City Walk (Smithfield to St Paul’s), followed by lunch
Wednesday 8th October: 11am City Walk (Smithfield to St Paul’s), followed by lunch
Flames of Faith: dark tales of Smithfield and St Paul’s
A guided walk late morning on Wednesday 8 October in the NorthWest corner of the City of London, where some of the darkest and most dramatic episodes in its history have taken place. Join us to uncover the hidden stories of Smithfield (once a site of execution and now home to some of London’s most historic buildings and institutions) on the way to St Paul’s. Starting at Barbican Station, the route will pass notable monuments, memorials, churches and livery halls and will provide another opportunity to explore the President’s theme of religious tolerance – although that was far from the minds of our ancestors!
City Walk
Starting at 11:00, the walk will be led by Stephen Willis, Junior Vice President of the United Wards Club, who is a qualified City of London guide and has led a number of memorable walks for the Club in the past, including one in June exploring the City’s cultural links. The theme of this walk will make it suitable both for those who know the City well and also for those who want to find out more about the remarkable Square Mile.
Optional Lunch (additional ticket)
Afterwards lunch will be available in Blackfriars, where UWC was founded in 1877, for those who wish to join us.
