Southampton has more medieval city walls still standing than any other city in the country – and with the recent unveiling of the new development to the east of the Bargate, we now have even more of the walls to explore. I regularly take tours looking at the wall along the north from the BargateContinue reading “Exploring Southampton’s Medieval City Walls”
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Walking the Medieval Streets of Salisbury
Guests are always amazed that we can define a year for the founding of Wiltshire’s city of Salisbury – 1220 – and that’s because that is the year in which the cathedral was founded. There was no city of Salisbury before the building of the cathedral – the city grew up surrounding and because ofContinue reading “Walking the Medieval Streets of Salisbury”
From Whitchurch Silk Mill to Southampton’s American Story
And my link between Whitchurch Silk Mill and Southampton’s American Story? CPD (continual professional development)! As a guide, I love that there’s always an excuse to get engrossed in research, to get lost for hours in reading, the ferreting out of fascinating – and often astonishing – information and stories. Going down ‘rabbit holes’ seemsContinue reading “From Whitchurch Silk Mill to Southampton’s American Story”
80th Anniversary of VJ Day Walk – Southampton in WWII
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”
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”
