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Women of Learning and Law on the Strand

Free walking tour in London, in the afternoon, starting at 14:00, in October 2026: King's College London, St Mary le Strand and Somerset House.

2 hours and 30 minutes
English

Description

Join us for a walking tour along a short but remarkable stretch of the Strand and Aldwych, where centres of law and learning have flourished from Tudor times to the present day. Along the way, we will hear the stories of the women — and a few men — connected to this corner of London: royal residents, scholars, activists, lawyers, artists and athletes who lived, worked, studied here, and went on to change the world.

Route: Main Sites of Interest

We will visit the outside areas of:

The Strand,
Somerset House,
St Mary le Strand,
Bush House,
King's College London,
The Royal Courts of Justice,
and the London School of Economics.

Finishing on Aldwych outside Bush House north, our two hour walk covers around one mile, but will have taken us through centuries of history.

Guide: Helen

Guiding since 2023

I'm an enthusiastic Londoner by birth and by choice. I don't agree with Dr Johnson's claim that when man is tired of London, he's tired of life, but I do think that when you're tired of London, it might be time for a walking tour. My tours will appeal to Londoners and non-Londoners alike. My aim is for everyone to leave the tour knowing and noticing things they hadn't before.

6 stops

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:ME LondonWe will be meeting outside ME London, opposite Somerset House on the Strand. I will be waiting by the ME London sign holding a sign with 'Women of Learning and Law' on it. Be aware that this part of the Strand is a mixed use area so look out for cyclists and others sharing the space. Let me know in advance if you think you'll have any issues with cobblestones or stairs, so I can give you more information.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Somerset House

2

Outside visit

King's College London

3

Outside visit

St Mary le Strand

6 stops

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:ME LondonWe will be meeting outside ME London, opposite Somerset House on the Strand. I will be waiting by the ME London sign holding a sign with 'Women of Learning and Law' on it. Be aware that this part of the Strand is a mixed use area so look out for cyclists and others sharing the space. Let me know in advance if you think you'll have any issues with cobblestones or stairs, so I can give you more information.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Somerset House

2

Outside visit

King's College London

3

Outside visit

St Mary le Strand

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.