Fri 30 Aug
|Southwark Cathedral
Goddesses, Gals and Rat Queens – Walking Tour
Maria Beadell's exuberant tour explores the pagan, mythological and dark feminine stories of London's borough of Southwark.
Time & Location
30 Aug 2024, 18:45 – 20:45 BST
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA, UK
About The Event
For over two millennia, London's 'south of the river' was associated with debauchery. And beneath it all were the strange and mystical influences of various women...
In this rollicking walking tour, follow Maria Beadell along the river and into Southwark's hidden corners to meet the feminine figures who played a key role in its colourful past. From a pagan goddess who inspired orgies, to a shapeshifting creature that cursed men, to the good time gals that once haunted Bankside, participants meet a host of heroines and visit many hidden and magical locations. Expect street theatre, character acting and a fresh perspective on a darkly historical area of the capital. At the end of the journey, attendees have the option to join Maria for a tipple in a local Edwardian pub.
Meet at the top of the steps of Southwark cathedral on London Bridge Road at 18.30. The Tour leaves at…