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Walking Tours and Experiences in London

Free Royal Westminster Tour*

Explore the history of the Royal family and Parliament as you see London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben.

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     Meeting Point - The Clermont Hotel

     Duration - 2.5 Hours

Free Historic City of London Tour*

Learn the story of the City of London's evolution from Roman trading port to the most powerful financial district in the world.

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     Meeting Point - Tower Hill

Free London in a Day Tour*

Explore all of the London Landmarks in one tour ! Everything from Big Ben to the Tower of London and everything in between!

     Schedule - Private Tour Only

     Duration - 5 - 6 Hours

Free Jack the Ripper Tour*

Travel back to the Autumn of Terror 1888 and investigate a series of murders that sent shockwaves through London.

     Duration - 2 Hours

Free Street Art of  Shoreditch Tour*

Enter a world of possibility, where the walls are blank canvases and the flick of a spray can inspire rebellion and revolution.

     Meeting Point - Shoreditch High Street

Free Harry Potter Wizarding Tour*

Leave your inner muggle behind and discover the magical secrets hiding right under your nose.

     Meeting Point - The Palace Theatre

Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murder Tour*

Hear the terrifying tales of London’s worst villains, who killed and were killed and then came back to kill again.

     Meeting Point - Cleopatra's Needle

Free Rock and Roll Soho Tour*

Explore the birthplace of London's Rock and Roll scene, the heart of the old Red Light District and hear tales of debauchery and drunken misadventure through the ages.

     Meeting Point - Golden Square

Free Sherlock Holmes & the Art of Deduction Tour*

Grab your deer stalker hat and explore locations visited by Sherlock Holmes in the books, films and tv show!

     Meeting Point - Piccadilly Circus ​

Free James Bond & The History of Espionage Tour*

Join and step into the shoes of the world’s most famous spy!

    Schedule -  Private Tour Only

    Meeting Point -   The Clermont Hotel

    Duration -  2 Hours

Free Queer & LGBTQ+ History Tour*

Explore London's queer hub & home and uncover 2000 years of LGBTQ+ history.

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Private Tours

Booking a tour for 8 or more people? Whether you're a school, friends or family, get in touch about our different packages.

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"Excellent free walking tours of London. Did three of them. The guides were great. Their knowledge and understanding of the subject they were speaking of was fantastic. Would recommend this company to anyone, especially the tour guides Olivia, Joel and James. Thank you for bringing London to life!"

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We run all of our walking tours of London on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. We've all had the experience of paying for an activity up front and then later on, feeling like it was not worth the money. We take that problem away. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. If you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget. This makes our tours affordable to everyone, regardless of their finances, but also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.

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Macabre London Tour

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City of London Tour

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Richmond and Richmond Park Tour

Soho & Mayfair Tour

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Amazing Women in London Tour

Ghost Tour London & Haunted History

Witches Tour London & Witchcraft History

London City of Sin Tour

A Very Mayfair Christmas Tour

Spies and Intrigue in London Tour

Crime and Justice in London Tour

Greenwich Tour

Beer and Gin History London Pub Tour

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Tour

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FREE WALKING TOURS IN LONDON

London is a captivating dream destination to spend your holidays, and we want to offer everyone the opportunity to explore this extraordinary city.

Our London Free Tours will take you on an exciting journey through the city’s rich history. Our guides, young, dynamic, and fun, deliver information engagingly without being boring. Our goal is to allow guides to express their personalities, giving you the chance to discover not only London’s most famous areas but also the city’s secret and lesser-known places. Allowing guides to create tours based on their passion means they will put their heart into their work, transmitting enthusiasm to all participants.

Our London tours are designed to reflect the love we have for this city, ensuring you have an authentic and thrilling experience during our tours.

Explore the fascinating streets of London and immerse yourself in 2000 years of incredible history. Our free walking tours are designed to entertain you with curious facts, fascinating anecdotes, and the promise of hidden gems and secrets to discover!

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• Royal London and Changing of the Guard Tour
• Fire, Pestilence and Plague Tour
• The Southbank Tour, Bankside Brothels and Beer
• Secrets of London Tour
• Secrets of of London Two, Revolution Rebellion and Religion Tour
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Free London Walking Tours

The only way to really see the amazing City of London is to walk it. Immerse yourself in this experience rich in history. See the places, learn about the people and discover more on one of our tours.

Royal London and Changing of the Guard

A fascinating walk around Royal London including the Changing of the Guard, taking in the splendour and glamour of our capital. See three royal palaces, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben on this fully guided tour.

10:30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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Fire, Pestilence and Plague

For hundreds of years the City of London has been ‘plagued’ by disaster, from the sacking of the city by Queen Boudicca, to the bomb damage during the Blitz. Along the way you’ll encounter mass graveyards from the plague, execution sites and sinister stories. A tour not to be missed!

Wednesday and Sunday 2:30pm.

Experience the real history of London, the people’s history! Southwark has long been associated with debauchery, but has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Join our expert guide on this unique tour of Bankside and discover its compelling history.

Saturday 2:30pm.

Soho and Covent Garden, the Wicked West End

See where the Beatles and the Rolling Stones performed and where theSoho and Covent Garden, the Wicked West End tour">View details »

Secrets of London

Experience a walking tour with a difference! On the secret hidden London tour you will hear the more unusual stories about London’s famous sights. Discover the secrets of our famous city that are hiding in plain view!

Thursday 2.30pm.

