Middelalderlige London vandreture Oxford PhD historiker guide
Beskrivelse
Dr. Geoff, historiker og offentliggjort forfatter har en DPhil i historie fra University of Oxford. Hans speciale er middelalderlige England og dens kirker. Han er ekspert på Englands middelalderlige kirker og Englands slotte, konger, dronninger og krige. Du får en ekspert til at gå med dig gennem det centrale London. Han vil bringe de stille bygninger til live, som du lærer om den utrolige middelalderlige og senere historie af den store by. Dr. Geoff vil fortælle dig ikke kun hvad der skete, men hvorfor det gjorde. Du vil høre om hvorfor og hvordan kirkerne blev bygget. Og hvis du kender til Da Vinci-koden, så vil du lære om Knights Templar og deres mærke på Europa og i London i middelalderen. Dr Geoff har konsekvent 5 stjernede anmeldelser på TripAdvisor, som du snart vil forstå hvorfor.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Vi mødes i den vestlige ende af St. Paul's Cathedral nær den store trappe. Dette vidunder blev bygget af Sir Cristopher Wren efter den store brand i 1666. Ilden ødelagde det meste af middelalderens London, men der er masser af steder, der overlevede i nærheden. Sir Christopher spiller en rolle i de andre bygninger, vi vil se, så vi skal lære om ham og London før 1666. Det er 18 minutters gang til St Bart's.
På vej til St. Bart's Priory vil vi stoppe ved mindesmærket for William Wallace den skotske helt, der kæmpede for skotsk uafhængighed.
Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great er en perle fra det 12. århundrede. Meget af det overlevede ikke kun den store brand i 1666, men også reformationen, borgerkrigen og The Blitz of WW2. den østlige side af kirken bevarer fantastiske buer, søjler og grave. Det er en tidlig normannisk kirke og vil være værdifuld at sammenligne den med de andre kirker, vi vil besøge bygget i de senere middelalderlige århundreder.
Vi vil diskutere den middelalderlige Londons mure og stoppe ved Newgate en af Londons gamle indgangspunkter. Det blev senere berømt som et fængsel. Det er her Old Bailey (London Criminal Court) blev bygget og stadig anvendes.
Hvis du har set eller læst Da Vinci-koden, så kender du til Tempelridderne. Disse middelalderlige munke-riddere var en rig og mystisk korsfarerstyrke. De havde stor rigdom og byggede denne kirke i det 12. århundrede. Dette overlevede også den store brand, men de victorianske restauratorer gjorde det meste af skaden! Dets utrolige stenhvælvede loft overlevede The Blitz, da bomber regnede ned rundt om det. Der er et godt link her til Founding Fathers of the United States - så det bør ikke gå glip af!
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Dr. Geoff vil have en blå snor, der viser Historic Tours of England
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Den samlede varighed inkluderer gåturen fra mødestedet til slutpunktet.
Anmeldelser(5)
First of all, Dr Geoff knows his history! His tour was top notch and we really enjoyed all the sites and stories about medieval London…he speaks very articulately and intelligently without being academic or boring…in fact, he makes the history come alive and fascinating! He is easy going and friendly and we are very excited to book one of his longer trips next summer to learn more about medieval Britain…highly recommend Dr Geoff to show you the highlights of English history!
It was great showing you the great places of medieval London.
Geoff was amazing. Super knowledgeable, friendly and a great tour guide. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Thanks so much for your great review!
This walking tour through medieval London was a truly captivating journey into the city’s lesser-known history. From the moment we set off near St. Paul’s Cathedral, the route was thoughtfully designed to showcase some of the most fascinating corners of old London—many of which you’d easily miss on your own. The itinerary took us through narrow alleyways, ancient churches, and forgotten parts of the city that still bear the marks of medieval life. Sites like Temple Church, St. Bartholomew the Great, and the remnants of London’s Roman and medieval walls were all covered with just the right amount of detail—never overwhelming, but always enriching. Our guide, Geoff, brought a quiet authority to the experience. His background as a historian was clear, but what stood out most was how naturally he wove historical facts into stories that made the past feel vivid and human. He answered questions thoughtfully and had a real talent for highlighting details that connected the dots between centuries-old events and the city we walk through today. The pub lunch at the end was a fantastic way to wrap things up. It felt authentic and relaxed—perfect after a few hours on your feet—and added a social, local touch to the day. Overall, this tour is a brilliant choice for anyone interested in London’s deeper historical layers. Whether you’re a seasoned history enthusiast or just curious about the city’s roots, it strikes a great balance between education and enjoyment. Geoff’s insights added real value, but the route and content alone would make this tour worthwhile.
Thanks so much for your great review!
Dr. Geoff is an excellent tour guide. He is an extremely learned man with expert knowledge on medieval Churches and British history. Dr. Geoff began the private tour at St. Paul's Cathedral and took us to St. Bartholomew the Great as well as Temple Church. The latter two Churches are hidden relics of the Middle Ages that still survive today. He answered all our questions eloquently while explaining the architectural research he completed at Oxford. I certainly recommend Dr. Geoff's tour to anyone who is interested in the rich history of England and its Churches.
Hi Eleanor, Many thanks for your great review. It was a real pleasure showing you these hidden medieval gems of London. Geoff
Dr Geoff, was excellent, very knowledgeable, alway happy to answer any of our questions. Excellent tour all round.Highly recommend.
I am very pleased you both enjoyed the tour! We went longer than expected as you had so much knowledge to contribute. Many thanks for your support.
