London Through the Eyes of Pocahontas
Step into 17th-century London and follow the footsteps of a Native American princess who captivated the English court.
Highlights:
• Explore the Tower of London, where Pocahontas met the imprisoned “Wizard Earl.”
• Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, a social and religious hub of 17th-century London.
• Stop by the historic Bell Savage Inn, her first home in London and a site of Shakespearean performances.
• See the Banqueting House, where Pocahontas attended a royal masquerade.
• Walk through Westminster Hall and the Jewel Tower, where she was presented to King James I and Queen Anne.
• End at Lambeth Palace, where she danced at a grand ball.
Tour Description:
Walk through Pocahontas’ London, from the Tower of London, where she visited the mysterious “Wizard Earl,” to St. Paul’s Cathedral, a lively gathering place where she likely worshipped. Stop at Bell Savage Inn, where she first stayed upon arriving in England, a site known for its vibrant performances of Shakespeare’s plays. Stroll past Temple Church before reaching Banqueting House, where Pocahontas attended a royal masquerade, mingling with England’s elite.
Continue to Westminster Hall and the Jewel Tower, the remnants of the Old Palace of Westminster, where she was presented at court as a living symbol of England’s colonial ambitions. The journey concludes at Lambeth Palace, where Pocahontas danced at a grand ball, stepping into a world that was both foreign and fascinated by her presence.
Price:
£1484 per group