It’s essentially two tours in one, hearing fascinating stories as we see many iconic sites and discovering hidden Jewish connections.
Discover the surprising Jewish heritage which Prince William is said to have married into when he wed Kate Middleton; at Parliament Square, learn the tragic fate that befell 18 prominent members of the Jewish community, all on wicked false charges; in the shadow of the awesome Supreme Court you will be introduced to an incredible Jewish family whose eldest son rose rapidly to become head of the country’s legal system
As we stand before 10 Downing Street there’s the little-known Jewish ancestry of our former Prime Minister David Cameron; hear how the Church of England has 13th century Jewish leaders to thank for the building of Westminster Abbey; in Trafalgar Square Stephen will relate the story of billionaire Jewish cousins supporting opposing sides in the Napoleonic Wars; and there’s the incident that dented Winston Churchill’s unrecognised sympathetic approach to the Jewish people and Zionism
In the heart of cinema land, as we admire the statue of a London-born Hollywood screen star, discover his secret wish to have been Jewish. At Piccadilly Circus there’s the famous 19th century Lord, a Christian Zionist, who called for a Jewish state in Palestine; also the Jewish multimillionaire (and alleged swindler!) who rescued one of London’s most famous landmarks; and you will learn of the Jewish military leader who many generals maintained should have taken charge in World War One.
Ideal for visitors and Londoners alike, this walking tour offers a fresh perspective on familiar places - also revealing enthralling Jewish stories.
This tour will not depart from JW3; the meeting location will be provided upon booking.