Back to the 80s: walking tour of the City of London

Discover the decade that transformed the dusty old Square Mile into a gleaming yuppie playground

The Lloyds of London building, designed by Richard Rogers

Sterling, Yen and Dollar – the horse statues in Minster Court

The iconic blue glaze of the 80s Northern & Shell building in the City of London

Is that Margaret Thatcher in a cauldron?

90 minutes
London
Walking

What

What does the tour involve?

On this tour, we’ll step back in time to a time when greed was good – the era of shoulder pads, wine bars and Wham! We’ll explore its architectural legacy and see how the building boom and the effects of financial deregulation continue to impact the City today.

Where

What will I see?

Bold 80s architecture including the Lloyds of London building
The three horses of Minster Court – Dollar, Sterling and Yen
The City of London street that set the scene for one of the decade’s best-known music videos
The scene of the most famous wedding of the 80s
Wine bars and apartment buildings that turned the City of London into the place to be

Duration

90 minutes to 2 hours

Meeting point

Queen Anne Statue
St. Paul's Churchyard, City of London, London EC4M 8AY, UK

Included

Expert guide

Not included

Food, drink and any admissions

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