Secrets of London Two, Revolution Rebellion and Religion Tour

Our second Secrets of London tour starts and ends at Blackfriars station and will take in the most fascinating historical sites the City of London has to offer.

Friday at 14:30pm

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Welcome to London!

‘When you are tired of London, you are tired of life’ the old saying goes. From the home of the British Royal Family to the packed pubs; from the heart of British politics, to the theatrical West End; from invading Romans to conquering Kings, London has it all.

Starting as a marshland with just a handful of celtic tribes, and soon subject to Roman conquest as ‘Londinium’ in 47 AD, London had a slow and unimpressive start. However, by the time of the 11th Century, the city grew as the epicentre of English royalty, throwing in several centuries of war with France, for good measure. Through sabotage, murder, and revolutions, the heads that wore the crown constantly shifted, from titanic sovereigns like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in the 16th Century, through civil war and the ‘merry monarch’ Charles II in the 17th, to the Germanic Georges and regency in the 18th. London itself would grow as the centre of the British Empire – and arguably – the centre of the modern world, reaping the benefits of the Industrial Revolution and using the Empire’s immense imperial power to its advantage, with all the trade, violence, and suffering that came with it. With one hand dominating the globe, and the other making the most of its great wealth, the city evoked awe and wonder, developing into a hub of world-leading science, innovation, and arts. It is here that Charles Darwin would write On the Origin of Species, JMW Turner would redefine painting, and Charles Dickens would birth the modern novel, pain-stakingly putting the conditions of real Londoners to the page. After the brutal Great War of 1914-1918, Britain -and London itself- became tired and over-extended, plunging into rapid political and social changes. Just 20 years later, it would be pulled into another horrifying war, for a time fighting as the lonely bastion against the Nazi regime in Europe, as the Luftwaffe flew above wreaking havoc. By 1945, a new world emerged. With a huge labour shortage and a post-war vision to assemble, parliament turned to the commonwealth to build a modern Britain: it passed the British Nationality Act. Now, those who had previously been under the British yoke as subjects came to London as citizens. This change re-invigorated the city, setting it onto a new path. Soon London was the cultural place-to-be. Its bars were swinging with jazz and rock’n’roll, its galleries filled with contemporary art, and its theatres hosted the great plays and musicals of the century. To this day London inspires with its music and theatre scene, museums, and fashion.

Join us on our Welcome to London tour to hear and experience this astounding story yourself, and see the city as it’s meant to be seen. Starting in Westminster, we’ll take you to the most iconic and beautiful sites in London. We’ll talk about why Big Ben isn’t called Big Ben, see the Abbey that has witnessed over a 1,000 years of royal coronations, walk through the royal parks of Buckingham Palace, discuss great military battles both old and new, and get under the skin of modern London at Covent Garden. We might even end near a pub, in true London fashion. From Winston Churchill to the Suffragettes to Queen Elizabeth II to James Bond, London has a fantastic story to tell. And no worries – we’ll fuse history with tips and recommendations, and set you up for your London experience – so join us and get the perfect introduction to one of the greatest cities in the world!

Some of the sites we will see on this 2 hours 45 minutes tour include:

• Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
• The Houses of Parliament
• Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park
• Trafalgar Square
• Pubs and Theatreland
• Covent Garden
• …and much, much more!

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20 Best Free Walking Tours in London

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Are you looking for the best free walking tours in London? Don’t know which one to pick?

Check our selection of the best free tours you can experience and enjoy an up-close encounter of London’s opulent culture and eclectic architecture that are bound to etch themselves into your memory for life.

A visit to any one of the walking tours on this list is bound to add excitement to your trip, and best of all- they’re free!

Please note that some free walking tours of London are exclusively in English, while others are in Spanish or other languages. Make sure to pick the right one.

1 – Free tour British Museum London

This tour takes you on a three-hour excursion to one of the most important museums in the world!

More than eight million objects are on display giving you a glimpse of two million years of human history and rarities.

A nesting ground for both the curious and the studious, this tour is plush with information guaranteed to equip you with the knowledge that will last a lifetime.

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2 – Free Westminster tour + Changing of the Guard

Considered one of the most distinguished Free Walking Tours in London, this experience is coupled with a chance to witness the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.

Learn about the fascinating history behind this iconic tradition while strolling along several locations famously occupied by the British Royals.

Pass by the renowned Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the Prime Minister’s residence- this tour is packed with imperial features you’re sure to enjoy!

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3 – Royal London free walking tour

The most famous landmarks of London are all part of the Royal London free walking tour.

Get insight on London’s Royal history as you take in the sites of Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben, and more.

Loads of information wait behind every feature of this two-and-a-half-hour tour.

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4 – Full London in 6 hours

Got some extra time on your hands? Then use it to see the whole of one of the world’s greatest cities!

Taste the food, uncover the ancient secrets of the City of London and visit world-famous landmarks like the Tower of London, Bank of England, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

You may think six hours is a long time, but in the end, you’ll be begging for more after experiencing all the wonders that London has to share.

5 – London at Night – Royal Zone with Christmas Lights

They say everything looks different at night, and you can judge for yourself while walking the London streets at Christmas time.

The legendary Christmas lights make this one of the best Free Walking Tours in London as they cast their majestic glow amidst the dark winter streets.

See Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, British Parliament, and many other sites transformed with the festive gleams of Christmas lights in London!

6 – Free tour London Essential

Tour the district of Westminster and learn about key attractions that make up Britain’s culture.

