The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey
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About this experience
See the British capital through the eyes of movie director Alfred Hitchcock on this 11am daily 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and alleys of London, and discover sites made famous in Hitchcock movies including ‘Frenzy’, ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, and ‘The Paradine Case’. Hear how and why Hitchcock used the sites he did, and gain insight into the mind of one of cinema’s brightest directorial lights.
Biographer Sandra Shevey conducted Hitchcock`s last one to one interview in Hollywood in 1972 where she targeted him on issues of misogyny in the films.
See sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube (Alfred Hitchcock)
The tour began in 1999 as homage and since Shevey has published an online compendium of essays on the films. `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` is an ebook available at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com
www.sandrasheveybooks.wordpress.com
The tour is part of Sandra Shevey`s award winning British Icons tours company.
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The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey
What's included
Set art courtesy Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock designer Henry Bumstead
Locations 3 classic films
Sound bites from rare 1972 3 hr interview
Guide Sandra Shevey is an international film historian, biographer, lecturer and academic who interviewed Alfred Hitchcock in 1972 in one of his last 1-2-1 interviews (3 hr interview)
Detailed itinerary
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Locations from 3 classic Hitchcock`s including `The Man Who Knew Too Much` (1956), `Frenzy` and `The Paradine Case`. Monuments and landmarks around London that feature in the films including Covent Garden Market and others. Hitchcock told Sandra Shevey in interview 1972 `Buildings are the real stars of my films`...see sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube
What's not included
Food and drinks
Transport to/from attractions
Tips
Purchase CD of 10 interview sound bites one of which is Alfred Hitchcock...from Sandra directly..£30
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is advised to bring bottled water, an umbrella and to wear comfy shoes
Please book as far ahead as possible as the guide likes to connect, answer questions and take your mobile. She also wants to make sure you understand meeting place.
Meeting point
Bayswater tube on District or Circle lines...street level in front of the tube..at Queensway directly across from Tesco supermarket. Do not confuse with Queensway tube on Central line also at Queensway. 11am prompt.
About London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a vibrant, multicultural metropolis known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and dynamic cultural scene. From the ancient Tower of London to the modern Shard, the city offers a blend of the old and the new, making it a fascinating destination for travelers from around the world.
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Tower of London
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2-3 hours
£28 (adult ticket)
Buckingham Palace
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The British Museum
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The London Eye
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Westminster Abbey
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Tower Bridge
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Language
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- Widely spoken: English
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
British Pound (GBP)
Time Zone
GMT (UTC+0) or BST (UTC+1) during daylight saving time
Electricity
230VV, 50HzHz
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Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
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Getting there
By air
- Heathrow Airport • 23 km from city center
- Gatwick Airport • 40 km from city center
By train
London Waterloo, London King's Cross
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Victoria Coach Station, Earls Court, Farringdon
Getting around
Public transport
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Westminster
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Soho
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Shoreditch
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Windsor Castle
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Stonehenge
130 km from London • Full day
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Brighton
80 km from London • Full day
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Festivals
Notting Hill Carnival • Last Sunday and Monday of August
London Film Festival • October
New Year's Eve Fireworks • December 31
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