Janet Carruthers

I have lived in and loved London for over three decades, and I am still discovering new corners of this endlessly layered city. As a qualified Westminster guide, I bring that long-time Londoner’s perspective to every tour — not just the facts, but a genuine feeling for how the city has changed and stayed the same.

I’m especially drawn to the people behind the landmarks: the overlooked figures, the unexpected connections, the human stories tucked inside grand buildings and famous streets. Whether it’s a forgotten heroine, a wartime spy, or a Georgian scandal, I love bringing Westminster’s history to life through the people who lived, loved and worked here.

Alongside guiding, I’m a qualified language teacher (including English as a Foreign Language), and I speak French, Spanish, and conversational Portuguese. This also means I can communicate clearly and simply in English, making my tours easy to follow and genuinely welcoming for visitors who speak English as a second or third language.

I would  love to share London with you — its history, its characters, and the stories that don’t always make it into the guidebooks.

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