Now if you were on foot instead of tires, it is at this point, stood standing in the doorway of The Wykeham Arms, that if you desired a less arduous trek one could point their person to the left & back towards the Kingsgate & then bearing in a righterly direction, proceed down College Street…
Tag: Sightseeing
Winchester: The Former capital of England (part 1)
When it comes to history, I must admit that this fine & pleasant land has shed-loads of it. And there is one place that has more than it’s fair share – Winchester. Essential Historical Trivia Located in the heart of Hampshire, it is suggested that the city known as Winchester, first started out as a…
The Dawdlers Aide-memoire
For those born into this ‘modern-age’ the concept of dawdling can seem a little daunting, if not bewildering. The ability to saunter along at a leisurely tempo whilst appreciating the architecture & landscape, is for many at odds to the angst-ridden, ‘snooze & you lose’ attitude that is culturally rife in society. Therefore, I have…
Southwark: A place in London
London; the capital city of the Great Britain. As a frequent visitor to this part of the country, I thought I would describe an area about which I have dawdled many-a-time; Southwark (pronounced by those familiar with those parts as Suvuck). Located on the South Bank of the River Thames, it was first mentioned as…
Portsmouth: The home of the Royal Navy
When I first commented to a former resident that I was considering visiting Portsmouth, the prestigious home of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy, I must admit I was a little taken aback by their answer – “Don’t bother going into the city – it’s bloody awful”. Needless to say I heeded their advice & avoided the…
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