The history of the Jewish City of London guided walk – London Archives

Explore the City of London’s Jewish heritage. From Dickens to Disraeli, this guided walk reveals 1,000 years of Jewish history.

Jewish people first arrived in London in 1068, at the invitation of William the Conqueror. On this walking tour, we’ll explore the hidden heritage of the Jewish community in the City of London, from the original Jewish quarter in the heart of the Square Mile right up to the present day.

This walk is in partnership with The Jewish Square Mile, a project to reveal and celebrate the history of the Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish people who lived in medieval London.

During the walk you’ll see key sites including St Paul’s Cathedral, Newgate Prison, Guildhall, the site of the medieval Mikve, the area of the medieval Ghetto, Mansion House, Rothschild and Bevis Marks.