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A Sad Tale of Heroism

Union Street in Southwark is little changed from the late 19th century, although there were many hop warehouses that have now dissapeared situated behind the rows of shop premises. However, the name has changed, as this section was known as Queen Street and laid out around 1747 to provide better access to the Greyhound coaching… Continue reading A Sad Tale of Heroism

A road, Musa acuminata and Gertrude Astbury

A coupe of weeks ago my feet were bitterly complaining that I’d taken them for granted after a couple of days walking around testing out two new audio tours and without my permission had guided me into a local hostelry and bid my brain to order a pint. As I sat there trying to ignore… Continue reading A road, Musa acuminata and Gertrude Astbury