Explore the fascinating interplay of money, magic, and power through the lens of London’s iconic financial district—the Square Mile. On this walking tour, uncover what money truly is at its essence and track its incredible journey from ancient clay to digital tablets. Discover how myth, ritual, and commerce have shaped the City of London into a global powerhouse. Tour Highlights: - Step inside a hidden Roman temple, where the Sun God points to the origins of banking and the roots of money. - Discover why, in the City of London, money really does grow on trees. - Traverse the winding backstreets and secret alleys of the Square Mile to follow the remarkable evolution of money—from clay tablets to digital ledgers—and see how wars, technology, and philosophy have shaped the global financial system. - Demystify the very nature of money, exploring its journey as both a tool and a symbol. Perfect for curious travellers and history enthusiasts alike.
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now houses luxury shops beneath its neoclassical facade.
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It was around this location that modern western Banking was birthed.
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Said how the first coffee house in London played a crucial role in early finance.
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This alley was the epicenter of London's financial world in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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We tell the story of modern money and trade, how it changed shape and in turn the world itself. It's stories entail the beheading of a King, Companies that developed an empire to the advent of modern day money: The digital dollar and bitcoin.
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How a speedy pigeon reporting the news of the war (Wellington and Napoleon) turned enabled massive manipulation of the markets.
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How this Insurance company helped shape empire and the world.
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This outdoor installation is perfect for us to consider the movements of times and tides of money and finance and power.
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We get back to financial roots at this ancient market, and we talk Dragons!
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Public space with the Gilt of Cain sculpture, memorializing the City’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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We meet outside Pret on 52-54 Cannon St, London EC4N 6LY, UK. You will recognize me by my longish hair & beard, and you'll see a dragon on my backpack.
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