ones who made it necessary for the Romans to fortify Londinium with the wall! Having set the scene we look to the Salter's Hall to delve into the history of London's history of Trade, Governance, and Sacrifice through the years. The Salter's Hall being ranked 9th among the 12 most important Livery companies (formerly known as Guilds).
Guildhall
  • 15m
The town hall of the City of London has been on its current site since at least the 13th century. We take a look at it's history and mythology since Greek through to Roman, Saxon and Norman influences.
Guildhall Art Gallery
  • 5m
Location of the Roman Amphitheatre
St. Lawrence Jewry
  • 10m
The official church of the City of London Corporation remembers the saint the saint who helped Christianity to flourish with a sacrifice that was unforgettably cruel.
Bank of England
  • 10m
We decipher of some of the symbols of one of the most influential institutions in the world!
The Royal Exchange
  • 10m
Built by a legend for adventurers to meet. These men went onto shape the new world. We also find out about what the the golden grasshopper is doing on top of it!
London Troops War Memorial
  • 20m
Inside a circle of 12 dragon (lamposts) representing the 12 great livery companies we highlight some of the notable figures remembered around this area and then we conclude, returning to the storey of Minotaur.
Bank of England Museum
  • 20m
We tell the storey of modern money and trade, how it changed shape and in turn the world itself. It's stories entail the beheading of a King, Companies that developed an empire to the advent of modern day money: The digital dollar and bitcoin.
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
  • 15m
A Roman temple in the heart of the City of London dedicated to the Sun god Mithras who is always seen defeating the Bull. The Bull is a symbol of prosperity, and it is also an influential astrological symbol. Throughout history the Bull has been sacrificed to bring in the new.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt Alphage Garden with ruins of St Alphage Church
    • London Wall Place
    • EC2Y 5AU, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE4 London Wall Pl
    • 4 London Wall Place
    • EC2Y 5AU, London, England, United Kingdom

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