Join a guided walk recounting London’s long and dark history of law and order.

This walking tour recounts London’s long and dark history of law and order from Roman London to the 21st century. It explores the sites of crimes, courts and incarcerations and tells the stories of criminals, victims and law enforcers.

Hear tales of thieves, murderers and body snatchers; of trials, pillories, hangings and burnings; of political prisoners and miscarriages of justice. Meet characters such as William Wallace, Anne Askew, Roderigo Lopez, Jack Sheppard, Mary Young, and Oscar Wilde.

What to expect:

The tour focuses on the City of London, the oldest quarter of the metropolis. It takes place at 2.30pm on Sunday 7 June and on Sunday 6 September 2026.

City of London Guide Lecturer Jonathan Wober from London On The Ground will lead this tour which takes approximately 2 hours.

Please book your tickets in advance of the walk.

Please use this event listing to book the walk taking place on 6 September 2026.

There is a seperate listing to book the tour on 7 June.

Visit our exhibition:

The walking tour content complements our current exhibition Londoners On Trial: Crime, Courts and the Public 1244-1924, on display at The London Archives in Clerkenwell from 9 March 2026 to 25 February 2027. The exhibition is free to visit during normal opening hours, please check our website for details.

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