Let’s travel back to 320 BC. Aristotle, the original life coach, dropped a truth bomb that still hits today: “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Fast forward a few thousand years, and it turns out he wasn’t just being deep; he was giving us a DIY manual for life. But if happiness is a “do-it-yourself” project, why does it feel … More The Happiness U-Turn: Why Getting Older is Actually a Upgrade
Let’s be honest: We’ve done our time. We’ve survived the toddler tantrums, the teenage eye-rolls, and the mountain of laundry that never seemed to end. Now that the nest is empty (or at least quieter), Mother’s Day shouldn’t just be about sitting by the phone waiting for a “Happy Mother’s Day” text from a kid … More The Mother’s Day Manifesto: Stop Waiting for the Bouquet
The lights of Broadway (on London’s West End) was the next theatre stop for the City Adventurers. This time we were seeing a musical. The Producers is playing at the Garrick Theatre. Named after the great 18th-century actor David Garrick, this theatre is an intimate jewel box tucked away on Charing Cross Road. Its relatively small … More The Producers at the Garrick Theatre
The City Adventurers headed to Soho Place, to see The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, a chilling dive into the world of espionage. Opened in 2022, @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre built in over 50 years. It is a state-of-the-art “theatre-in-the-round,” meaning the audience surrounds the stage on all sides. … More The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Soho Place
In the heart of London’s West End, the Aldwych Theatre is currently playing host to Shadowlands, a production that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally devastating. Opened in 1905, the Aldwych is a Grade II listed building designed by the legendary theatre architect W.G.R. Sprague. It stands as a beautiful example of Edwardian architecture, featuring … More Shadowlands at Aldwych Theatre
St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’. On our trip to see the Houses of Parliament, The City Adventurers stopped off at St Margaret’s, which is free of charge to visit. We even … More St Margaret’s Church, the parish church of the House of Commons
The City Adventurers stepped into horticultural history at Myddleton House Gardens. Located in Enfield, North London, Myddelton House Gardens offers a rich tapestry of horticultural heritage. This unique site was once the cherished residence of the influential botanist and plantsman E.A. Bowles, and the gardens today serve as a vibrant, living tribute to his exceptional passion … More Myddleton House Gardens
As we approached the imposing Tudor gatehouse, we noticed the clock with only one hand. This feature wasn’t a mistake. It has only one hand as that was all the estate workers needed to know the hour. Underneath the clock is the motto of the family that have owned the Hall for generations. “Sans Dieu … More Ingatestone Hall
The City Adventurers visited the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury, a site that powerfully blends social history with world-class art. The UK’s First Children’s Charity Established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the original Foundling Hospital was the first home in the UK for children at risk of abandonment. Coram’s vision was brought to life through the extraordinary support of … More Foundling Museum
Sunken Secrets and Underwater Treasures: A Journey with David Gibbins The City Adventurers recently dove into the mysteries of the deep during an enthralling talk at the London Archives. World-renowned maritime archaeologist and bestselling author David Gibbins shared insights from his latest non-fiction book, A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks. With over four decades of experience excavating … More A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks