The Duero in Zamora
All through our travels we found the Duero or one of its tributaries – Soria, Avila, Salamanca – and now we had the Duero in Zamora. READ MORE
Semana Santa Museum in Zamora
We particularly wanted to see The Semana Santa Museum in Zamora, but found it had closed in 2022 with no indication when it will reopen. The floats in the museum have been relocated... READ MORE
The Cathedral in Zamora
The Cathedral in Zamora stands on the end of the promontory, overlooking the River Duero. We visited last year but I was keen to visit again. Buildings like this are very complex and... READ MORE
Salamanca to Zamora
A motorway leads from Salamanca to Zamora but we decided on a quieter road via Ledesma. READ MORE
A last evening in Salamanca
We coped with the AirBnB, had a fabulous stay in the town, and spent a last evening in Salamanca to enjoy the lights and share the evening ‘buzz’. Salamanca at night Building are... READ MORE
Corners in Salamanca
We didn’t have enough time in Salamanca and I could have wandered for several more days, exploring the corners in Salamanca. READ MORE
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Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Second Day’s Route continued, District IV (no.5)
Mr Bradshaw, if he had been so-minded, could have named his tour through District IV as ‘Crime and Retribution’ – I leave you with that thought… Mr Bradshaw and I set off from St Paul’s Cathedral again, ‘..through the great … Continued
Gresham Lecture – Journal of a Georgian Gentleman
The Gresham Lectures are free, and last night I attended the lecture given by Mike Rendell at the Museum of London. He was presenting his book, Journal of a Georgian Gentleman, a detailed picture of the life of one of his … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Second Day’s Route, District III (no.3)
Bradshaw’s walk today follows the new route opened through the City from St Paul’s Cathedral – Cannon Street, King William Street, London Bridge – to relieve the crowding in Cheapside, and with diversions along the way to view significant buildings … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London and its Environs
Bradshaw is guiding me through London in a series of Day Tours, pointing out significant buildings. I am following his routes carefully, but taking twice the time! Hints for further exploration are popping up: ‘fine warehouses‘ in the City are not … Continued
National Gallery, Carlo Crivelli
The National Gallery offers presentations on Monday lunchtimes, in the Gallery, in front of a painting. Today I ‘went with the flow’, didn’t think about whether I would enjoy the picture or not, and just turned up. Oh dear, I … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, First Day’s Route, District II (no.2)
Bradshaw’s District II begins at the intersection in front of the Mansion House. He notes the ‘..widening of the streets and other architectural improvements…which have made the busy region…worthy of the grandeur and importance of the first city in the … Continued
Preparing for Mr Bradshaw
Preparing for Mr Bradshaw is a serious matter. He gives a preamble to his guided tour – clearly I need to prepare thoughtfully before setting forth.
George Bradshaw
George Bradshaw (29 July 1801 – 6 September 1853) was born at Windsor Bridge, Pendleton, in Salford, Lancashire. After school he was apprenticed to John Beale, a well-known engraver in Manchester, and in 1822 he set up his own business in Manchester as an … Continued
Research sources
Mr first day with Mr Bradshaw will be Thursday 24 January and I am researching my itinerary. I am developing a list with information about activities which I have found interesting and stimulating (and which are free!), as well as … Continued