Sculpture in the City takes place in the City of London every year. With various sculptures spread across the urban landscape it makes a great place for a city treasure hunt. The latest edition of the event (the 13th Edition) runs until Spring 2025, so there is time to explore London without rushing. The City … More Sculpture in the City
On one of the hottest days of the year a group of us enjoyed a visit to Apsley House and the Wellington Arch. Apsley House is the London home of the Duke of Wellington. Just across the (very busy) road is the Wellington Arch. Both are owned by English Heritage. Apsley House Known as ‘Number 1, … More Apsley House and Wellington Arch
Could you be a City Adventurer? Are you the sort of person who enjoys participating in something challenging that fills you with the sense of achievement? Do you find you want to unleash your inner Indiana Jones and discover new places? Do you fancy exploring places that are a little off the beaten track. Are … More Are you a City Adventurer?
The City Adventurers spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring two venues near Cannon Street in the City of London. The first was The Temple of Mithras. The remains of the temple were discovered when Bucklersbury House was built in 1953-1957. However they were moved to a site in Temple Court and remained there until 2012 when they … More The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook
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?
The latest “Meet the Author event” attended by the City Adventurers were different to most. The guest author was Nuzo Onoh who is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Rather than taking about her latest book – “A Dance for the Dead” – she spoke about Ancestor Veneration in Black Communities. … More Ancestor Veneration in Black Communities with Nuzo Onoh
Guest Blog by Ian Thirkettle Following on from the last blog about multiple “right” answers……. At a recent quiz night, we had the question; How many counties are there in England? So, we sat there and drew a vague map of England and started putting in circles for each county. We got to thirty quite … More How many counties are there in England?
The City Adventurers headed to London Charring Cross for the 9.30am train to Tunbridge Wells. It was a pleasant journey of about an hour into Kent. The Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre We dropped off our overnight bags just around the corner and headed to The Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre for a tour of … More Royal Tunbridge Wells
Do you ever long for a bit of adventure in your life? Are you looking for somewhere or something to explore? Or maybe you love solving things, such as puzzles and word games, or pulling all the clues together and solving a problem Well, you are not alone. Join the City Adventurers and share experiences, … More Satisfy your inner Indiana Jones or Miss Marple and become a City Adventurer
Back in the 1980’s graffiti was seen as a problem in some areas, while others saw it as a way of brighten up the area. In Brixton, the council began commissioning street art and the London Mural Preservation Society became charged with maintaining it. Some art was by international street artists, while others was by … More Brixton Street Art