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Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop

London, GB
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    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Private Tour
    • Includes bottled water
    • Suitable for all fitness levels
    • English-speaking guide

    Explore London's literary history in a unique poetry workshop led by an award-winning novelist, fostering creativity and inclusivity.

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    Very Good (2 reviews)
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    shelbyd572
    Mar 24
    This was a really interesting literary tour, with lots of stops for writing exercises. We all live such busy lives, but the workshop really focussed on mindfully examining the areas around us (be it burial ground, church or city garden) and using these places as inspiration. Joe was super knowledgeable about the writing craft and the lives of Blake and Defoe, whose gravestones we visited. Although I was the only person on the tour, I didn’t feel like I missed out on much of the group review aspect—indeed, I got to have a one-on-one tour! I would recommend this for anyone who feels like their writing has become isolated and abstract (and therefore needs some real world inspiration) or just if you are a literary nerd like me!
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    Morroco_062023
    Dec 23
    Such nice weekend inspiration tour of London Literary and creative writing. Joe chose nice spots of not only intriguing history, but also breath taking seasoning beauty, and very encouraging for writing out lines. Thanks Joe
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    Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop

    Explore London's literary history in a unique poetry workshop led by an award-winning novelist, fostering creativity and inclusivity.

    Highlights

    • Explore London's rich literary history
    • Engage in writing exercises inspired by famous English writers
    • Create your own response to street poetry
    • Follow in the footsteps of Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders
    • Experience the extraordinary surroundings of St Giles' Church

    Meeting Point

    We meet on the green in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. You will need a notebook, at least one pen and an umbrella (just in case!)

    Meeting point

    38 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BG , United Kingdom

    End point

    End Point

    We finish at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate

    Meeting point

    Fore St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA , United Kingdom

    End point

    What to expect

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    Bunhill Fields

    We meet in Bunhill Fields cemetery, a short walk from Old Street underground. We are introduced to the grave of William Blake and use his visionary poetry as a prompt for our first writing exercise.

    Duration 30 minutes
    2

    Barbican Centre

    Next, we head to The Barbican, discover street poetry and create our own collaborative response.

    Duration 30 minutes
    3

    Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

    We then follow in the footsteps of Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders, reading about her criminal adventures in and around Smithfields.

    Duration 30 minutes
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    St. Giles Cripplegate

    Our final stop is St Giles' Cripplegate, where our exercises are brought together for a final piece in the extraordinary surroundings of the church, resting place of Defoe and John Milton

    Duration 30 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

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      Service animals allowed
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      Public transportation options are available nearby
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      Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Provided by Joe Pierson

    What our experts say

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      Bring a notebook and pens!
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      Consider visiting the nearby Barbican Cafe.
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      Check out the street art near St. Giles.
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      Explore other literary sites in Bloomsbury.
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      An umbrella is handy, just in case!

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