This free history walk focuses on Quakers who were in business in the City from about 1660 to 1850.
Led by a Quaker, this walk explores the little known contribution Quakers have made to the business and commercial life of London and the United Kingdom.
We start at the Bank of England, and wander through Lombard Street, Gracechurch Street, Bishopsgate and finally along Worship Street to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground and Bunhill Quaker Meeting House.
A walk of about three miles, with frequent pauses [and a coffee stop] to hear about the people and places as we pass through.
After lunch at about 1345, your guide will take you to the Guildhall Clock Museum, where there are examples of a Quaker clockmaker’s work.
If you wish to stay for the visit to the Clock Museum, there are plenty of places to have lunch locally near Bunhill, or bring your sandwiches to eat the in garden. You would also be most welcome to join in a light, shared lunch with Bunhill Quakers, which starts at 1315. We finish the walk at about 1530.
| When: Third Wednesday of each month:2014 January 15, then every third Wednesday of each monthMeeting Place: Bank Station – Near the statue of Wellington on his horse
Start time: 1030 Bank UG Station, by the statue of Wellington on his horse, opposite the Bank of England entrance. |
Please EMAIL londonquakerwalk@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Numbers are limited on each walk.