London (West)

The tour starts at the St Bride Institute and St Bride’s Church, the burial place of Wynkyn de Worde. The walk takes in many fascinating stops including Salisbury Court, the site of Samuel Richardson’s printing works; Carter Lane, where London’s only example of ‘Sgrafitto’ can be seen; and Postman’s Park, a lesser-known corner of the capital, where there is an inscribed memorial to the strange, but heroic actions of a young compositor. The tour also encompasses some remarkable architecture both ancient and modern iand also takes in Austin Friars Square with some beautiful contemporary street lettering by Richard Kindersley.

If you are unable to make the scheduled date(s) then specific tours can be organised by arrangement.

 

Booking: All tours MUST be booked in advance 

Cost: £10.00 (£1.00 will be donated to St Bride Library)

Payment: To the guide on the day

Tour dates: 15 May; 9 June (1800 start); 12 June; 11 September; 9 October

Start time: 1100 unless otherwise stated

Meeting point: St Bride LIbrary, Bride Lane, Fleet Street

 

Your guide, John Voller, is a resident of London and ex-compositor. For many years a certified City of London Guide, John is also an official St Paul's Cathedral guide where he specialises in tours of Cathedral lettering.