The Gin Tour: The Mother’s Ruin
Discover the London Gin Craze on this tour around 18th century London.
Walk
For:
Adults
Rec age: 18+
Duration:
1hr 30m
Entry type:
Paid advanced booking
The colourful history of the West End's gin craze!
Join this fascinating walk around London’s West End, discovering the colourful history of the 18th century Gin Craze, its impact on Londoners and how they responded to it. Hear about Hogarth’s “Gin Lane”, Covent Garden’s prostitutes, the 1814 Great Beer Flood, Gin Palaces and famous crimes caused by gin addiction. From the Dominion Theatre through the slums of St Giles, Seven Dials, Bow Street and Drury Lane to a 16th century pub in Holborn.
Event access
Please note this is an external walk; please dress appropriately as the event will proceed regardless of the weather.