Official Guides to the City of London

Jenny Mill

Languages:

English.

Themes:

Christopher Wren's London, City churches, Crime and punishment, Gardens and open spaces, General city tour, Great Fire of London, Journalism and the press, Literary tours, Livery companies, Medieval London, River Thames, Romans, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Pepys, Wartime, Women.

Biography

Having lived in London for most of my life, I’m delighted to be able to show people around my favourite city and tell the stories that make it such a fascinating place. I’m a qualified City of London tour guide.

As a former English teacher and journalist, I’m particularly interested in the writers who have brought the City’s history to life, such as Charles Dickens, Samuel Johnson and Samuel Pepys. I’m also interested in revealing the hidden stories of women in the City.

Guided Tours

Sisters in the City - Find out about the women who have made their mark on the City, from Boudicca to the Suffragettes

City Highlights - Explore 2000 years of history from the Romans onwards, including ancient livery companies, the Great Fire, the growth of Empire, the Blitz and the soaring skyscrapers of the 21st century

Shakespeare's London  - Take a journey into the turbulent world of Elizabethan theatre

Tales of the Thames - Stroll along the north bank of the Thames and explore its rich and colourful history and traditions

Christopher Wren's City churches - Feel uplifted as you look up at the spires of Wren's churches and explore their history and architecture. On this tour we will go inside some of the churches

Boz and the two Sams - Walk in the footsteps of three great writers: Charles Dickens, Samuel Pepys and Samuel Johnson

Butchers, Bakers and Basketmakers - Discover the weird and wonderful world of the City's ancient livery companies, who still wield power today

 

 

I also do bespoke private and corporate tours.

Please email me using the link below for more details

Reviews

Corporate tours

'Thanks Jenny for the brilliant walking tour you hosted for us around the City of London, our team of 12 thoroughly enjoyed the experience, your knowledge of the City is incredible and it was fantastic to find out the interesting history behind many of the buildings (and people) in the Square Mile.  You have certainly opened our eyes to the amazing place that we work in but perhaps have not always seen.  Thoroughly recommend Jenny. She is a fantastic, highly professional tour guide who really knows the City and all its secrets.'

Claire De Palma, M&G, London EC3

August 2024

 

Boz and the Two Sams

Although I have lived in London for 30 years, this tour took us down lots of little alleys I had never been down before, and I found places I would want to go back to eg Samuel Pepys House. 
 
The tour was a light hearted look at these three authors, relating it to what they had written, but with insights into who they were as people. Would recommend this tour.
 
Jane H, Lewisham
 
August 2023
 

Butchers, Bakers and Basketmakers

'We thought we knew a bit about the City of London and its livery companies but everything on this tour was new and fascinating. Jenny's descriptions contained just the right mix of erudition and humour to keep our groupl's attention on a rainy Saturday morning. Highly recommended.'
 
Alison C, Putney
 
January 2023

 

Tales of the Thames

'Jenny's riverside walk was excellent. Informative, interesting and nicely paced. I'll definitely sign up for more!'

Anne D, Bromley

December 2022

 

Sisters in the City

'I really enjoyed the Sisters in the City tour I did with Jenny Mill as my guide!  I found out some really interesting facts about women in London.  Jenny told us some lovely stories, delivered in a clear, engaging and friendly manner.  She was so easy to listen to and the tour was pitched just right - not too long and with just the right amount of walking.  I will definitely do another one of Jenny's tours and look forward to see what she will offer next!'

Rachael S, Lewisham

September 2022