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”
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Winter Tours – No Crowds and (Sometimes!) Glorious Blue Skies
2026 has arrived with a burst of tour requests. After the excitement of Christmas, many people are looking for something new to do in January and February – and this can be a wonderful time to explore home territory or venture further afield. The photo is of Peninsular Barracks in Winchester – the site originallyContinue reading “Winter Tours – No Crowds and (Sometimes!) Glorious Blue Skies”
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”
What an amazing summer!
With snow on the ground, I’ve been looking back at photos from the summer – my first tour-guiding summer and it’s been absolutely fantastic. St Michael’s Church, Southampton on a beautiful sunny day – and a stop on all my Southampton tours. I’m loving doing the evening medieval vaults and hidden Southampton tours, and theContinue reading “What an amazing summer!”
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 