You’ll see the Buckingham Palace, the Wellington Barracks and the Houses of Parliament. You’ll also take a walk through St James’s Park and might even get a chance encounter with the pelicans there.

Big Ben and the Prime Minister’s residence are also on the list, all while taking in the history of these sites along this significant route.

7 – Soho Free Tour

The scenic Soho neighborhood is a sight for sore eyes and is famously known for its connection to the likes of Carl Marx, Oscar Wilde, and Jimi Hendrix!

A place filled with artistic accents, eccentric architecture and loads of history, the Soho Tour will add flair and fancy to your London vacation.

8 – Camden Town Free Tour

The 90’s Britpop Movement is the secret behind the extravagance and eccentricities that make up London’s most alternative neighborhood of Camden Town.

Vivid colors, quirky themes, and fantastic caricatures all make up the features of this tour.

You will get an intimate glimpse of the neighborhood’s historic transformation over the years from a dwelling for the upper class to a bizarre ensemble of art, bars, and odd charm.

9 – Notting Hill Free Walking Tour

You must have seen the movie that got its name from this famous town, now you can take a walk through this affluent district with loads of famous sites.

From the homes of celebrities like Madonna and Robbie Williams to the quaint and colorful houses, bookstores, gardens, and markets, this is one of the free walking tours in London that you certainly need to add to your list!

10 – The beginnings of the City of London

If you’re a history buff, looking to learn about the origins of the City of London, this tour is the one for you.

Observe rare architecture built since Roman times, learn about the Great Fire of 1666 or visit the medieval castle of London and see its evolution over the centuries.

Marvel in the ancient wonders of London and their perseverance over all these years. This tour will certainly enrich studious minds!

11 – British Rock Free Tour

Renowned for its history and contribution to global Rock n Roll, this tour brings together the best of London’s rock culture in one visit.

Discover stories of the Beatles and Amy Winehouse while visiting places with deep roots in rock music like Oxford Street, 100 Club, Miranda Club, Punk Movement, and many more!

12 – Free Harry Potter Tour

Of all the Free Walking Tours in London, this one is the most magical! Every step of the Free Harry Potter Tour takes you on an enchanted journey in and around London.

See all the amazing buildings that influenced author J.K. Rowling’s penning of the iconic series.

Visit Diagon Alley and other shops where you can get unique memorabilia from the franchise!

13 – Free Street Art Tour

Bring out the street artist in you while walking the streets of London’s East End- also known as the mecca for art enthusiasts from all over the world.

Be amazed by the extravagant graffiti art etched along the walls of various streets.

From Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Fashion Street, Bateman’s Row, and Spitalfields, there are countless opportunities to take in awe-inducing street art on this tour.

14 – Bank of the River Thames Tour

The Borough Market, the Cathedral of San Paulo, and The Millennium Bridge are only a few of the captivating landmarks that you will come across during this tour.

Learn about the history of the theatre of William Shakespeare or visit the locations of major productions like Harry Potter and many more!

15 – London Central Walking Tour by a Local

With fun and humor the main accessory of this tour, you will get to learn about the Queens of England and how they changed the world.

One of the most engaging Free Walking Tours in London, you will encounter all the famous landmarks of Central London , including the National Gallery, St. James’s Palace, Queen Victoria memorial, and others.

16 – Free London Landmarks – West Side

Learn unknown facts and secrets about the most popular figures in British history!

Tales of Henry the VIII, Guy Fawkes, and Winston Churchill await you as you walk past the buildings in which they lived and worked.

Hear the history of London’s rise to becoming history’s biggest empire and of the people who fought and died to defend it.

17 – London Night Walking Tour

London at night is a sight to see, and you’ll realize why once you make this one of your chosen Free Walking Tours in London.

Experience London like never before as you walk through Piccadilly Circus, China Town, Covent Garden, and other magically illuminated attractions while also indulging in the nightlife and bright city lights.

18 – Free London Food Tour

Let your palate be your guide on the Free London Food Tour!

Learn about the history of London’s chic East End while savoring some of the best foods representing the myriad cultures and people who migrated to London.

Try London’s famous chips or a sumptuous samosa – bite after bite you’ll still want more no matter how many foods and stories you come across on this tour!

19 – London in a Day with Changing of the Guard and Views from Above

Did you say two tours in one day? Our wish is your command! This tour packs in a full day of must-see sites in Royal Westminster and the City.

Loaded with non-stop information as you visit the Buckingham Palace- where you’ll see the Changing of the Guard ceremony –  the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, and others-  you won’t believe how quickly time flies while on taking in London in an entire day!

20 – The Origins of the City of Londinium Free Tour

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the City of London has evolved into one of the world’s most successful financial and business hubs.

On this tour, you can see both modern and ancient sites that make up this fascinating city including the Tower of London, the Bank of England, and the Old Church.

With deep-rooted history and endless fact-filled anecdotes, this tour will equip you with all the information you need about the origin of this city.

We hope you enjoyed our selection of the best free walking tours in London.

