Chinatown Stories: community-led walking tour (ESEAHM special edition)
China Exchange
Chinatown, London
£27
Discover the fascinating stories and characters behind this iconic district and gain a whole new perspective on London’s Chinatown! Our trained volunteer History Champions can’t wait to take you on a journey through this area’s complex, nuanced and fascinating evolution in this special edition ESEA Heritage Month walking tour. Did you know that the site of today’s Chinatown was converted into hunting grounds by Henry VIII in Tudor England? Or that Ronnie Scott’s world-famous jazz club started in Gerrard Street? Where are the oldest established businesses in the area and what do these places show us about the area’s development as Chinatown? What’s the story behind the first Chinese printing company in the UK? Or the first Chinese chef to be awarded a Michelin star? What does the area reveal about London and world history? And what can it teach us about racism and prejudice? On our Chinatown Stories walking tour, you will hear incredible stories of migration, entrepreneurship, family histories and transformation. The content of the tours is rich and all thoroughly researched and recorded by people who are passionate about the history of this area. The 2.5hr experience includes a delicious Chinese lunch served family-style, giving you the chance to get to know your guide and learn more. What makes our tours special? · Chinatown Stories are led for the benefit of the community – all guides are trained volunteers and tickets include donations to three Chinatown charities supporting the neighbourhood. · The 2.5 hour experience includes a family-style lunch. · Tours are in-depth and thoroughly researched – you won’t hear these stories anywhere else!