Covent Garden Harlots Walk (SOLD OUT)
In the early 1600s, the Earl of Bedford developed Covent Garden as upscale housing for wealthy Londoners. But after the Drury Lane theatre opened in 1663, it degenerated into a “red light” district.
By the 18th-Century, Covent Garden offered a heady mix of taverns, brothels, playhouses and eateries where literary giants rubbed shoulders (and other parts) with the notorious “Covent Garden ladies.”
From the elegant Piazza to tiny gas-lit alleyways, unknown even to many Londoners, you will visit sites associated with some of the area’
By the 18th-Century, Covent Garden offered a heady mix of taverns, brothels, playhouses and eateries where literary giants rubbed shoulders (and other parts) with the notorious “Covent Garden ladies.”
From the elegant Piazza to tiny gas-lit alleyways, unknown even to many Londoners, you will visit sites associated with some of the area’s most fascinating characters.
Meet outside Covent Garden Underground Station at 10:30am, tour starts at 10:4
By the 18th-Century, Covent Garden offered a heady mix of taverns, brothels, playhouses and eateries where literary giants rubbed shoulders (and other parts) with the notorious “Covent Garden ladies.”
From the elegant Piazza to tiny gas-lit alleyways, unknown even to many Londoners, you will visit sites associated with some of the area’
By the 18th-Century, Covent Garden offered a heady mix of taverns, brothels, playhouses and eateries where literary giants rubbed shoulders (and other parts) with the notorious “Covent Garden ladies.”
From the elegant Piazza to tiny gas-lit alleyways, unknown even to many Londoners, you will visit sites associated with some of the area’s most fascinating characters.
Meet outside Covent Garden Underground Station at 10:30am, tour starts at 10:4
Contact Details
Pauline Rees
pauline2rees@btinternet.com
07946 535967