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A free walking tour of London at night is a great way to familiarise yourself with the history, architecture and culture of the city. These tours are led by knowledgeable people who will answer your questions about the city as you go. At GuruWalk we offer you a selection of the best Free Tours to see London by night. London is a vibrant city with something for everyone. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for its architecture, culture, history and accessibility to public transport. There are a variety of nightlife options for tourists in London, including Broadway theatres, music venues, comedy clubs and restaurants. It is important to note that there will be a higher level of police presence and security at these venues. London is quieter at night than during the day, but still has a lot to offer. There are many famous landmarks that are lit up at night such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Covent Garden is also a popular place for tourists in London. It has many shops, restaurants and theatres worth visiting. Covent Garden is also home to the Royal Opera House, which is a world-class theatre that often hosts opera performances. The buildings in Covent Garden are so tall that it is difficult to see the sky at night without looking up. The central area of Covent Garden is surrounded by several office buildings and hotels that cast dark shadows on the pavements at night. Here are some important landmarks to look out for if you visit Covent Garden: South Plaza and the Royal Opera House. Another interesting area to visit at night is Piccadilly Circus. It is a historic area that is home to many different buildings and museums. Many tourists come to Piccadilly Circus to see the famous circus, Regent Street and various other attractions. You can find restaurants, theatres, shops and much more. The area has been an entertainment centre for over a century with many different types of attractions. This makes it an important tourist destination and as such it has been designated as a conservation area by Westminster City Council. As you can see London by night is a similar London to the one you can discover by day, but different, with its own tourist offerings for visitors.

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• Join an entertaining walk to see all the major landmarks , from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace.
• Discover the lesser-known secrets of the most popular and influential Royal family in the world.
• Learn about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot , which almost destroyed Parliament.

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Free London Landmarks Tour (East) inc. Tower of London & Tower Bridge

Overview of the tour in London

Join this free walking tour of London and explore the original City of London with over 2000 years of incredible British history & culture. On this London walking tour you’ll discover St Paul’s Cathedral and relive the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, get incredible photos of the famous Tower Bridge and learn about Executions, Beefeaters and the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. You’ll stand in the centre of the financial industry at the Bank of England, get up close to the Royal Exchange and discover the home of the Lord Mayor at Mansion House. You'll also visit London's most beautiful market at Leadenhall Market and relive one of London's most devastating events at the Monument to the Great Fire of London. The City of London is the oldest and most historic part of London and no other free walking tour will make you more appreciative of London’s incredible culture and its fascinating history. PLUS! At the end of the tour receive an exclusive FREE digital London travel guide full of discounts, things to do, local tips & more! IMPORTANT – Please only book a ticket for the adults joining the tour. Children are welcome but please do not book a ticket for them.

This activity includes:

• Bank of England
• The Royal Exchange
• Tower of London
• HMS Belfast
• Monument to the Great Fire of London
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• River Thames London
• Tower Bridge
• Leadenhall Market
• London Bridge
• Mansion House
• The Leadenhall Building

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St Paul's Cathedral

The tour starts at St Paul's Cathedral next to the two red telephone boxes opposite the main entrance of the Cathedral. The two red telephone boxes are located in front of the Five Guys restaurant. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour begins to check in with your guide. On arrival, please meet your tour guide, who is holding the yellow umbrella.

Things to note

This tour covers approximately 2-3 miles of walking. Due to uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, this tour is not suitable for those with wheelchairs, walking difficulties or large prams/buggys. IMPORTANT - It will not be possible to accept a group of 8 or more people (including children). Please do not try and book a group of 8 or more people across multiple bookings or using multiple names as these will be cancelled or turned away.

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Foo Fighter fans! We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday!

Please find important venue information below to make your day as enjoyable as possible, from planning your visit, ticketing information and more on our Stadium facilities. 

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15:00 Stadium Island opens

16:00 Stadium doors open      

16:00 Hospitality opens ticket holders only     

17:25 Hot Milk     

18:15 Coutney Barnett 

19:30 Foo Fighters

All timings above are subject to change.

Please allow 30 minutes to get into the Stadium after arriving at the Park. Ticket and security checks will be in operation.

Please be aware the walking journey to the main Stratford Regional Station can take up to 90 minutes post-event. 

If you purchased via this email, you will have received an email from  TX.IS  with instructions on how to claim your downloadable tickets. Download  TX.IS  and enter your email and your tickets will automatically be on the app. This is your ticket for entry.                                  

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No bags bigger than A4 will be allowed and there are no left luggage facilities. IF YOUR BACKPACK OR WAIST BAG / BUMBAG IS SMALLER THAN A4 IT WILL BE PERMITTED. 

All visitors may be searched - please have your coats open and remove hats at search areas. Please note any items confiscated will not be stored for collection post-event.                                   

Please note, you can bring sunscreen and other small personal on your person, including portable chargers; any prohibited items will be removed before entry. We have no left luggage or storage for bags. See list of items below and on our website  here . Water stations and cups are available on the concourse and Stadium island so please do not bring bottles as they will not be permitted. 

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How Julian Assange went from facing stealth rape claims to private jet to freedom

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in the UK as part of a plea deal with the US government .

The 52-year-old – who came to the international spotlight in 2010 after publishing a series of leaks  from US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning – was today freed from the high security Belmarsh jail in London .

For years, the US has argued that the hundreds of thousands of classified military documents – which disclosed information about the Iraq and Afghanistan wars – endangered lives.

The activist was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information amid what has been the largest security breach of its kind in the US military history.

Footage of Assange published on X in the early hours of this morning shows his departure from Belmarsh where he had been locked away for the past five years.

He is headed towards Stansted Airport where he boarded a private charter plane understood to have cost him $500,000.

It is understood that the Australian national has agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal charge of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.

