City of London - WEST SMITHFIELD STROLL

Meet at Farringdon Station – Cowcross exit

This walk need not cost you a penny, however an optional gratuity would be very welcome.

A quick saunter along Cowcross and through the Cathedral to meat. We are going to explore Smoothfield , Sedfield , Smithfield. About 900 years of History in West Smithfield to be precise. Let us take a stroll around the West Smithfield rotunda taking in Jones , Askew , Rahere , Rogers , Tyler , Lopez , Wallace and many more. Find out about the oldest parish church, a 900 year old Hospital and Livery companies. We will also answer the question of what have the Worshipful Company of Butchers been doing since 1343?

Once you have experienced your tour you will be able to say you have seen:

St Bartholomew the Great

Hospital secrets

Sir William Wallace memorial

First terminus

And so much more!

Host or Publisher Kevin Larder