Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop
At a glance
Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop is a 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Joe Pierson. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $101.62 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–8 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 18–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop
from $98.71
- Days:
- Sat, Sun
- Start times:
- 11:00, 14:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
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.
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
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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Stop 2 · 30m
Next, we head to The Barbican, discover street poetry and create our own collaborative response.
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Stop 3 · 30m
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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Stop 4 · 30m
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
Meeting point
We meet on the green in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
You will need a notebook, at least one pen and an umbrella (just in case!)
End point
We finish at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate
Traveller ratings
4.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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- 4 ★ 2
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- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $101.62 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water.
Where does it start?
We meet on the green in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. You will need a notebook, at least one pen and an umbrella (just in case!)
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