In return, Assange will walk free and return to his country after years in self-exile.

This is expected to take place in a court in the Northern Mariana Islands tomorrow morning.

Wikileaks confirmed the reports in a statement on X: ‘Julian Assange is free. He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of June 24, after having spent 1901 days there.

‘He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a plane and departed the UK.

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‘This is the result of a global campaign that spanned grass-roots organisers, press freedom campaigners, legislators and leaders from across the political spectrum, all the way to the United Nations.’

It is a moment his supporters have been waiting for after 14 years of legal battles, campaigns and diplomatic tensions for him and his family.

Despite generous public support, Assange’s path to freedom has been paved by allegations of rape in Sweden and conspiracy theories about Russian interference.

Who is Julian Assange and what is Wikileaks?

Assange is an Australian editor, publisher and activist who founded Wikileaks in 2006.

He became interested in computers and mathematics at a young age and by the early 90s he was considered one of his nation’s best hackers.

JULIAN ASSANGE IS FREE Julian Assange is free. He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of 24 June, after having spent 1901 days there. He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a… — WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) June 24, 2024

His website rose to prominence in April 2010 when it published a classified video showing a 2007 US helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Wikileaks then dumped more than 90,000 classified US military documents on the war in Afghanistan, and about 400,000 secret US files on the Iraq war.

It also leaked 250,000 secret diplomatic cables from US embassies that made it to the front pages of newspapers.

The group returned to the spotlight ahead of the 2016 US presidential election when it published tens of thousands of emails belonging to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairperson.

Arrest of Assange and legal battle

A Swedish court ordered Assange’s detention in November 2010 as a result of an investigation into allegations of sex crimes made by two female Swedish Wikileaks volunteers.

He was arrested by British police in December 2010 on a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) issued by Sweden.

The activist denied all allegations, claiming that it was a pretext to extradite him to the US to face charges over the leaks.

Julian calling into Sydney from Stansted airport last night (his day time). #AssangeJet #AssangeFree pic.twitter.com/KIz3cZp498 — Stella Assange #FreeAssangeNOW (@Stella_Assange) June 25, 2024

In June 2012, Assange sought political asylum in the Ecuadorean Embassy where he then spent seven years in hiding.

Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation in 2017 but British police said he would still be arrested if he left the embassy over his failure to surrender to bail.

It was two years later that Ecuador revoked his asylum and he was carried out of the building before being thrown into jail.

Years of legal battles between US prosecutors and London’s High Court followed.

A timeline of Assange's lengthy legal battle

August: An arrest warrant is issued for Assange over two separate allegations – one of rape and one of molestation.

November: Stockholm District Court approves a request to detain the Wikileaks founder. An international arrest warrant is issued.

December: Assange presents himself to London police and appears at an extradition hearing where he is remanded in custody. He is later granted conditional bail at the High Court.

February: District Judge Howard Riddle rules that Assange should be extradited to Sweden.

November: Assange loses a High Court appeal against the decision.

May: The UK Supreme Court upholds the High Court decision.

June 19: Assange enters the Ecuadorian embassy in London, requesting political asylum. A day later, Scotland Yard confirms he will be subject to arrest for breaching his bail conditions.

June: Assange says he will not leave the embassy even if sex allegations against him are dropped.

July: Assange loses a legal bid to have an arrest warrant issued in Sweden cancelled.

August 13: Swedish prosecutors drop investigations into some of the sex allegations.

October 12: The Metropolitan Police end their 24-hour guard outside the Ecuadorian embassy.

September 16: Sweden’s Court of Appeal rejects a bid by Assange to have his sex assault warrant dropped.

January 17: Barack Obama’s decision to free Chelsea Manning prompts speculation over Assange’s position.

May 19: An investigation into a sex allegation against Assange is dropped by Sweden’s director of public prosecutions.

August 15: Assange is allegedly offered a deal to avoid extradition in exchange for revealing the source of hacked Democratic Party emails to end speculation over Russian involvement.

December: It is claimed that unnamed US figures who have been paying a security contractor to bug Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy have discussed a desperate plan to kidnap or poison him.

August 9: The US Senate Committee asks to interview Assange as part of its investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

September 27: Assange steps down as editor of Wikileaks.

January 23: Lawyers for Assange say they are taking action aimed at making Mr Trump’s administration reveal charges ‘secretly filed’ against him.

April 11: Assange is arrested after the Ecuadorian government withdraws his asylum. He is found guilty of breaching the Bail Act and remanded in custody at Belmarsh Prison.

May 1: Assange is sentenced to 50 weeks’ imprisonment by Southwark Crown Court. He continues to be held on remand in Belmarsh from September after serving the custodial sentence.

May 19: Swedish authorities resume their investigation into the alleged rape.

November 19: The alleged rape investigation is discontinued.

January 13: Assange appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and is backed by dozens of supporters including rapper MIA.

February 24: Assange faces an extradition hearing at Woolwich Crown Court, where his representatives argue he cannot legally be handed to the US for ‘political offences’ because of a 2003 extradition treaty.

March 25: Assange appears via video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he is refused bail amid the coronavirus crisis.

June 24: The US Department of Justice issues an updated 18-count indictment over Assange’s alleged role in ‘one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the US’.

January 4: A judge at the Old Bailey rules that Assange cannot be extradited to the US.

January 6: Assange is refused bail at Westminster Magistrates’ Court as the US government appeals against the decision to block his extradition.

