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Explore the famous, infamous and surprising with us… Our members are qualified tour guides, dedicated to providing top quality tours of Westminster, London’s most famous and vibrant borough!
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July 1, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 1, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 2, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 2, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 3, 2019 | July 4, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 4, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 5, 2019 | July 6, 20199:15 am: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland9:15 am: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland9:15 am: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 6, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! 10:30 am: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets10:30 am: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets10:30 am: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your StreetsJuly 6, 2019 – 2:30 pm: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets2:30 pm: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets2:30 pm: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your StreetsJuly 6, 2019 – |
July 7, 201911:00 am: Mr Selfridge and his Competitors: Untold Tales of London Department Stores11:00 am: Mr Selfridge and his Competitors: Untold Tales of London Department Stores11:00 am: Mr Selfridge and his Competitors: Untold Tales of London Department StoresJuly 7, 2019 – If you are coming to London’s Oxford Street for shopping, why not join Stephen to hear fascinating stories about some of the West End’s major stores and the characters behind them. If you are a fan of the Mr Selfridge series you might be surprised to hear just how much of it was fiction but things you thought might be made up are actually true. And there are some incredible stories which did not make it into the TV series, such as the bet between Harry Gordon Selfridge and Harrods in 1917 and what the loser had to do. |
July 8, 201911:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and CakesJuly 8, 2019 – Westminster was one of the focal points of the movement to get women the vote and it was the original location of the Women's Library. And there are many pioneering women connected with Westminster such as Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to Parliament, Eleanor Rathbone, promoter of the family allowance, Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers' Union and Edith Craig, theatrical lesbian and campaigner. But we are not just talking about political activists. Westminster was also one time home to Lady Sybil Colefax, co-founder of interior design company Colefax and Fowler, all-round entertainer Petula Clark and radio presenter Majorie Anderson, who anchored the ground breaking Womens' Hour for many years. And we should not forget Queens Anne and Victoria who in their own ways established that women could taking a leading role in the world even though they were not yet able to vote. In this walk we explore Westminster's feminine side and hear some of the stories of these pioneering women of Westminster. |
July 9, 2019 | July 10, 2019 | July 11, 2019 | July 12, 2019 | July 13, 2019 | July 14, 2019 |
| July 15, 2019 | July 16, 2019 | July 17, 2019 | July 18, 2019 | July 19, 2019 | July 20, 201911:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and CakesJuly 20, 2019 – Westminster was one of the focal points of the movement to get women the vote and it was the original location of the Women's Library. And there are many pioneering women connected with Westminster such as Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to Parliament, Eleanor Rathbone, promoter of the family allowance, Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers' Union and Edith Craig, theatrical lesbian and campaigner. But we are not just talking about political activists. Westminster was also one time home to Lady Sybil Colefax, co-founder of interior design company Colefax and Fowler, all-round entertainer Petula Clark and radio presenter Majorie Anderson, who anchored the ground breaking Womens' Hour for many years. And we should not forget Queens Anne and Victoria who in their own ways established that women could taking a leading role in the world even though they were not yet able to vote. In this walk we explore Westminster's feminine side and hear some of the stories of these pioneering women of Westminster. |
July 21, 2019 |
| July 22, 2019 | July 23, 2019 | July 24, 2019 | July 25, 2019 | July 26, 2019 | July 27, 2019 | July 28, 2019 |
| July 29, 2019 | July 30, 2019 | July 31, 2019 | August 1, 2019 | August 2, 2019 | August 3, 2019 | August 4, 2019 |
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July 1, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 1, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 2, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 2, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 3, 2019 | July 4, 20197:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland7:00 pm: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 4, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! |
