Street Art Highlights in Bristol
Whilst you might have been under the impression that street art first saw the light of day in the cultural hub that is London, this form of urban creativity has actually been nurtured and developed in...
View ArticleA Trip to Smithfield Market
Sometimes I end up catching an early train that gets into London at a ridiculous hour of the morning – five or six o’clock, too early for anything to be open except the greasy spoon cafes and a couple...
View ArticleWeird Names of London
I used to walk through Little Britain every day on my way to work. Nothing at all to do with Matt Lucas, David Walliams and the hit TV show – its name reflects the fact that once upon a time the Duke...
View ArticleOne For The Road? Historic London Pubs
The London pub is a great tradition and one that has been established for many centuries. From old ale houses through to the modern day bar-pub hybrids with wasabi nuts on tap and a range of boutique...
View ArticleBirmingham Is Hobbit-Forming: Exploring The City’s Links With J.R.R. Tolkien
One would think, judging by the hyperbole and publicity surrounding native-Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s hugely successful film adaptations of Tolkien’s masterpieces Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit,...
View ArticleA Brief Guide to the Delightful Resorts of Dorset
For holidays in the UK that combine the best of England’s rural beauty, historic monuments and landmarks and a choice of coastal resorts ranging from the traditional and fun-packed to the tranquil and...
View Article8 of the UK’s Best Summer Food Festivals
You only have to turn on the TV any night of the week and witness the endless procession of popular cookery shows to realise just how much the British love their food and anything associated with it....
View ArticleNo Capital Expenditure – London’s Best Free Attractions
Back in the day, Dick Whittington was attracted to London on the premise that the city’s streets were ‘paved with gold’. That was a few centuries ago. Today, London’s visitors are probably more...
View ArticleSouthampton & Around, A City Guide
The city of Southampton makes for an ideal getaway for anyone looking to kick back and relax. With a history that goes back to the Stone Age, Southampton is the perfect place to explore the rich...
View ArticleRooms for the Knight: The UK’s Best Castle Stays
Centuries ago, Britain seemed to get into an awful lot of fights. When England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales weren’t scrapping with each other with each other, they were defending themselves from the...
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