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Discover the Realities of London Life in Medieval to Victorian Times
Bleeding Hearts and Body Parts
A Walking Tour of Farringdon and Smithfields
Tuesday 9th December 2025, 1800 for 1830 start
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Event starts and finishes at Currie & Brown, 150 Holborn, EC1N 2NS
The nearest tube station = Chancery Lane
We are delighted to welcome you to our intriguing end-of-year social event - a professionally guided walking tour of historic Farringdon and Smithfields.
This event is limited to the first thirty people - A deposit of £10 applies to all members' registrations, which will be refunded after the event to all who attended on the night. Guest registrations will be charged £30, which is not refundable.
Time to take off your rose tinted history specs ...
The area of Farringdon and Smithfields is awash with historic stories of Bloody London; from cold-blooded murders, public executions and body parts associated with them.
Take in the sights of: Smithfield Market, St Bart’s Hospital, St Bart’s Church, Cloth Fair, King Henry VIII’s Gate, where Christian and Protestant and Catholic martyrs were murdered in a variety of gruesome ways.
Be prepared for a walk in the usual cold and wet December weather, followed by light refreshments!
Our Guide
Hazel Baker
CEO & Founder of London Guided Walks
Hazel is the CEO and Founder of London Guided Walks. She is an accomplished and award-winning tour guide with a passion for history, theatre, walking, and the vibrancy of London. Her dedication and excellence in tour guiding have been recognised with prestigious awards such as the Tour Guiding Excellence Award and Best Christmas Tours in London.
Hazel has appeared on both television and radio on various occasions and in addition to her guided walks, Hazel is the host of the London History Podcast, where she explores the rich and often underrated history of the city with special guests or fellow guides.
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LCEC members and non-members are all welcome
