Tag Archives: Southampton

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”

Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton Walking Tour

Many people are surprised to learn that Southampton was once an elegant and chic spa town, and that one of the city’s most famous residents during that time, was our famous novelist Jane Austen. And with 2025 the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth in 1775, a guiding colleague, Christine, and I have put togetherContinue reading “Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton Walking Tour”

Historic Southampton and Christmas Past

I’m looking forward to doing my Southampton and Christmas Past tours at 1.30pm on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 15 December 2024. These are public tours, and so if you want to join me, simply book online – details below – or pay on the day. We meet beside the lions on the north sideContinue reading “Historic Southampton and Christmas Past”

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”