- 1 miles
- 1.5 Hours
- Tour guided
Description
Why is Fleet Street synonymous with the British newspaper and printing industry? And how did the area around St Paul’s become the literary centre of London? Find out on our 90 minute tour, where we’ll uncover the story behind the move from the manuscript to printed word. Discover the power that came with the first printing press, who wielded it and who attempted censorship. When did fake news become a thing? And who started the daily news cycle? You wll also visit one of London’s oldest pubs – a favourite with the writers of the day - and the Journalists’ Church.