Tag: History

Beyond London: Walking through a Picturesque Paradise at RHS Bridgewater in Manchester

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Welcome along to another expedition outside London, which in this edition takes me up to Manchester to visit the glorious RHS Bridgewater. Located in Salford, the garden opened on 18 May 2021 and is the fifth and newest garden owned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) – alongside Wisley (Surrey), Rosemoor (Devon), Harlow Carr (Yorkshire)…… Continue reading Beyond London: Walking through a Picturesque Paradise at RHS Bridgewater in Manchester

Beyond London: Tranquility at Titsey Place and Gardens in Surrey

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Welcome along to another one of my trips outside London – where this time I’ll be exploring Titsey Place and Gardens in Oxted, Surrey. The quintessentially English country house is known for being the home of the Gresham and Leveson-Gower families. Today, its delightful splendour is preserved by a charitable trust.   The house originates…… Continue reading Beyond London: Tranquility at Titsey Place and Gardens in Surrey

🎧 Episode 9: Regent’s Park to Soho Square

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Hello and welcome to episode 9 of the London Wlogger podcast! In this show join me to learn the history and some fascinating facts behind the picturesque Regent’s Park, the iconic BT Tower and the cute Soho Square in my latest walking podcast! You can read more about this walk here 👉  http://bit.ly/RegentsParkToSohoSquare To see…… Continue reading 🎧 Episode 9: Regent’s Park to Soho Square

Ham Common to Hampton Court Bridge: Exploring the Thames Path from Ham and Teddington to Kingston and Hampton

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Thanks for joining me on another walking adventure of the capital! My walk today begins in Ham Common near Richmond, takes me past the historical Ham House and to Petersham Lodge Woods. I’ll then stroll along the Thames Path to Teddington Lock and Kingston Railway Bridge, before walking over Kingston Bridge and taking the Barge…… Continue reading Ham Common to Hampton Court Bridge: Exploring the Thames Path from Ham and Teddington to Kingston and Hampton