August 11: The US government is allowed by the High Court to expand the basis of its appeal against the judge’s decision not to extradite Assange.

November 11: Sources tell the PA news agency that Assange has been given permission to marry his long-term partner in Belmarsh Prison.

December 10: The US government wins its High Court bid to overturn the judge’s decision not to extradite Assange.

December 14: Australia’s deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce speaks out to say Assange should not be extradited, but instead be kept in Britain and tried there or returned to his home nation.

December 23: Ms Moris says Assange’s lawyers have started the process towards a Supreme Court appeal over his extradition to the US.

January 24: Assange wins the first stage of his Supreme Court appeal bid against a decision to allow his extradition to the US.

March 14: Assange is denied permission to appeal against the High Court’s decision in December 2021 to extradite him to the US, the Supreme Court confirms.

April 20: Westminster Magistrates’ Court formally issues an extradition order, meaning Home Secretary Priti Patel is now responsible for deciding whether to approve the extradition, with two months to make her decision.

June 17: Ms Patel signs the extradition order. Assange has the usual 14-day right to appeal.

June 20: Australia’s prime minister dismisses calls to publicly demand the US drops its prosecution of Assange after the Wikileaks co-founder’s wife expressed hopes the government in Canberra would intervene.

July 1: Assange lodges an appeal against a decision to extradite him to the US

January 22: The campaign to free Assange steps up following support from the presidents of all major Latin American countries.

June 9: Assange loses latest extradition appeal bid.

July 29: US secretary of state Antony Blinken pushes back against Australian demands for an end to Assange’s prosecution.

January 10: The lawyer for Assange says the WikiLeaks founder’s life ‘is at risk’ if his final appeal against his extradition to the US fails.

February 15: Assange’s wife warns that the Wikileaks founder ‘will die’ if he is extradited to the US, ahead of his High Court appeal.

February 20: The United States’ bid to prosecute Assange is ‘state retaliation’, the High Court hears, in his final bid for an appeal in the UK.

March 26: Two judges at the High Court decline to dismiss or grant Assange’s bid for an appeal.

April 17: The two judges confirm the US authorities have provided an assurance to the court, meaning a decision on Assange’s appeal bid will be considered at a hearing in May.

May 20: Assange is given the go-ahead to bring an appeal on the grounds he may be discriminated against and not able to rely on free speech protections in the US.

June 24: Assange is granted bail by the High Court in London and released from Belmarsh Prison.

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Taylor Swift’s Favorite Kebab Shop Owner Declines Her VIP Ticket Offer For London ‘Eras Tour’ Show

It’s the hottest ticket in the world right now but one man has refused a VIP pass to Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour .

According to The Sun , North London kebab shop owner, Ahmed Khan , has turned down the 34-year-old singer’s offer to attend the tour’s London leg for free.

The outlet reported that Khan, who owns a kebab shop called Kentish Delight, “was forced to turn down the offer because he was understaffed.”

Kentish Delight became one of the most famous kebab shops in the world after Swift filmed scenes from 2017’s “End Game” music video inside the takeaway venue.

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Khan said, “She [Swift] first came in before the pandemic with Joe [ Alwyn ]. He knew we had the best kebabs so wanted to show Taylor. It did not feel like she was a big celebrity. She was very down to earth and spoke to everyone with respect.”

The store owner detailed how Swift’s management team reached out to him with tickets to one of her London concerts at Wembley Stadium.

The report also claimed that Swift’s team “ordered 45 kebabs” from Khan on Friday, June 21, and “were expected to do the same for the weekend gigs.”

Khan has created a “Taylor Swift” kebab in honor of the singer’s so-called favorite order — a chicken doner in pitta with salad and garlic sauce.

Related: Breaking Down All of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Surprise Song Mash-Ups

The news comes after a catering vendor who works at Wembley Stadium revealed Swift planned the food that’s on sale during her Eras Tour .

During the London leg’s eight-night run, Swift fans are being treated to a selection of “her favorite British-inspired foods,” according to Delaware North , a staff member.

“We know that Taylor Swift fans are expecting a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Wembley Stadium, and we are proud to enhance this through food and beverage,” Wembley Head of Concessions, Lewis Blake , told Us Weekly in a statement. “Our team has spent a long time researching all things Taylor Swift – and have tapped into the Swifties on our team – to create a food and beverage program that celebrates Taylor and gives her fans an opportunity to ‘taste’ The Eras Tour while they also see and hear it.“

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One dish, “The Karma Dog,” is topped with rainbow slaw and pink garlic aioli to recall the palette of Swift’s colorful music video with Ice Spice for her song of the same name.

Another, “Chicken, Chips and Seemingly Ranch,” consists of chicken tenders, seasoned fries and ranch, and references a viral report on the food Swift ate at a 2023 Kansas City Chiefs game.

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The singer had her boyfriend, Travis Kelce , join her on stage during her Sunday, June 23 concert at the end of her Tortured Poets Department portion.

Kelce, 34, joined Swift’s dancers, Kam Saunders and Jan Ravnik , in a morning suit and top hat as he pretended to apply blush to Swift’s cheeks before dabbing invisible makeup on himself.

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UK fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say 'So long, London' after Eras Tour

June 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

by LISA LEFF / Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter's lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind.

But the pop superstar's fans in the U.K. didn't have to listen closely to her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," to get the sense that Swift had soured on the country's capital city after long making it a regular hangout and then her second home. The record's fifth track is titled "So Long, London."

