Cultural Briefings
EXPLORE THE CITY OF LONDON
Guided Tours and Lectures
Dr. Jordan Lancaster, a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of World Traders, is a member of the City of London Guide Lecturers Association and she is licensed by the Corporation of London as a qualified guide for the Square Mile. As a legal interpreter and a specialised financial translator, she has worked for many City companies and has an intimate knowledge not only of the history of the Square Mile, but also of its financial markets. Dr. Lancaster offers bespoke tours, visits and lectures in English, Italian and French as well as special programmes introducing the City to students of Business English.
A sample of the tours on offer:
- The World’s Financial Capital
From the South Sea Bubble to the Big Bang…we visit the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, and L.I.F.F.E. - How the City of London Works
Vital to true understanding of the traditions and pageantry of the Square Mile, as well as offering an explanation of what makes the City a financial capital - Broadgate
Explore modern architecture and contemporary art in one of the City’s most interesting developments - Legal London
The Inns of Court, a visit to the Royal Courts of Justice and the haunts of Rumpole of the Bailey - Risky Business
The history and the drama of four centuries of insurance and shipping
- Wren Walk
Nestled amongst the office blocks are some of the most beautiful examples of English Church Architecture… discover the Square Mile’s oasis of spirituality! - Roman London
The Roman historian Tacitus described Londinium as “a fine emporium for trade”. Visit the forum, basilica, and amphitheatre and you will understand the modern City even better!
Special Visits: The Lord Mayor’s Show, The Guildhall’s Court of Common Council, London Metal Exchange, Smithfield Meat Market and much, much more…
Short courses on History of the City of London and How the City of London Works can be arranged as a part of Business English programmes, or on their own.
Dr. Lancaster also organises bespoke cultural briefings on Italy
Dr. Lancaster (in black jacket) with a group from German bank WestLB on a City of London tour, Walbrook, July 2002.
“Now I understand why the City of London is truly a global financial centre. The centuries of the City’s pre-eminence came alive as we visited so many important institutions and the role of our bank came into much sharper focus”
“Dr. Lancaster makes learning enjoyable. Her lectures are second to none!”
“The role of London in the shipping and insurance trade came alive during the lectures and our visit to Lloyds was amazing!”
“I’ve worked in the City for years, but I had no idea how everything inter-relates. Your talk was so vivid.”
“I’ve never had so much fun on a study day!"
Just a few comments from WestLB participants illustrated above.