Explore London's relationship with death, memory, and the afterlife on a walking tour. Visit Roman burial grounds, plague pits, and execution sites, and hear stories of the outcast dead.
Begin your journey at St Paul’s Cathedral, where you’ll explore Roman burial grounds beneath the cathedral. Then, head to Postman’s Park to discuss Victorian memorial culture.
Next, visit Charterhouse Square to learn about plague pits and medieval beliefs about death. In Smithfield, explore execution sites and martyrdom.
End your tour at Crossbones Graveyard, where you’ll hear stories of the outcast dead and the rituals of remembrance that continue today.
This activity will give you a different aspect of what it is to walk between worlds.