July 5, 2019 | July 6, 20199:15 am: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s Viceland9:15 am: Soho’s Sauciest: a raunchy stroll through London’s VicelandJuly 6, 2019 – Soho's streets and alleys have seen some peculiar things. Duels fought with fish between tempestuous gay lovers. An Arch-Dandy who stalked the streets hunting for randy American soldiers during the Second World War. An Empress of Pleasure who opened London's first nightclub. What legacy has Soho given to the London gay community? Rubber Up! Tales of Saucy Soho enters its fourth year and in association with Pride in London showcases the Soho of old in the face of increasing rents and a social life led increasingly online. Join Emmanuel and Sheldon as they introduce you personally to the remarkable people and stories found here as part of this year's Pride in London festivities! Tours will start by the pavilion in Soho Square and end in Golden Square - we'll be visiting a legendary drinking establishment afterwards! Book your place now to find out more about the beating gay heart of London! 10:30 am: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets10:30 am: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your StreetsJuly 6, 2019 – 2:30 pm: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your Streets2:30 pm: MyWestminster Community Walks: Pimlico - Story of your StreetsJuly 6, 2019 – |
July 7, 201911:00 am: Mr Selfridge and his Competitors: Untold Tales of London Department Stores11:00 am: Mr Selfridge and his Competitors: Untold Tales of London Department StoresJuly 7, 2019 – If you are coming to London’s Oxford Street for shopping, why not join Stephen to hear fascinating stories about some of the West End’s major stores and the characters behind them. If you are a fan of the Mr Selfridge series you might be surprised to hear just how much of it was fiction but things you thought might be made up are actually true. And there are some incredible stories which did not make it into the TV series, such as the bet between Harry Gordon Selfridge and Harrods in 1917 and what the loser had to do. |
July 8, 201911:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and CakesJuly 8, 2019 – Westminster was one of the focal points of the movement to get women the vote and it was the original location of the Women's Library. And there are many pioneering women connected with Westminster such as Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to Parliament, Eleanor Rathbone, promoter of the family allowance, Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers' Union and Edith Craig, theatrical lesbian and campaigner. But we are not just talking about political activists. Westminster was also one time home to Lady Sybil Colefax, co-founder of interior design company Colefax and Fowler, all-round entertainer Petula Clark and radio presenter Majorie Anderson, who anchored the ground breaking Womens' Hour for many years. And we should not forget Queens Anne and Victoria who in their own ways established that women could taking a leading role in the world even though they were not yet able to vote. In this walk we explore Westminster's feminine side and hear some of the stories of these pioneering women of Westminster. |
July 9, 2019 | July 10, 2019 | July 11, 2019 | July 12, 2019 | July 13, 2019 | July 14, 2019 |
| July 15, 2019 | July 16, 2019 | July 17, 2019 | July 18, 2019 | July 19, 2019 | July 20, 201911:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and Cakes11:00 am: Pioneering Women of Westminster - Queens, Suffragettes, Wallpaper and CakesJuly 20, 2019 – Westminster was one of the focal points of the movement to get women the vote and it was the original location of the Women's Library. And there are many pioneering women connected with Westminster such as Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to Parliament, Eleanor Rathbone, promoter of the family allowance, Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers' Union and Edith Craig, theatrical lesbian and campaigner. But we are not just talking about political activists. Westminster was also one time home to Lady Sybil Colefax, co-founder of interior design company Colefax and Fowler, all-round entertainer Petula Clark and radio presenter Majorie Anderson, who anchored the ground breaking Womens' Hour for many years. And we should not forget Queens Anne and Victoria who in their own ways established that women could taking a leading role in the world even though they were not yet able to vote. In this walk we explore Westminster's feminine side and hear some of the stories of these pioneering women of Westminster. |
July 21, 2019 |
| July 22, 2019 | July 23, 2019 | July 24, 2019 | July 25, 2019 | July 26, 2019 | July 27, 2019 | July 28, 2019 |
| July 29, 2019 | July 30, 2019 | July 31, 2019 | August 1, 2019 | August 2, 2019 | August 3, 2019 | August 4, 2019 |
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