History in the City

Walks, England, Greater London, City of London

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  • Exit out of St Paul’s tube station.

    Step 1: Exit out of St Paul’s tube station.

  • Take the right onto Gresham Street.

    Step 2: Take the right onto Gresham Street.

  • A great spot to relax at the Churchyard of St John Zachary.

    Step 3: A great spot to relax at the Churchyard of St John Zachary.

  • Cross the road onto Foster Lane.

    Step 4: Cross the road onto Foster Lane.

  • Here is Goldsmiths’ Hall which opened in 1835. It is the home of The Goldsmith’s Company.

    Step 5: Here is Goldsmiths’ Hall which opened in 1835. It is the home of The Goldsmith’s Company.

  • Step 6: The Goldsmith’s Company is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the city. It received its first royal charter in 1327.

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