Over the years, the City Adventurers have met many fascinating authors and creators. Sometimes at book launches, sometimes at exhibitions or literary events, and occasionally in the most unexpected places….. Often the most memorable people we meet on our adventures are not part of the itinerary. During our recent trip to Japan, we found ourselves … More Meeting Carl Radford
Before the late 16th century, London’s theater scene was a nomadic one. Actors performed wherever they could—inn courtyards, college halls, and private homes. That changed in 1576 when James Burbage and John Brayne built “The Theatre” in Shoreditch, London’s first purpose-built playhouse. By the 1580s, a rising star named William Shakespeare had joined the resident … More From Midnight Heists to Masterpieces: The Birth of The Globe
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
Explore, Discover, Experience ! Ditch the mundane and dive into urban thrills with the City adventurers! Are you passionate about exploring the world and learning new things? Want to enjoy being part of a close-knit community with other puzzle solving adventurers? City Adventurers is a UK-based social club for mature adults who love to embark … More The CityAdventurers
Marble Hill House is one of the finest surviving examples of early 18th century architecture and landscaping in England. It was owned by Henrietta Howard, an influential figure in early Georgian London. Henrietta was born into the Hobart family of Norfolk. Orphaned at a young age (12), she married the dissolute Charles Howard, the youngest son … More Marble Hill House
Being a City Adventurer can be a lot of fun. We get to explore new places, discover new things and experience adventures. I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve “Saved the World”, either by completing an escape room or assisting Dr Who. We’ve caught more murderers than you can shake a stick at, … More Are you a City Adventurer?
William ‘Billy’ Tallon was the Queen Mother’s devoted servant for 51 years. Now a play has been written about this “fabulously camp, larger-than-life character”. Background The Queen Mother’s household was quite unlike any other that survived into the early 21st century, retaining an Edwardian splendour. A very grand household, it employed more than a dozen full-time … More Backstairs Billy
Being a City Adventurer can be a lot of fun. We get to explore new places, discover new things and experience adventures. … More Are you a City Adventurer?
I’m finally ready to launch the social group “City Adventurers” and will be blogging about our adventures on the alternative website https://cityadventurers.wordpress.com/ as well as here. Please visit us and subscribe to my blogs.
Your chance to see the Gilbert White House for free:- Heritage Open Day is 19th September 2019 Tickets available for Heritage Open Days Three historic figures at one historic house Gilbert White House Gilbert White’s House Gilbert White was a “parson-naturalist”, a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. He is best known for his world-famous book Natural History and … More Three historic figures at one historic house