John Montes
Regional Qualification(s):
London
Language(s):
English, Spanish
Phone Number(s):
07981 963337
Email:
jem.montes@googlemail.com
Introduction:
I am a history graduate with over 25 years of experience of local government. I am an amateur sculptor and am interested in the visual arts, architecture, classical music, history and literature.
Personal Interests:
| Art, British Museum, National Gallery, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Legal London, Walking tours, Classical Music, Architecture, Theatre, Literature |
Special Interests:
| Politics & Government | From Alms to the Welfare State: the development of local government and social welfare from the Middle Ages to the present day |
| Literature | William Shakespeare - brings Shakespeare's London to life and see places associated with his life and work; Charles Dickens - see the City courts and alleys that inspired his work; Sherlock Holmes - see locations associated with the legendary detective and hear about some of the stories and main characters |
| Walking Tours | City of London (its ancient courts and alleys, historic monuments and financial institutions, and its spectacular modern architecture); Legal London; Spitalfields; Borough (London's first suburb: from Roman Times to the present); Westminster (Monarchy, Government and Politics; Sherlock Holmes; Shakespeare in London; Charles Dickens |
Driver Guide:
No