IAN SWANKIE

This Special Interest Day explores the heart of the City of London. It can be two or three from the following talks.

1. The Medieval Guildhall, a London nerve centre for 2,000 years - sculpture, monuments and art in this gothic treasure trove.

With a fascinating history, the Guildhall in the City of London was built in 1411 and is still in use today. We enjoy the architecture, the momuments and the stories about this special place.

2. Romans and Romantics – the Guildhall Art Gallery, one of the country’s real hidden gems.

Next to the Guildhall lies the City's own gallery. The Corporation of the City of London has been acquiring art for over 350 years and the gallery showcases the best of the collection. Sparkling Victorian paintings and mastreful works depicing London. We'll finish by going 18 feet below street level to the Roman amphithetre.

3. An armchair stroll around the Square Mile.

We explore architecture, public art, livery halls, medieval alleyways and Wren churches as we see how dozens of heritage sites nestle amongst a buzzing modern financial centre.