The Tour
Behind the surface of our day-to-day life is a secret world. This world of spies and assassins harbours dangerous secrets. On this tour we visit places associated with some of the most important dangerous secrets in recent history.
Spy rings have been broken after leaking valuable secrets to this country’s enemies, but what was their motivation? For some it was money. For others it was the belief that Britain would benefit from a change of governance.
Old Vic Theatre
Meanwhile dissidents have criticised their home government from afar, only to find that they’re not beyond the reach of those who want to shut their mouths.
Britain in the Twenties was a target for those seeking to subvert parliamentary democracy. How did the authorities seek to address this threat?
16 King Street
And what happens when a seemingly innocent person gets caught up in a moment of spy mania?
This tour visits sites connected with very dangerous secrets. 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 dangerous secrets of recent history.
If you like this …
You’ll find other Charnowalks connected with intelligence and espionage by clicking HERE.
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Details – Dangerous Secrets
Please go to Whats On? to see whether this tour is currently on offer, and for booking details
REMEMBER that these details are NOT for the virtual version of this tour!
MEET: In Emma Cons Gardens, on The Cut in front of the Old Vic Theatre (nearest station Waterloo Underground and Main Line Station) – details HERE
Duration: Two hours (approximately)
Finish: at Charing Cross Station
If you have any questions about this tour, please contact me
Pictures of the Old Vic Theatre and 16 King Street © David Charnick 2021
