Jailbirds of Old London walking tour

"When a woman gives way to vice,
she sinks far lower than a man..."

Ready for the 'anging?
London has a long, dark legacy of trial,
punishment and execution. The stories and grisly ends of Jack
Sheppard, Captain Kidd and many other male criminals of London lore
are well known and documented.  But what about the women? Join
us on a journey to discover four of the lesser-known female felons
of London's past.
From the Old City of
London to the bustling West End, allow your Guide, Miss.D.Meaner,
show you the places that crimes and executions took place in the
1800's and early 1900's, and introduce you to the women responsible
for them!
You will hear
stories and dramatic re-enactments of...

...A 22 year old 'Criminal Mastermind'...
...A 'poisonous' domestic
servant...
...A murderous foster
carer...
...A cunning
courtesan...

We will also examine
how female criminals were perceived and treated during this period,
the influence of class and race, and whether things have changed
much today in the criminal justice system, and in society as a
whole.

Walking Tour lasts
2-2.5 hours. Meet outside The Old Bailey Central Criminal Court and
finish on The Strand near the Savoy Hotel. Please note -
distances between stops can be up to 17 minutes of walking. There
are no stops on this tour. It is your responsibility to
make sure that you have reasonable fitness to take
part.

CONTENT TRIGGER
WARNING - contains themes of murder, abuse, child abuse, violence
and sex. We include dramatic reenactments of executions that may be
triggering to some.