London: History of Money and Power Walking Tour - Babylon to Bitcoin
Free walking tour starting at 08:00, in October 2026: Royal Exchange, Bank of England and Jamaica Wine House.
- 1 hour and 30 minutes
- English
Description
REVEALING THE HIDDEN AND FORGOTTEN STORIES OF MONEY AND POWER
Follow the story of money through the City of London: from ancient trade, debt and temples to the banking institutions and financial systems that shape the modern world.
Explore how the Square Mile became a centre of commercial power, and how ideas of trust, credit, accounting and empire helped create the world we now live in.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The origins of money: trade, barter, debt and early systems of value
- The City’s guilds, merchants and the growth of London’s commercial power
- Tally sticks, ledgers and the foundations of modern accounting
- The Bank of England, financial crises and the rise of high finance
- From Babylon and Rome to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency
EXPLORE FURTHER
Enquire about the longer 2.5-hour version of this tour where we go further back to the roots of Money stretching back Babylon,, Celtic & Roman England.
Self-guided, private and tailored versions may also be available.
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Guide: Dragon Lore Tours
Guiding since 2023PRO
Founded and led by Arjun, Dragon Lore Tours specialises in immersive walks that go far beyond traditional sightseeing. Each route is built from careful historical research and designed to reveal the deeper stories, mythology, and meanings hidden beneath familiar streets and landmarks.
We explore the layers of history, myth, and power that shaped them. Your guide connects you with the symbolic and spiritual heritage of each place, turning churches, banking halls, and old stones into living narratives about the human journey.
Our approach blends solid history with vivid, accessible storytelling. We don’t just show you places; we invite you into the myths, legends, and cultural wisdom embedded in every stone, street, and structure—so you leave not only informed, but genuinely transformed in how you see the world.
London: History of Money and Power Walking Tour - Babylon to Bitcoin
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