Sarah Shows You London
All About Sarah
It would be my absolute pleasure to show you around the city that has been my home for nearly 40 years.
London is a truly amazing place, where centuries of history and modern life stand side by side. Towering skyscrapers sit alongside peaceful parks and quiet squares, while Royal landmarks, world class museums and theatres and lively markets reflect the rich culture of one of the world’s most diverse cities.
I first came to London to study for my degree—and never left. Before becoming a Blue Badge Guide, I spent 30 years as a teacher. During that time, I used my long summer holidays to travel the world and experience many incredible places. Yet no matter where I went, I always returned convinced that London is the best place in the world to live.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I would be delighted to show you around London’s historic sites and hidden gems, or to travel further afield to places such as Bath or Windsor, tailoring each tour to suit groups, families, or individual visitors.
Sarah can show you
The Tower of London
One of the oldest buildings in London, first constructed by William the Conqueror in 1066. Home to the world-famous Crown Jewels, the Beefeaters and the Ravens. Here about the prisoners who met their deaths on the execution scaffold, and walk along the walls surrounding the White Tower.
St Paul’s Cathedral
The nation’s church built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the location for the wedding of the century when Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer here. Stand under and climb the famous dome, hear how the Cathedral survived the Blitz in World War II and visit the many memorials and art works housed here.
Westminster Abbey
The Abbey is our historic church famed for royal coronations, weddings, and burials; built in Gothic style, it houses the iconic Coronation Chair, the revered Poets’ Corner, and the 800-year-old Cosmati Pavement, and serves as the burial site for 30 kings and queens.
The British Museum
One of the world’s greatest museums of civilisation, which explores cultures, art, and ancient civilizations from every continent in the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, that unlocked the world of Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian mummies, Greek sculptures and the famous Lewis Chessman from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Changing of the Guard
See the ceremonial splendour of the Changing of the King’s Guards at Buckingham Palace. Admire the pageantry and precision of the military bands and watch the guards in their iconic red uniforms and bearskin hats perform their duties..
The National gallery
Housing the nation’s collection of Western European art from the 13th to the 20th centuries, it displays some of the world's greatest masterpieces. See paintings by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Rembrandt, as well as works by Titan, Turner and Constable. See Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Monet’s Water Lilys
Contact Sarah
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