Itinerary
London has long been a focus of covert activity. Moles have betrayed secrets to hostile powers. Assassins have pursued their victims. Revolutionaries have plotted subversion. It's a city of dangerous secrets, and you can join me to visit sites connected with very dangerous secrets indeed.
Some sites seem quite tame – outside a theatre, or a bus stop on a bridge. But each one has something to tell us about the unseen world of covert activity. And often it was the agents themselves who faced the greatest danger!
Meet Your Live Virtual Guide
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David Charnick
Charnowalks
I was born in Bethnal Green, in the East End of London, in 1964 - and I'm still here! A lifetime in London keeps me in tune with the city's rhythms, and this gives authenticity to my work.
I qualified as a City of London guide in 2013, but also I guide a lot in the East End, where I teach tour guiding through my local authority.
Through my virtual tours my aim is to evoke the experience of being on London's streets. The setting of the tour is as important as the topic, and we get to know the character of the area as we go.
My specialist areas are literary London, espionage and intelligence, crime and the law, business and trade, and philanthropy. Also I'm a medievalist by training, and am developing a collection of pre-modern London tours.
How Beeyonder Works
What is a virtual tour?
All of our online tours are live and interactive. This means everyone on the tour can speak directly to the guide throughout the tour to experience the destination as if you are actually there.
How To Join A Tour
Easy to use! After booking, you get a unique link to a streaming platform, such as Zoom, to begin each tour. No other technology needed.
Preparing for your Virtual Tour
You'll need a device with a reliable internet connection which has a good broadband signal. Please do ensure that you're using a device which has good audio output.
You must have downloaded Zoom onto your device in advance in order to join this event. If you've not done so, you can do it easily and simply. It’s free to install from here: https://zoom.us/
The presentation is based on a slideshow with a live commentary, as if we were actually on the streets. You're welcome to make comments and to ask questions as we go, just like you would if we were walking together.
