London of the Pocahontas
London of the Pocahontas
London of the Pocahontas
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Highlights
Pocahontas stayed in London only for one year and died at the age of 20. During her short life, she managed to introduce the New World to the London audience.
Pocahontas was a Native American woman born around 1595. She was the daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, the ruler of the Powhatan tribal nation. She later married British colonist, John Rolfe and travelled to London in 1616. On this tour, you would see London through the eyes of Pocahontas, learn stories about 17th century Britain and its connection to the colonies.
Highlights:
• See Church where native Americans worshipped in the 17th century
• Hear stories about ‘ Wizard Earl’, whom Pocahontas visited in the Tower of London
• Walk towards glorious Westminster Abbey
• Discover Lambeth Palace
• Explore Banqueting Hall where Pocahontas was invited to the Kings Masquerade
Itinerary
Tower of London
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your guide in front of the Tower Hill tube station. Walk towards Tower of London, one of the most iconic castles in the World and hear stories about prisoner Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland or ‘ Wizard Earl’, whom Pocahontas visited during her stay in London. His nickname, the Wizard Earl, reflected his love of science, experiments, and all-round tinkering. Hear great stories about London’s oldest Palace and think how some people managed to escape from the Tower’s prison.St. Paul's Cathedral
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfterwards, you will continue your way towards St Paul’s Cathedral, which was a favourite meeting place in the 17th century. It is very likely Pocahontas came to the cathedral both to worship and to meet people.The Church of St Martin Ludgate
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFollow your guide to the Guild Church of St Martin, where Pocahontas went to pray. The rector of the church, Samuel Purchas, was a travel writer who collected stories of people who had been abroad and wrote about Pocahontas as well. You will Stop by the site of the famous coaching inn Bell Savage, where Pocahontas stayed when she first came to London. It was also licensed as a theatre for outdoor plays including some of Shakespeare's.Temple Church(Đi ngang qua)
Admission Ticket FreePass through the Temple church, where Pocahontas used to walk.Banqueting House
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFollow your guide to the Banqueting House, where Pocahontas visited the King & Queen's masqueradeCentral Hall Westminster
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee Westminster Hall, which is the largest of the remaining pieces of the Old Palace of Westminster. Royals used the Hall for many public functions, and it is very likely Pocahontas was taken to see it.Jewel Tower
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee Jewel Tower, one of the few remnants of the Old Palace of Westminster. Imagine how the Palace looked like in the 17th century and hear how Pocahontas was presented to the King and Queen there.Westminster Abbey
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWalk towards the glorious Westminster Abbey and listen to stories how Native Americans converted to Christianity in the 17th century.Lambeth Palace
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFinish your tour by Lambeth Palace and imagine how Pocahontas danced on the ball.
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VND 5.393.700
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