At Terrible Tours we think the best way to learn is to laugh. And that’s usually about stories and people rather than architecture and dates, and above all about what’s odd, funny, grisly, or smelly and generally revolting!
What do you get if you take 2000 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, see the hangman’s house, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
Norwich has a long and turbulent history - home to invading Saxons, Normans before rising to become one of the wealthiest cities in England and second only to London. Norwich has been the site of horrific plagues, witch hunts and burnings of 'heretics' and rebels. What can you expect from a city whose most famous street is 'Tombland'!
Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English history for over a thousand years before the University was even founded. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!
Get ready to dive into Brighton's spooky side! Hear all about the city's creepy history and the residents who just can't seem to leave, even after death. From notorious murderers to royalty, the winding lanes of Brighton are packed with ghost stories that'll give you chills!
What do you get if you take 1500 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
Hear the whole story of Norwich. From scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, through Peasant rebellions, witch hunts, Plague and more! If you want a long talk about different types of church arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!
Get ready to hear some wild, gross, and totally outrageous stories from Brighton's past on a fun walking tour that hits all the city's main landmarks! It's history with a twist, and you won't want to miss it.
Hear the whole story of Oxford. From Vikings, Saxons and Normans to the modern University, the ‘Ox-ford’ has been at the centre of English history for over a thousand years.. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!
Welcome to the holiest city in England—so why is it so full of 'spirits'? Maybe because everyone who came here ended up dead! Follow the trail of the 'Death Cart' through the medieval streets, where pilgrims died of the plague before they could even finish their prayers. See where Thomas Becket had his brains scattered across the Cathedral floor (talk about a headache!) and dodge the ghosts of the martyrs who met a very fiery end. Canterbury is a city where the 'spirit' is very much alive—even if the people aren't!
Think Canterbury is all quiet prayers and pretty stained glass? Think again. Join us for a stroll through 2,000 years of brain-stirring, sewage-sloshing, and pilgrim-scamming. We’ll visit the exact spot an Archbishop had his head sliced like a boiled egg, explore the medieval ‘piss-poor’ industries of the River Stour, and find out why the most popular souvenir in town was a bottle of 'holy' floor-wash. It’s a tour that puts the ‘bury’ in Canterbury!"
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