London trading? Who started it? Where did all those fights and games take place? And why should my horse be very careful if it encounters a lobster?
Come and join Jesus Old Members (JOM) on another fascinating two-hour walking tour of the world-famous City where our official City of London guide, historian and author, Jesus alumna Anne Fletcher, will explain all.
After the Roman invasion of Britannia, a new trading town was born called Londinium, also known as “Roman London”.
We’ll go on a journey through ancient history to see the Roman wall (which pops up in the most unexpected places) and find out what life was like for citizens of Londinium as we walk in their footsteps where the forum and basilica once stood.
En route we’ll hear about a forgotten river, essential to life in Londinium, and discover the strange Temple of Mithras where men worshipped in secret: no women allowed!
Our walk will end at the place where Londinium’s citizens thronged to watch gladiators and spectacles in a vast amphitheatre.
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Gather: 1pm at The Dickens Inn (from there it’s a 10-minute walk to the station)
Tour starts: 2pm at Tower Hill tube station exit
Tour ends: Guildhall Yard
Refresh: after tour at The Old Doctor Butler’s Head
Price of tour: £20 each
Limit: 20 attendees
Pay JOM no later than: Saturday 7 March 2026
Pub refreshments are not included, so please pay for them as you go.
Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
This event is kindly organised by Andy Simpson (History, 1970).
Please pay online, fill in the attached form then email to Events Coordinator
