Friday 15 August 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day – and the end of the Second World War in 1945. On 8 May 1945, along with the rest of the country, Southampton celebrated VE Day – Victory in Europe Day – and, along with the rest ofContinue reading “80th Anniversary of VJ Day Walk – Southampton in WWII”
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Join me for some of my public City Walks in 2025
With spring very definitely here now, I thought it a good time to publish the dates of my spring and summer 2025 public city walks. If you’re interested in doing a walking tour of Southampton, Winchester or Salisbury – or of all three! – I’d love to see you. Southampton People on Southampton tours areContinue reading “Join me for some of my public City Walks in 2025”
Walking Tours of Southampton, Winchester and Salisbury
I love delivering walking tours of these amazing cities. They’re so different to each other, but each with so many surprises. It’s fascinating to watch everyone’s reaction, especially when seeing the less well-known and sometimes hidden buildings and tucked away streets, and hearing intriguing – sometimes mind-boggling – stories. While Southampton’s Bargate is definitelyContinue reading “Walking Tours of Southampton, Winchester and Salisbury”
Caroline Wigley 