The City of London Guide Lecturers Association was founded in 1983. Its aims are to promote and maintain a high standard of guiding in and lecturing about the City of London.

The Association holds monthly meetings which are addressed by a visiting lecturer, providing a forum for discussion on the history and development of the City, past, present and future, and London in general. The Guide Lecturers also contribute talks on aspects of their own research.

Association members participate, on a voluntary basis, in many events in the City of London. These include:

• Weekly tours of St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Smithfield area to raise money
  for the Hospital’s Heritage Appeal
• Guided walks on the Friends of City Churches Open Days
• Free guided walks during and after the Lord Mayor’s Show
• Free guided walks and tours of various buildings during London Open House Weekend
  
  All members of the City of London Guide Lecturers Association are qualified by examination. The training course is run jointly by the Corporation of London and City University.
  

  City of London Guide Lecturers undertake walks on
  a rich variety of subjects, such as:

• The Financial City
• Wren Churches
• The Great Fire of London
• City Gardens
• The Livery Companies
• The Street of Ink
• Legal London
• The Pool of London and the Riverside
• London’s Architecture
• City Sculpture
• Smithfield

  Many City of London Guides Lecturers also give illustrated talks and lectures.
  
  Most City of London Guide Lecturers have a personal connection with the Square Mile and come from varied backgrounds. They are able to offer tailor-made walks on specific subjects for groups upon request.Generally City of London Guide Lecturers charge for their services - charges are subject to negotiation.

  Details of City of London Guide Lecturers, their particular subject interests and contact details are available on the website. Click here for more information.