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May Day, May Day! Well, after a very wet and wild April, here we are! Despite the weather, you all turned up for our monthly tours, thank you so much! Below is one of my favourite photos taken on our Votes for Women tour this month, courtesy of the Bow Street Police Museum. Sums the tour up really! š
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But now itās a new month and this month is all about our new tour! Woo Hoo!!!
Sinners, Saints and SavioursĀ is an exploration of the HERSTORIES of Southwark. From London Bridge to Bankside, there are a delicious range of forgotten female characters that have helped weave Southwarkās rich tapestry of folklore and history. They rarely get talked about though, which is why weāre talking about them!
On this tour you will be guided by your friendly local Roman WHORE Guide (!) Lydia ClamydiaĀ (sic) who has returned from her long slumber in the spirit world to take you on a time travelling journey, from the Roman settlementā¦ to the Victorian slums. You will be introduced to, among others:
A Pagan Goddess with a love for theā¦ ahem, āphallusā
A VERY unlucky Nun
A āWinchester Gooseā
A Brothel Madam that entertained the King
A Creature of folklore that curses men who offend her
A working class heroine of the Victorian slums
The tour lasts 1.5 hours roughly, and there is an optional drink at the end in a local Edwardian pub with your Guide to digest what youāve seen and heard!
Weāre launching on the 24th and 26th May this month. Lydiaās praying for sunny warm weather, as her toga doesnāt hold up well in the rain! Click here to read more and get your ticket! Sinners, saints, all welcome of courseā¦
Southwark, Wenceslaus Hollar 1647.
May Calendar
Hereās a reminder of our May public tours and events. Click on the link to jump straight to the event page. 10th May Ā - Ā Hex and the City 17th May Ā - Harlots and Strumpets and Tarts, Oh My! 18th May - Votes for Women! 24th May - Sinners, Saints and SavioursĀ 26th May - Sinners, Saints and Saviours |
Thatās all from me for now! Iāll be sending this monthās HERSTORY of the month spotlight next week though, so look out for that email. Hope to see you on a tour soon. Much love and May you have a lovely May! Herstorical Tours x |
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