On to the Borough, which was independent of the City of London and we heard tales of ladies of the night in their "stews" tempting the wealthy gentlemen across the river, and the ferryman’s seat, where he waited to ferry the men back again after curfew for a good price.
We walked through the Borough market amid smells of freshly cooked hot salt beef, and pork and chicken. We saw the Clink prison and the gruesome cage hanging aloft where people were left to die in public view after being tortured.
We passed the site of the old Globe Theatre and stopped for coffee at the new theatre. Mairi told us that this was because of the efforts of Sam Wannamaker and his dream of about fifty years ago. He first got the idea when he visited a British Trade Fair in Chicago in 1936 and saw a model displayed there. Sam died in 1993 and therefore was never able to see the realisation of his dream in action.- restoring the Globe for Elizabethan Theatre. And lots more……….
We all had lunch together looking out on to the river and the hustle and bustle of London . I really enjoyed being in nice Subud company. So rarely do we get together JUST to enjoy ourselves . We should do this more often, perhaps organise a Theatre trip.
We were blessed with a beautiful day with clear views all about and Mairi made it so interesting for us all. She is a qualified London Guide and knows London inside out.
Thanks Mairi. I hope you will arrange another walk in the summer £ 100 was raised for SICA. This picture was taken by Jim Williams of some of the walkers.
Patricia Dear
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