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Go London Tours are custom made for clients but the Public Tour and Go Jewish London programme give you the opportunity to experience a Go London Tour as an individual.
These tours are run throughout the year for a variety of organisations, cultural events and community festivals.
Whatever your interest I hope there is something here for you.
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BISHOPSGATE INSTITUTE
THE JUBILANT JUBILEE LINE
Thursdays 10th May to 31st May, 6.30pm
Booking is now open for the new Bishopsgate Institute course.
This series of tours to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee explores the neighbourhoods of some of the lesser known areas along the Jubilee Line, so named in 1977 to honour the Queens Jubilee. The areas are diverse with St John's Wood, an elegant suburb noted for Lords and mistresses, and nearby Swiss Cottage, with its tales of 1930s Austro-German émigrés. South of the river new stations, Bermondsey and Canada Water, bring back memories of London's Larder, the Scandinavian dockland community and Brunel's ' Great Bore'.
£36/£28 conc. Book via Bishopsgate Institute / 020 7392 9200
APRIL 2012
SALMON AND STADIA, CANALS AND CANDY * HACKNEY WICK AND THE OLYMPICS *
Sunday 15th April, 11.00am
This great walk goes through the historic industrial complexes of Hackney Wick and Fish Island, now home to one of the most concentrated artistic hubs in Europe. Stories also include Eton Mission Rowing Club, Clarnico sweets and Forman's smoked salmon. The tour also takes you along the tow path skirting the Olympic site area ending on the Greenway with a marvellous view of the Olympic Park with the completed Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, the Orbit and the other stadia behind them.
£12.50. Book via Jewish Museum / 020 7284 7384
BEHIND THE TERMINI: WATERLOO
Sunday 15th April, 2.30pm
Described as being for 'a better class of commuter'' Waterloo provides an opportunity to hear the stories behind not one but seven stations and from one, The Station of the Dead, there were no return journeys! Behind the station you will discover wonderful artisanal housing, the theatre that went from music hall to temperance to being one of London's top theatre venues and the site of London's Cans Festival.
£8.00 / £6.00 conc. No need to book. Just turn up. Meet under the big clock on the Main Concourse
FURNITURE TO FINANCE, POLITICS TO PRAYER: WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY
Wednesday 18th April, 2.30pm
Discover the many and varied members of the Anglo-Jewish elite for whom Willesden Cemetery is their last home. Their stories are fascinating ranging from the first Jewish MP and first Jewish Lord, both Rothschilds, discovery of DNA, diamond Randlords, the first Singers Prayer Book and a furniture manufacturer once the largest in the UK.
£15.00 (incl a donation to the US). Book via Jewish Museum / 020 7284 7384
BATTLING BELLES OF BOW: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SYLVIA PANKHURST
Saturday 21st April, 11.00am
Follow in the footsteps of Sylvia Pankhurst who chose east London as the starting point for her campaign for women's suffrage and seeing the plight of the working women and mothers also established a creche, restaurant and model toy factory in the area.
£12.00. Book via Women's Library / 020 7320 2222
SOHO: ROOTS OF THE SWINGING SIXTIES
Sunday 22nd April, 4.00pm
Hear the story of how the 'swinging sixties' emerged from the streets of Soho during the early 1960's from someone who was there, your guide, Barrie. Discover the sites of famous music venues, discotheques and shops, 'meet' the personalities who shaped those magical times and share Barrie's personal memories. This tour is FAB!
£10.00. Booking via info@golondontours.com / 020 8883 4169
‘JEWISH LONDON’ – MEET THE AUTHORS
Thursday 26th April, 6.00pm
Join Rachel for a Virtual Tour of Jewish London showcasing the new guide book, her favourite sites of Jewish London and a showing of the delightful short film Rachel and Roslyn will be signing copies after the talk.