As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London's Wembley Stadium, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye. She is performing three nights starting Friday, and is scheduled to return to Wembley for five nights in August to close the tour's European leg.

The area around Wembley was transformed for the shows, with fans posing in front of a giant mural of the singer and traveling stairs christened "Swiftie Steps." Swift announced that 88,446 people were in attendance at Friday's show in what she called "the most exhilarating city in the world."

Swift gave fans a wink and a nod toward her London life during one of her two solo acoustic surprise songs: a piano medley that opened with the London-set "The Black Dog" and segued into "Come Back, Be Here" and then "Maroon."

London is the only city on the tour where Swift is stopping twice. Some worry the arrangement may represent a swan song of sorts, while others think it just reflects a new era in Swift's bond with the Big Smoke. Whether "So Long, London" turns out to be a final chapter or a bookend to her valentine to the city, the song "London Boy," Eras is arriving as an emotional milestone.

"Her relationship now kind of assumes London won't be somewhere she will be. It's not like there is an American football player living here," said Maggie Fekete, 22, a Canadian graduate student who credits the London references in Swift's music with orienting her when she moved to the city three years ago. "I think there will be a lot less London in her music, which is sad."

Stella Elgood, 25, of London, said Friday she assumed Swift would sing "So Long, London" at some point during her eight nights in the city but that Swift "will always be welcome."

"Especially since she dated Harry Styles, she's been here in the Zeitgeist," Elgood said.

For those who haven't been paying attention, Swift had a series of romances with famous British citizens (including Styles in 2012) that ended last year, when she started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The speculation surrounding "So Long, London" and a mournful companion song that mentions a London pub, "The Black Dog," stems from the 2023 breakup of Swift and English actor Joe Alwyn, who were together for over six years.

Alwyn is assumed to have inspired "London Boy," a song from her 2019 album "Lover." A special-edition "Lover" CD included what appeared to be a January 2017 diary entry in which Swift talked about being "essentially based in London" but trying to lay low. British tabloids later reported that Swift spent much of the COVID-19 pandemic sheltering with Alwyn in north London.

The Sun newspaper reported in December that the multiple Grammy-winner had bought a large property in the area and was remodeling it to be her base in Europe. After Swift released "The Tortured Poets Department" last month, however, a writer for the British edition of ELLE magazine observed that Londoners had an opening "for an all-American A-lister who can slot into her place in our collective consciousness."

"We had Swift before we lost her to her record-breaking, box office-breaking Eras Tour and now, it would appear that her vacant position has been filled by Zendaya," writer Naomi May playfully posited before listing the various locations the American actor had been spotted with her longtime boyfriend, British actor Tom Holland.

Either way, the capital is putting on quite a show of its own to make sure Swift and her fans feel appreciated. Guides are offering walking, bus and taxi tours that retrace her footsteps, including a kebab shop whose owner says his establishment is supplying sandwiches for the singer and her crew on Friday.

Before the end of August, Swifties can partake in a full diet of Swift-themed brunches and dance parties, or ride the London Eye Ferris wheel accompanied by a string quartet playing her music. Souvenir stalls in Camden Market, one of the places mentioned in "London Boy," stocked up on Swift-specific caps, T-shirts, bags and stickers in preparation.

Amy Unsworth, 34, who is from a small town near Manchester, England, and was born a month before Swift, said Friday that the singer's ties to the U.K. and vice versa extend beyond the capital.

"I feel like as a Northerner I have an affinity with her," Unsworth said, noting that Swift wrote many of the songs on her "Evermore" album while in England's Lake District with Alwyn.

"It's hard to know how she feels right now, being back, given her history."

Unsworth isn't worried Swift will turn her back on the U.K. Swift said from the stage that her British fans "have been some of the most supportive people in my corner since I started making music." Swift performed in London for the first time at age 17, when she appeared at the student union of Kings College London.

"I think she will come back" after Eras, Unsworth said. "She has too many dedicated fans not to come back. She's built up too much momentum here to just forget about us."

Zachary Hourihane, who co-hosts a Swift podcast called "Evolution of a Snake" and posts YouTube and TikTok videos under the name Swiftologist, said Thursday that it's too soon to know whether the singer will retain her honorary citizenship or part ways with London. As her fans know all too well, only time will tell with Taylor.

"Taylor is someone who retraces her steps a lot. Things are never really over with her. She likes to revisit things that have finished," he said. "Let's be realistic about it. Her relationship, even if it is, 'so long, goodbye,' she has good reason to be in London and good money to make there."

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Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage during Eras Tour show

(Gray News) - Taylor Swift can do it with a broken heart, but she does not have to.

On Sunday, Swift took her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to a new level by bringing him on stage during her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Kelce surprised the crowd and appeared with two of Swift’s dancers wearing a top hat and a black tailcoat during the transition from “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” to “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.”

The crowd erupted in cheers as he carried Swift in his arms. In other shows, two of Swift’s dancers carry her.

“TRAVIS KELCE HAS OFFICIALLY MADE HIS #TSTheErasTour DEBUT IN #LondonTSTheErasTour !” Taylor Nation, Swift’s official social media team, posted on X , formerly known as Twitter.

Kelce fanned himself and Swift, pretended to touch up her makeup and broke out in some dance moves in the scene.

Before walking away to sing “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart,” Swift turned toward Kelce and blew him a kiss.

