Women of Whitechapel 2 hour Walking Tour
Description
Very few guides in London concentrate on Women's history, in fact you are more likely to get women excluded completely from London tours so I have set about changing that in a big way. Although we do not ignore those glaringly obvious sites on route that everyone knows and has heard of they are not the focus. We learn about women who broke the mould, who fearlessly swam against the tide and whose bravery made life better for the generations who followed.
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Through the bustling high street of Whitechapel with its grade II listed houses and its mosques and Churches. We will hear about the brave women who were part of the WWI resistance, the kindness of female Philanthropists of the late 1800s. Then I take you into the heart of the anarchistic movement of the 1890s.
The area Monica Ali highlighted in her book of the same name. It's seen swathes of immigrants from Huguenot weevers to Jewish Tailors and then finally Bangladeshi restauranteurs. Stacked to the brim with history dating back to the early 1700s but this tour remember is about the women who were quiet revolutionaries in this area
An area which has featured in many famous films and still has a feel of times gone by with the pretty houses bunched with wooden shutters just as the Huguenots used to have. Extraordinarily there were several females who lived alone in the 1700s here!
The delight of this market opened by Queen Victoria. The surrounding streets steeped in the history of Sylvia Pankhurst/Mary Wollstonecraft/Sara Wesker -screaming out the revolutionaries of the last three hundred years.
We dip into this area which is rich with history. From a house lived in by the widow of an East India employee to the story of a lowly prostitute who made a name for herself. It's the arnachistic headquarters and has played host to 'Call the Midwife
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
Went on the Herstory City Walk in Whitechapel and loved it! Learned a lot about the area’s rich history, especially women’s stories often left untold. Mandy is a lovely, knowledgeable guide who also pointed out lots of hidden gems to explore afterwards. Highly recommend, thank you Mandy 😊
Many thanks. What a lovely review. Really appreciate the time you took to write it!
Amazing tour guide! So knowledgable and kind! Loved! Learned so much about women, food, and London. Highly recommend!
Wonderful review thanks so much Ellen. Hope to see you again? Best Mandy
Discovered lots of landmarks that had previously gone unnoticed. Mandy was very knowledgeable and engaging. Would definitely recommend.
What a great way to find out about the history and herstory of London! Exercise your feet and your brain on a tour with Mandy, who brings the past to life as you visit places that you've never thought of going to. Tread in the footsteps of the famous and infamous; Mandy can tell you all about them and their deeds, good and bad. We had a really enjoyable time.
I booked a private tour for myself and relatives visiting from overseas. We weren’t disappointed. Mandy is both entertaining and informative. I thought I knew London, but we visited places we would never have found for ourselves. My highlight….. Brick Lane. It’s niche shops, cafes and Graffiti. Thanks Mandy, looking forward to joining you for another tour in the future.
I've been on two of Mandy's tours and both have been amazing. It's really refreshing to hear about extraordinary women throughout history. Mandy is very knowledgeable and the tours are both informative and fun.
Mandy’s lovely and made this tour fun and informative. We’re definitely going to book another with her!
Look forward to taking you on another tour lovely lady!
Fab tour with Mandy today around Whitechapel. Mandy was very interesting and knew her stuff about ladies of Whitechapel and various different buildings. Thoroughly enjoyed this and would definitely do another tour with Mandy again.
Thank you so much!
This tour is fascinating! Mandy knowledge of her tour route is just amazing. The level of detail she shares and the passion it’s delivered with makes the history really come to life. Mandy has intricate knowledge of London, and includes back street hidden gems. My favourite was the family run coffee and cake shop, such a friendly bunch! Having been on other tours in London, I can guarantee that this is a tour on a different level! Definitely recommend, get booked on if you can.
High praise, gratefully received - Many thanks!
We had a lovely time exploring Whitechapel with Mandy, a great mixture of winding through the backstreets and illuminating the impact of brilliant women on the face of London. A really nice fun atmosphere and would definitely recommend!
Many thanks Luke! It was so nice to try my tours out on someone so young and appreciative!