£3.00. Waterstones, 782 The High Road, North Finchley. Contact 020 8446 9669 / Waterstones
ROYAL CONNECTIONS
Sunday 29th April, 2.30pm
In the year of the Diamond Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II, this walk in and around Westminster follows in the footsteps of British monarchs (and a republican), past and present. Through churches, palaces and parks you will discover some background to 'the Firm', royal personalities and at the same time uncover Jewish connections through friendships, heritage and honours bestowed.
£15.00. Book via JCC / 020 7431 9866
MAY 2012
BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
Saturday 12th May, 11.00am
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with this tour to discover the personal London of Elizabeth II. Hear the stories and see the sites relating to her birth and family, the shops with the coveted Royal Warrants and those couturiers who have been instrumental in establishing her inimitable style.
£12.00. Book via Women's Library / 020 7320 2222
SUPPORT THE WOMEN’S LIBRARY. THIS IS THE PENULTIMATE WALKING TOUR BEING SCHEDULED DUE TO POTENTIAL CLOSING OF THE LIBRARY. SIGN THE PETITION HERE:
REGGAE, RIOTS AND BIBA BOOTS
Saturday 12th May, 4.00pm ** SOLD OUT **
Brixton is full of surprises. Once London's premier suburban shopping centre with numerous entertainment venues it was transformed in the twentieth century by the vibrant Caribbean community. A more recent transformation has brought more music, murals, cafe culture and a new currency. Don't miss this chance to join your guide, Barrie, who worked here for over 25 years, on this special personal trip down memory lane including the shop his parents opened in 1937.
£10.00. Book via Go London Tours / 020 8883 4169
AT HOME WITH THE ROTHSCHILDS
Sunday 13th May, 11.00am
Piccadilly became 'Rothschild Row' when they made their money in the City but spent it on opulent homes in London's West End. Visit the sites of the homes of Lionel, Leo, Ferdy, Alfred and their neighbours including the Duke of Wellington and Disraeli and hear the stories of love and marriage, business and charity.
£12.50. Book via Jewish Museum / 020 7284 7384
JEWISH HACKNEY AT THE TOWER
Wednesday 15th May, 7.30pm
As part of a series of 'Talks at the Tower' Rachel will be giving a virtual tour of Jewish Hackney bringing to life its synagogues, schools, places of entertainment and most importantly those who became household names including Harold Pinter, Arnold Wesker, Marc Bolan, Helen Shapiro and many more.
Booking details to be confirmed. Contact Rachel to be kept up to date.
REGGAE, RIOTS AND BIBA BOOTS
Thursday 24th May, 6.30pm ** SOLD OUT **
For details see 12th May above
... and into the Diamond Jubilee celebrations - enjoy!!!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Full details of tours will be posted on the website and future Updates.
Do contact Rachel if you would like more information in advance.
Sunday 3rd June - Jewish East End with visit to Sandys Row Synagogue
Sunday 8th July - Hoop Lane Historic Cemeteries ** NEW ** ** SOLD OUT **
Sunday 8th July - Behind the Termini: Liverpool Street
Tuesday 17th July - Jewish East End with visit to Sandys Row Synagogue ** MID-WEEK DAYTIME **
Wednesday 18th July - 'Jewish London' - Meet the authors, Waterstones Hampstead ** EVENING **
Saturday 21st July - Saris, Spice and Splendour: Tooting
Saturday 21st July - Cottages to Cadets, Gardens to Green Belt: The Legacy of Octavia Hill ** NEW **
Sunday 8th July - Hoop Lane Historic Cemeteries ** ADDITIONAL DATE **
Sunday 22nd July - Jewish East End with visit to Sandys Row Synagogue
And a few tours for those who are not watching the Olympics!
Sunday 5th August - Stokey: A Misty Village
Sunday 19th August - Behind the Termini: Victoria
Sunday 2nd September - Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Sunday 2nd September - Gardens and Terraces: Jewish West Hampstead ** NEW **
Sunday 9th September - Jewish Hackney
Sunday 9th September - Behind the Termini: Paddington