MUDLARKING ON THE RIVER THAMES
Mudlarking is an old, very London specific form of amateur archaeology, where people can inspect the shores of the Thames in central...
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THE SECRET SPACES OF LONDON CITY WALKING TOUR
London Guided Walks run walking tours across London, focusing on different areas and aspects of the capital. Providing public guided...
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THE STORY OF MAURICE BLIK - BELSEN SURVIVOR
Maurice Blik is a world famous sculptor who was born in Amsterdam in 1939. Interned in Belsen for several years as a child, he recently...
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THREE DAYS IN LONDON – THE ROYAL ITINERARY
From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, London’s royal heritage is immense. Scattered about the city and beyond, choosing what to...
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ODSTOCK CHURCH, JOSHUA SCAMP AND THE CURSE OF THE GYPSY QUEEN
St. Mary's Church in Odstock is a 12th century, Grade II listed Anglican church just outside the Wiltshire city of Salisbury. A small...
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ROUND THE BEND TOURS WITH WESSEX WATER
In the spirit of this website being about off-the-beaten-path travel and exploring the places that no one else goes, today I went on a...
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WE HAVE WAYS FEST 2022
We Have Ways Fest is a three day festival of all things World War II which takes place in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside....
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THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL 2022
The History Festival, the biggest in the world, has just finished in the Chalke Valley in Wiltshire. Attracting some of the biggest names...
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JOHN HAMILTON - DUNKIRK VETERAN AT THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL
In 2019, Dunkirk veteran John Hamilton was invited to the Chalke Valley History Festival to talk about his experiences. Chalke Valley...
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FIGHTING WITH THE FRENCH RESISTANCE – THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF JOHN JAMMES
The Chalke Valley History Festival is the biggest history festival in the UK, and runs for a week of lectures, talks, living history...
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JACK MANN - SAS VETERAN AT THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL
At the Chalke Valley History Festival today, former World War II SAS veteran talked about his experiences in World War II and his horror...
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VISITING EAST KNOYLE - THE BIRTHPLACE OF CHRISTOPHER WREN
East Knoyle is a small Wiltshire village which sits just inside the border of the Cranborne Chase Area of Natural Beauty. Only 3 miles...
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SOUTHWICK - THE D-DAY VILLAGE THAT TIME FORGOT
The village of Southwick, near Portsmouth on the south coast of Hampshire, has a long and varied history. Home to an 11th century priory,...
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A WALK ON THE QUIET SIDE - MUCHELNEY ABBEY TO LANGPORT: TAKING YOUR TIME
In the second of her 'Walk on the Quiet Side' series, Anna takes us on a gentle riverside walk from the 7th Century Mulcheney Abbey to...
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BROCKHAMPTON ESTATE - MEDIEVAL MANOR HOUSE AND GROUNDS
Brockhampton in Herefordshire offers the Slow Traveller a glimpse into the world of the English Manor from the Middle Ages through to the...
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THE TITANIC EXPERIENCE, BELFAST
Belfast is very appreciative of its Titanic Museum that has brought tourists and employment to the city. Our bus driver proudly informed...
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THE TROUBLES BLACK TAXI TOUR, BELFAST
Even for those with some sketchy understanding of Northern Ireland’s history, the Black Taxi Tour comes as a shock. The drivers are...
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CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL, BELFAST
Prisons seem to have something of a macabre fascination for those lucky enough never to have been subjected to enforced detention....
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A GUIDED TOUR AROUND STORMONT, THE SEAT OF NORTHERN IRELAND'S GOVERNMENT
With the ever changing political situation in Northern Ireland, it’s difficult to predict exactly what will await you on a visit to...
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THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND
The Giant’s Causeway is one of earth’s natural wonders, iconic and instantly recognisable. Although it can have up to a million visitors...
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A WALK ON THE QUIET SIDE - LYME REGIS: A BACK STORY
The popular Dorset town of Lyme Regis sits right on the south coast, a pretty seaside resort with golden beaches, a famous harbour and...
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SALISBURY CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS 2022
After a two year hiatus, the annual festival of flowers has returned to Salisbury Cathedral in a glorious celebration of both 800 years...
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VISITING PALLANT HOUSE, CHICHESTER
The Pallant House Gallery in Chichester on the south coast of Hampshire, is a great discovery for the art lover. It’s of particular...
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ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER
St Paul's is one of the most defining landmarks of the capital, its large dome instantly recognisable as a symbol of the city's defiant...
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