The Freemasons Tour of London

Here is the starting point

Clerk's Well

See this hidden well that even most Londoners don't know about and learn about how this old knights well gave its name to an entire district of London.

Marx Memorial Library

The communist heritage of Clerkenwell continues with this working institute.

St John Priory Church

St John's Gate

An impressive old gatehouse / tower that was once the entryway to the compound of the Knights of St John.

The Museum of the Order of St John

We will see the gatehouse belonging to the Knights of St John Crusaders and have a quick look inside at their collection of weapons and armour. *Please note this museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesday*

The Charterhouse

Charterhouse Square, one of the largest plague pits before entering Charterhouse chapel and amongst other things seeing a recently discovered skeleton of a victim of the Black Death (Plague). *Please note this museum is closed on Mondays*

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

One of the oldest churches in London and built by a Crusader.

St Bartholomew's Gatehouse

One of the hidden treasures of the City of London and dating back almost 800 years old.

WIlliam Wallace Memorial

We will see the spot where Braveheart died as well as learn of some of the other notable events that took place in this historic location.

Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden

Christopher Wren's Temple Bar

The old gate of the City of London with a fascinating and sometimes gory past.

St. Paul's Cathedral

A beautiful symbol of the City of London.

Blackfriars

Crypt on the Green

Middle Temple Lane

Temple Church

Inspired by what the Templars saw in the Holy Land, they built this ancient church which for a time was incredibly popular due to the DaVinci Code films but is now once again a peaceful sanctuary.

Inner Temple

Learn about this beautiful and tranquil refuge in London

Fleet Street

We will walk along one of the most famous streets in London, once the home to the infamous British newspaper trade and visit a long lost ruin from a famous monastic order.

The Old Curiosity Shop

We will pass by the oldest shop in London, immortalised in the writings of Charles Dickens.

The Seven Stars

This tiny old pub was once an early meeting place of the Freemasons

Lincoln's Inn

We will pass through the largest square in London, though one rarely visited by tourists. Learn the story of the Great Fire of London here.

Freemasons' Hall

Freemasons' Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, as well as being a meeting place for many Masonic Lodges in the London area. * Please note the Freemasons Museum is closed on Wednesdays*