Listen up and see London "with fresh eyes"

Yesterday, May 31 was the 150th anniversary of the first occasion on which Big Ben, the famous bell in St Stephen's Clock Tower, was rung. Today sees the beginning of the Story of London. A range of themes will be celebrated during the month long celebration: history, music, theatre, art, architecture, film and fashion.

The Story of London will be a month long celebration of the "city's past, present and future". One of the keynote anniversaries being celebrated this summer in London is the 500th anniversary of the coronation of King Henry VIII, the monarch who is most popularly remembered for having had six wives.

London Mayor Boris Johnson says: "There are so many stories to tell, in so many different ways, and the Story of London will be a kaleidoscopic exposition of the city's past, present and future. It will bring together some superb attractions for visitors and Londoners, who will also be able to 'revisit' their city with fresh eyes."

Londoners and visitors alike can enjoy exploring the most populous city in Europe on foot with five Walk Talk Tour audio downloadable tour guides. Go walk about with a Walk Talk Tour and see the sights on your own terms. Should an attraction during - or after the month long Story of London - demand a closer look, with a Walk Talk Tour it's easy to stop your tour and then resume it when you are ready.

Hopefully, the weather will be bright and sunny in London during the Story of London. However, if the weather does take a turn for the worse, listeners can make the most of the flexibility afforded by a Walk Talk Tour to look round a world famous attraction, indulge in a spot of retail therapy or take the opportunity to have something to eat or drink.

Each Walk Talk Tour London tour guide costs just £5.95. All of our London tours are available in French, German and Spanish. All of the London tours - bar the longer City & South Bank Circular audio guide - can be completed in two hours, but, listeners are free to take as long as they wish to explore the sights on each tour's route.

For more information on the activities taking place during the month long festival check out the Story of London website.