Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing
At a glance
Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing is a 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Joe Pierson. Prices start from $101.62 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: I will have spare pens and notebooks but please bring your own..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
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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Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing
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 workshop 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
- I will have spare pens and notebooks but please bring your own.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Contrast Virginia Woolf’s wistful reflections of the view from Waterloo Bridge with a Dickensian description of the same area.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Practice a mindful writing experiment that anchors to your environment, among the rich history and striking architecture of Somerset House.
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Stop 3 · 30m
In the church of St Mary Le Strand, respond to T.S. Elliot’s study of time.
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Stop 4 · 45m
Using Dr Johnson’s first English Dictionary, remake the language and then head to an iconic London pub, bringing the exercises together in a final collaborative piece.
Meeting point
We meet at the north end of Waterloo Bridge, next to the slope behind Somerset House.
End point
The tour finishes on the site of Dr Johnson's House, just off Fleet Street.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing 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?
I will have spare pens and notebooks but please bring your own..
Where does it start?
We meet at the north end of Waterloo Bridge, next to the slope behind Somerset House.
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.
