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 […]
My city of the Week – Exeter
City: Exeter County: Devon If you are heading towards Cornwall on your summer holiday, I would highly recommend a stop in Exeter. Once labelled as ‘The Jewel of the West’, Exeter is a beautiful city influenced by a rich history dating back to the Romans. Today only the Roman Wall on Southernhay remains to mark […]
My town of the week – New Alresford
Town: Alresford County: Hampshire Alresford has it all, history, beauty and a unique trade of its own! Famous for its watercress trade, holding a festival each spring! What I love about Alresford is the beauty of nature mixed in with the trade of the town. In the distance over the river Alre you can see […]
Bewdley
Town: Bewdley County: Worcestershire Beautiful is the word to describe the town of Bewdley, as it was called Beaulieu in medieval times. I enjoyed seeing how the merchant history of this town shapes the buildings and structures that you can see, and gives Bewdley a uniqueness that is worth visiting. As I had […]
My Town of the Week – Saffron Walden
Walking the streets of this first town is a walk through time. The historical beauty can be seen through a transformation spreading over 1000 years! The town itself is nearing 2000 years old and is well worth a visit. The name Saffron Walden comes from the prosperity of the nearby saffron farming in the 1300s. […]
Protecting the London Skyline
Have you ever wondered why the Cheese Grater is shaped, as a Cheese Grater? It’s true that this unique shape makes it more iconic then if bit had the shape of a square pillar, but there is more afoot then you realise. If you are into urban planning, you should already know it is usually […]
The Great Fire of London
On Sunday 2nd September 2016, London commemorated the 350 year anniversary of the Great Fire of London. The fire itself was significant, due to the remarkable size, and the lack of control held over it. But, the events that occurred at the beginning of September 1666, would also change London as a city. The story […]
Sculpture in the City
When walking the streets of the City of London, a visitor or resident can spot on their day to day travels, sculptures in different street corners. Each sculpture holding its own unique story, and I want to share some of these with you. ‘Sculpture in the City’ started in 2011, and is now in its […]