Hidden Tudors Tours April 2024 Newsletter Check out all our latest updates |
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Spring is finally here, and with it comes new beginnings and exciting adventures. As we bid farewell to the chilly winter months, we can't help but reflect on all the lovely memories we created during our walking tours. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who braved the cold weather and joined us on our tours during the winter months. And speaking of new beginnings, we are thrilled to announce we now have a new and improved Mysterious Black Tudors City of London Walk! We have added more stories about black Tudors, some rare Tudor coins and a visit to a beautiful church (only available for Saturday and weekday visits). We are also excited to announce our upcoming East India Company Walks this spring. Stay tuned for the dates of East India Company Walk (Part 2 in Westminster) as we are still finalising the schedule. There's a FREE practice run of the East India Company Walk (Part 1 in the City of London) on April 20th. Just email us at contact@morecurricular.co.uk to reserve your spot. Places limited to 20 people. Lastly, we are delighted to welcome Mark to our team. Many of you may already know him from his help during Open House London, and now he will be working with us on the City of London walks. Keep an eye out for a feature about all our team members in the summer newsletter, including interviews with David, Uzma and Declan. Thank you all for being a part of the Hidden Tudors family. Let's continue uncovering hidden stories and exploring the rich history of our beloved city together! |
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JOIN HIDDEN TUDORS ON TIKTOK Hidden Tudor is now on TikTok. Yes, you read that right - we have joined the popular social media platform to bring you bite-sized snippets of history in a fun and engaging way. Our username is hidden.tudors, so make sure to give us a follow and join in on the fun. We know that TikTok may seem like a platform for younger generations, but we assure you that our content is suitable for all ages - albeit with a low attention span ;). Plus, who says learning about history can't be entertaining? So come and join us as we take you through the fascinating world of the Tudors, black Tudors and the East India Company - one short video at a time. | | |
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OUR SPRING TOURS! Our Spring Tour Schedule has arrived, featuring five unique and immersive London walking experiences. The Mysterious Black Tudors Westminster Walking Tour (1 hr & 30 mins) The Mysterious Black Tudors Southwark Riverside Walking Tour (1 hour & 15 mins) The Mysterious Black Tudors City of London Walking Tour (1 hr & 45 mins) The Origins of the East India Company Part 1 - City of London Walking Tour (1 hour & 30 mins) The History of the East India Company Part 2 - Westminster Walking Tour (1 hr & 30 mins) For all subscribers and their guests, we are offering discounted tickets for any of the tours above - at £6 for adults and £4 for children. Keep an eye out for the link coming soon, but in the meantime, you can purchase tickets by contacting Yvette and paying on the day of the tour. As a special offer for our subscribers, we are hosting a FREE practice run for Part 1 of the East India Company Walking Tour on April 20th. Limited spots available, so be sure to email us at contact@morecurricular.co.uk to reserve your place. Also, stay tuned for Part 2 practice tours which will take place in May! | | |
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ARAB INFLUENCE ON SHAKESPEARE Natalie, our Instagram buddy all the way from the UAE, has shared a brilliant blog post about the Arab influence on Shakespeare. Natalie Mallat is a freelance writer with a particular interest in Medieval Arab history. She enjoys running the history blog Biblioteca Natalie. You can follow her Instagram @medievalarabhistory and Linkedin @bibliotecanatalie for regular posts. Go follow Medieval Arab History and check out her blog. | | |
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FEATURED ON KAYAK We are thrilled to announce that The Mysterious Black Tudors London Walking Tours have been featured on Kayak's London Guide for free! Kayak is a popular travel search engine that helps people find great deals on flights, hotels, car rentals and other travel services. They also provide a comprehensive guide to various destinations around the world, including London. It was a pleasant surprise receiving an email from Kayak, expressing their interest in featuring our tours. We have no idea how they found us, but we are extremely grateful for this opportunity to reach a wider audience. | | |
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WE HAVE JOINED THE SEPI FAMILY! Hidden Tudors Tours has joined the Sepi App, a platform for anyone wanting to book black owned travel experiences - be it in the USA, the Caribbean, Colombia, the UK, South Africa or anywhere else in the world. It's the brainchild Kevin Timothy Frazier, an American television host. We hope this collaboration will allow us to reach a wider audience to continue our mission of telling the stories of Britain's diverse past. Please spread the word about Sepi. | | |
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JOIN US AT HISTFEST 2024 Don't miss out on the exciting return of HistFest this April! Hidden Tudor is thrilled to be exhibiting at this dynamic history festival celebrating the best in the world of history. With an amazing line-up of talks, discussions and more, there's something for everyone at HistFest. We're particularly excited for "How to Survive a Tudor and Stuart Court" featuring comedian and writer Charlie Higson and a team of experts. Be sure to secure your place by purchasing an in-person or online ticket. See you there! | | |
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WHAT'S ON Entangled Pasts, 1768–now Art, Colonialism and Change Exhibition at Royal Academy of Art, with over 100 major contemporary and historical works as part of a conversation about art and its role in shaping narratives of empire, enslavement, resistance, abolition and colonialism – and how it may help set a course for the future. Ends 28 April Unforgotten Lives Exhibition at London Metropolitan Archives 'Unforgotten Lives' presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860 and are recorded in London’s archives. Ends 24 April Untold Lives A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, uncovering the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago. Ends 27 October Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King Explore the life and legacy of Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), the powerful Maharaja who rose to power in the chaotic period of Afghan invasions. He established the influential Sikh Empire and brought about significant changes in the Indian subcontinent. The exhibition at Wallace Collection showcases his life and legacy through artefacts such as weapons, paintings, and jewellery from major collections. Ends 20 October | | |
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Wishing everyone a lovely spring! From the Hidden Tudors Tour Team |
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