Taylor Nation called the moment “The not-so-smallest hard launch that ever lived” on X .

On Monday, Swift mentioned the surprise appearance in an Instagram post that featured photos and video of Kelce’s debut.

“I’m still cracking up/swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut,” she said in the post .

Over the weekend, Swift and three-time Super Bowl champion also became Instagram official when she posted a photo with him and the British royals at Saturday’s concert.

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Mette says Taylor Swift's 'prowess is unreal' ahead of her opening London Eras Tour slot

When Mette takes the Wembley Stadium stage to open the first of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour of five shows, it won’t be her debut at one of the most famous venues in the world. But it will be the first time she’s there with a microphone in hand.

Starting in 2014, Mette toured the world with Pharrell Williams as one of The Baes, his renowned dance troupe. Summer Sonic in Japan, Glastonbury in England and other massive festivals around the globe – Mette has had plenty of opportunities to perform in front of tens of thousands.

But when she becomes part of the Eras Tour lineage on June 21, it will be different.

“I’m going to be so present on that stage,” she says. “Twenty-five minutes is going to go by fast .”

Mette’s debut EP, “METTENARRATIVE,” arrived last fall and launched the world-beat-pop single, “Mama’s Eyes,” which earned her a prestigious Ivor Novello award nomination this year. Her single, “Bet,” is a slice of irresistible dance-pop with a funk groove, and she’s readying the release of three more songs, “Muscle,” “Coming of Age” and “Small World.”

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But despite her quickly thriving musical pivot, she and Swift initially crossed paths when both were exploring a film opportunity – the critically mauled 2019 film version of “Cats .”

So who is Mette and why did Swift choose her for a coveted opening slot?

Mette admires Taylor Swift's ‘creative prowess’

Mette, 33, says the combination of performing at a show with not only the biggest artist in the world, but fellow opening act Paramore is “one of the many incredible circles of life surrounding me right now.”

She recalls attending the Vans Warped Tour in the mid-'00s and seeing Paramore perform and also remembers the year she turned 22 while at a dance camp in Duluth, Minnesota. Swift’s anthem in tribute to her age at the time was ubiquitous on radio and Mette happily bounced on her bed, singing along.

Though she hasn’t seen the Eras Tour live yet – Mette plans to head into the audience as soon as she can after performing – she’s watched key moments online , with a keen eye toward Swift’s dancers as well as the woman in the spotlight.

“Her work ethic, I admire it so much,” Mette says of Swift. “Her creative prowess is unreal. People talk about the fandemonium, but it’s a true passion connecting people around the world and she’s delivering it in a 3 ½-hour show. She’s an athlete.”

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Mette touts the inspiration of Beyoncé and Shakira

Born Mette Towley, she spent her childhood in the small town of Alexandria, Minnesota, and Baltimore, where she attended dance camp and learned about musical theater in movies such as “Singin’ in the Rain.” It’s also where Mette, whose Scandinavian name references her father’s roots, found her “tribe in the performance world.”

Growing up mixed race in a provincial area of the Midwest (her recent song “Darling Drive” harkens to a place where she felt protected by her white father and Black mother but also dealt with “challenging and sometimes unfair” experiences) and then finding comfort in the diversity of artsier Baltimore, Mette refers to her background as “stark intersections.”

She listened to pop and rock, appreciating the brilliance of Prince and also running home from school to watch “TRL” on MTV and be awed by the women owning the video world at the time – Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Nelly Furtado, Gwen Stefani – and soaking in their auras.

Beyoncé and Shakira left impressions on her creative brain and remain idols – Mette can recollect Beyoncé’s “Ring the Alarm” VMAs performance with awed clarity.

“They rent space in my head,” she says with a laugh. “I’m always impressed by artists who continue to evolve and be unbridled by ideas when people say they’re too old or they had a child or whatever. It’s incredible to watch artists I grew up loving continue to strive for excellence.”

‘Barbie’ movie opened Mette’s mind ‘to how fun music can be’

Mette still has a foot in film and appears briefly in the Greta Gerwig blockbuster "Barbie" as Video Girl Barbie, sporting a tuft of long black curls and a hot pink zip-up jacket with zebra-stripe inlays.

She says her current hairstyle is inspired by her celluloid counterpart, but she also gleaned deeper lessons from her monthlong-plus time on set.

“Those costumes were so fun and I accessed a level of camp that informed my video for ‘Van Gogh,’ ” she says. “Working on that set opened my mind to how fun music can be. I want to be taken seriously, yes, but the fun and the costumes and the hair and the makeup … ‘Barbie’ was just really inspiring for the look I’ve been rocking.”

Mette also recalls quietly watching Gerwig at work and marveling at how the director never raised her voice to make a point.

“The way she would reference a scene in a movie, like ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ she’d draw you in with what was in her brain and bring that out of you. She’s so talented, so smart, such a badass,” Mette says. “I’m so grateful for the people I’ve met in my journey through film and dance and music who are so inspiring, but they can be so humble.”

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Mette’s concert journey continues through the summer

The summer of Mette will continue as she hits the festival circuit in Europe, as well as Lollapalooza in Chicago in August.

Her second EP – home to the aforementioned singles – will be out in a few months and she’s invigorated by the “launching pad” that her moment in the Swift-iverse might bring.  

“It’s really incredible to me that all of these seeds I planted are really starting to grow,” Mette says. “There are so many points in my life that are electrifying me and making me believe in my journey.”