Discover the secrets of London’s financial history on a small-group walking tour. Uncover myths, money, and power from ancient times to today.
Discover the secrets of London’s financial history on a small-group walking tour. Uncover myths, money, and power from ancient times to today.
- London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE - Explore the origins of financial magicians, the earliest financial transactions, and currency from before the Roman era.
- London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation - The City of London is a hub for Maritime and Arbitration law, crucial to international trade.
- The London Stone - Discover how this stone…
- London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE - Explore the origins of financial magicians, the earliest financial transactions, and currency from before the Roman era.
- London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation - The City of London is a hub for Maritime and Arbitration law, crucial to international trade.
- The London Stone - Discover how this stone is linked to the rise of the British Empire.
- 116 Leadenhall St - The birthplace of the company that launched an empire.
- Lloyds Building - Learn how this insurance company influenced the empire and the world.
- Statue of James Henry Greathead - Explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the City, alongside one of its pioneers.
- Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington - Discover how a swift pigeon delivering war news (Wellington and Napoleon) enabled significant market manipulation.
- Bank of England Museum - Uncover the evolution of modern money and trade, from the beheading of a king and empire-building companies to the rise of digital currency like the digital dollar and bitcoin.
- 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) - The emergence of the modern corporation and surveillance capitalism.
- The Bull and the Minotaur sets the scape as we delve into the story of Money, Power and Greed
- Local Guide
- PDF Overview of Tour
- The Bull and the Minotaur sets the scape as we delve into the story of Money, Power and Greed
- Local Guide
- PDF Overview of Tour
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
The City of London, renowned as the world’s financial hub, is rich in magic, mythology, and symbolism. Its financial heritage dates back to the money magicians of Babylon. This exploration reveals the ancient art of creating something from nothing. For London, this led to the emergence of the ‘British Empire,’ a term introduced by a mysterious court…
The City of London, renowned as the world’s financial hub, is rich in magic, mythology, and symbolism. Its financial heritage dates back to the money magicians of Babylon. This exploration reveals the ancient art of creating something from nothing. For London, this led to the emergence of the ‘British Empire,’ a term introduced by a mysterious court magician during the Tudor era.
The city’s ancient ties are traced back to the Romans, who worshipped the Sun god Mithras, whose cult is believed to be the early origin of Freemasonry. This was later rediscovered by the Knights Templars, the first bankers of Europe, who established a base in the City.
The Bank of England is also constructed like a temple, with the ancient Roman goddess as its patron.
Additionally, the various forms of money throughout history are explored, along with the key themes that have consistently influenced it: technology, sovereigns, wars, religion, greed, and philosophy.
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