The City Adventurers headed to the City of London for a spot of sight-seeing. 30 St Mary Axe, otherwise known as The Gherkin, is one of the City of London’s most recognisable pieces of architecture. This distinctive landmark got its nickname due to its round, vegetable-like design. A feature of the London skyline, the glass-fronted … More The Gherkin
Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden is a hidden gem. It was created around 1840 by Francis Gibson, a local Quaker businessman who also built the Fry Art Gallery. Francis Gibson designed the Garden as a series of interlocking ‘rooms’, each with its own unique character. View more on https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAqG68LtOrx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Want to join us on … More Bridge End Garden
Running until 13th October, the Owl Art Trail is taking place in North London. The owls trail has been organised by North London Hospice, with support from Haringey Council and in partnership with Wild in Art. It is made up of over 50 decorated owls; about 30 large owls, sponsored by businesses and uniquely decorated … More Owl Trail
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?