This walking tour examines the impact of the Blitz that occurred in London during the early years of the Second World War. Primarily, the tour is geared towards some of London's religious and historical sites that were affected greatly by the bombing. Throughout the tour, participants will receive an in-depth look and understanding into the events before, after, and during the course of the Blitz. Given the tour's location in the old City of London, much of the local area was previously damaged by the Great Fire of 1666 only to then be later ruined by the war. Restoration is another focus for the tour as it provides a story of rebuilding and preserving the value of these ancient sites of worship. Each location on the tour is unique in its own history as they span centuries from their foundation to destruction.

The walking tour will cover six sites spanning across the City of London. Starting from the east near the Tower of London, participants will encounter St Olave's Church on Hart Street. The church represents the bond held between the English and the Norwegians during the war as it did all the way back to the time of King Olaf II. Next, the tour is led over to St Margaret Pattens. Destroyed then rebuilt from the Great Fire, this religious site remains as one of the few to escape the wrath of the bombs. Heading south, the tour stops at St Dunstan's Hill. Dunstan, a church built in the 1100s suffered the worst of the bombing and was never rebuilt as it now serves as a public garden with ruined walls. Westward, the tour is brought to the steps of St Magnus the Martyr. Magnus, a church filled with rich history showcases itself in its beautiful architecture and location near the River Thames. Stretching over to Cheapside is where the tour finds St Mary-Le-Bow, a church known for its 18^th century ring of bells. Finally, the tour concludes at the iconic St Paul's Cathedral. St Paul's Cathedral served as the national symbol for British strength and hope to prevail over the destructive Blitz.

St Olave Hart Street

St Margaret Pattens

St Dunstan in the East

St Magnus the Martyr

St Mary-Le-Bow

St Paul's Cathedral