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Warrior Women Walking Tour meet London's history changing women
London
About
Explore the impactful stories of remarkable women who shaped British history on this guided tour of Westminster. Discover the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for rights, equality, and justice against great odds. You will hear about powerful women who might inspire you, but may also appall you. From suffragettes to spies, queens and social reformers, this tour brings to life the narratives of women who changed the world. Enjoy a personalised experience with expert insights into the lives and legacies of these historical figures, set against the backdrop of London’s iconic locations.
- Learn about influential women and their contributions to history - Visit significant sites relate...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk and historical stories
No transport to or from the walk is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Westminster Pier
Outside Westminster tube exit 1. it is at river level, next to exit of Westminster Millennium pier. We meet on the steps up to the Westminster Bridge. You will see a copper turquoise monument and a red safety ring.
Return
Edith Cavell Memorial
This is next to St Martin-in-the-Fields church, next to Trafalgar Square. It is 5 minutes walk to Leicester Square Tube station and 5 minutes walk to Charing Cross station.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Warrior Women Walking Tour meet London's history changing women
London
About
Explore the impactful stories of remarkable women who shaped British history on this guided tour of Westminster. Discover the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for rights, equality, and justice against great odds. You will hear about powerful women who might inspire you, but may also appall you. From suffragettes to spies, queens and social reformers, this tour brings to life the narratives of women who changed the world. Enjoy a personalised experience with expert insights into the lives and legacies of these historical figures, set against the backdrop of London’s iconic locations.
- Learn about influential women and their contributions to history - Visit significant sites relate...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk and historical stories
No transport to or from the walk is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Westminster Pier
Outside Westminster tube exit 1. it is at river level, next to exit of Westminster Millennium pier. We meet on the steps up to the Westminster Bridge. You will see a copper turquoise monument and a red safety ring.
Return
Edith Cavell Memorial
This is next to St Martin-in-the-Fields church, next to Trafalgar Square. It is 5 minutes walk to Leicester Square Tube station and 5 minutes walk to Charing Cross station.
We start seeing the statue of the ancient warrior, Queen Boudicea who fought the Romans. We walk on to Parliament Square to see the scene of Black Friday when suffragettes tried to storm Parliament in 1910 as part of the campaign to get votes for women. We will see the statue of Millicent Garrett-Fawcett who organised non-violent campaigns for women's suffrage. All this against the beautiful backdrop of the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. This is a walking tour and we don't enter any of the buildings we see.
30 minutes
2
Whitehall
We walk along the historica heart of British Royal power, Whitehall. It is now the heart of government and is lined with historic buildings going back to the seventeenth century. This district has witnessed the lives of some of Britain's most inspirational and most divisive women. You will hear about Winston Churchill's favourite WWII spy: Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister; Queen Mary II who led the Glorious Revolution and started the British system of representative democracy....lots of stories of power, scheming, heartbreak and of course bravery.
30 minutes
3
Trafalgar Square
We will be hearing the stories of 3 more Warrior Women as we skirt around Trafalgar Square. You will hear about a forgotten Medieval Queen who fought alongside her husband in battle; a woman who has fought for decades for justice for her murdered son and changed the British justice system and the incredible WWI nurse who save hundreds of soldiers lives.
