10 Years Stories #3 – Beyond London – Taking Stories Nationwide
3 When London Wasn’t Enough By our third year, something exciting was happening: the TrailTaleplatform had matured. What began as a passion project exploring London’s hiddencorners had evolved into a robust system ready to share stories far beyond thecapital. The technology worked, the methodology was proven, and the mission wasclear—every town and village in […]
10 Years Stories #2 – The Technology – Built for Everyone
Design with Purpose. Share without Barriers From day one, TrailTale’s technology was built on two fundamental principles: performance and simplicity. We knew that if exploring felt complicated or clunky, the magic would be lost. Every feature needed to work seamlessly, every interaction had to feel intuitive. Whether you are tech-savvy or picking up a smartphone […]
10 Years Stories #1 – The Start – London
Where Passion Met Pavement TrailTale was born from a profound love affair with London—a city that reveals itself slowly, generously, to those willing to look beyond the obvious. For twelve years, working in the City of London meant something more than just commuting to an office. Every lunch break became an expedition. Every walk home […]
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
TrailTale’s mission is to connect people with their local heritage, nature, and high streets through engaging digital walking routes. In 2021, one of our most successful collaborations was with Bolton Borough Council, producing a series of trails that not only showcase the borough’s rich history but also elevate community pride and belonging. From the outset, […]
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 […]