Off the Beaten Track
My passion for TrailTale began in London, where I encouraged you to look for what is hidden underneath your nose, and to see more than the ‘obvious’ gems of London. The same can be said about many picturesque towns in Great Britain, that are often overlooked by well-known places of interest. Why not visit Rochester? […]
The Hogarth Murals
The topic of this blog entry is a real hidden gem worth the time and effort to find and watch it. This mysterious gem is hidden behind the St. Bartholomew Hospital’s museum. William Hogarth lived in London between 1697 and 1764. He was born in Bartholomew Close which is now part of the Hospital’s buildings. […]
Southwark; The lawless quarter
Southwark is conveniently placed south of the River Thames, and In the 1500s the only connection The City of London had to areas south of the Thames, was London Bridge. This served an important purpose, as visitors to The City coming from the south, would pass through Southwark, to cross London Bridge. Southwark did not […]
Off the Beaten Track
My passion for TrailTale began in London, where I encouraged you to look for what is hidden underneath your nose and to see more than the ‘obvious’ gems of London. The same can be said about many picturesque towns in Great Britain, that are often overlooked by well-known places of interest. Why not visit Rochester? […]
Hidden London
The UK is home to some of the most beautiful and historical cities and towns in Europe. With a rich history dating back hundreds of years, many historic places across Great Britain offer a unique glimpse into our cultural and architectural history. However, London tops them all. The metropolis, home to almost 9 million people, […]
My city of the Week – Exeter
City: Exeter County: Devon If you are heading towards Cornwall on your summer holiday, I would highly recommend a stop in Exeter. Once labelled as ‘The Jewel of the West’, Exeter is a beautiful city influenced by a rich history dating back to the Romans. Today only the Roman Wall on Southernhay remains to mark […]