Off the Beaten Track
My passion for TrailTale began in London, where I encouraged you to look for what is hidden underneath your nose, and to see more than the ‘obvious’ gems of London. The same can be said about many picturesque towns in Great Britain, that are often overlooked by well-known places of interest. Why not visit Rochester? […]
The Hogarth Murals
The topic of this blog entry is a real hidden gem worth the time and effort to find and watch it. This mysterious gem is hidden behind the St. Bartholomew Hospital’s museum. William Hogarth lived in London between 1697 and 1764. He was born in Bartholomew Close which is now part of the Hospital’s buildings. […]
Southwark; The lawless quarter
Southwark is conveniently placed south of the River Thames, and In the 1500s the only connection The City of London had to areas south of the Thames, was London Bridge. This served an important purpose, as visitors to The City coming from the south, would pass through Southwark, to cross London Bridge. Southwark did not […]
Town Centre Regeneration – TrailTale’s case study
An exciting initiative of TrailTale has been to collaborate with different Councils across Great Britain, to create exciting digital routes accessible by phone for both residents and tourists, to explore the local heritage and beautiful countryside, while also promoting local businesses on the high street to entice shoppers after the Covid-19 lockdowns. One of TrailTale’s […]
Chipping Campden
Town: Chipping Campden County: Gloucestershire I would highly recommend visiting the Cotswolds in south England. There you will find the scenic town of Chipping Campden. It is probably the most scenic place in the Cotswolds, whether you are just passing by, or you are visiting the Cotswolds for several days, this place is not to […]
Off the Beaten Track
My passion for TrailTale began in London, where I encouraged you to look for what is hidden underneath your nose and to see more than the ‘obvious’ gems of London. The same can be said about many picturesque towns in Great Britain, that are often overlooked by well-known places of interest. Why not visit Rochester? […]
Ledbury
Town: Ledbury County: Herefordshire A small gem in the heart of Herefordshire is the quaint town of Ledbury. If you have a chance to visit Ledbury, you will see magnificent sites that are unique to this town! Hellens Manor, the astonishing 13th century manor house is hard to miss coming from the south of the […]
Hidden London
The UK is home to some of the most beautiful and historical cities and towns in Europe. With a rich history dating back hundreds of years, many historic places across Great Britain offer a unique glimpse into our cultural and architectural history. However, London tops them all. The metropolis, home to almost 9 million people, […]
The High Street Footfall Decline – TrailTale’s Solution
A Growing Decline According to the Retail Gazette Analysis (2019) – In the past 7 years, British high streets have suffered greatly. In total, the high street footfall has declined by 10%, an incredibly large statistic; considering that our population is growing, rather than shrinking. The analysis has also reported that more than 240,000 individuals […]
Huntingdonshire towns are now featuring on TrailTale
Back in November 2020, Huntingdonshire Council contracted TrailTale to produce town routes for the towns in the district. Last week the first seven routes were published, featuring the district’s interesting history and heritage. Included in the release are: Huntingdon – the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, and the town is steeped with his memory. It also […]