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Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop

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Overview

Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist.

The tour combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.

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  • Bottled water

    Meeting Location

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    38 City Road
    London EC1Y 2BG, UK

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    End point

    Fore Street
    Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA, UK

    We finish at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate

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    Bunhill Fields

    We meet in Bunhill Fields cemetery, a short walk from Old Street underground. We are introduced to the grave of William Blake and use his visionary poetry as a prompt for our first writing exercise.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Barbican Centre

    Next, we head to The Barbican, discover street poetry and create our own collaborative response.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

    We then follow in the footsteps of Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders, reading about her criminal adventures in and around Smithfields.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Giles Cripplegate

    Our final stop is St Giles' Cripplegate, where our exercises are brought together for a final piece in the extraordinary surroundings of the church, resting place of Defoe and John Milton
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-413040P1

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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