Uncover the rebellious and often brutal past of Covent Garden, in our Reform, Rebel, Riot! Walking tour.
Bow Street has seen all sorts of protestors pass through its cells and courts, from xenophobic footmen of the 18th century descending on the magistrate’s house en masse, discontented theatre-goers drowning out performances every night for weeks and window-smashing suffragettes demanding votes for women.
But when does a protestor become a rioter? When does a crowd become a mob? And how does law enforcement know where to draw the line?
Follow in the footsteps of these historical events, as we explore the causes of the disaffected, how law enforcement reacted and ask, crucially, did they make any difference?
Duration: approximately 75 minutes.
Dates: 25th May
Times: 11.00
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28 Bow Street, London, WC2E 7AW
Opening times
Friday - Sunday 11:00-16:30
Last entry 16:00
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