Santo Domingo to Soria
After the few delightful days in the Parador it was time to travel on, from Santo Domingo to Soria. We had to arrive in Soria in the early afternoon because roads were to... READ MORE
Two Churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
These two churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the Cathedral and the Monastery of San Francisco, are magnificent buildings, but also very peaceful places. We visited both in the past, but here... READ MORE
Sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada
Well, we are tourists and so there must be some sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada! READ MORE
The walls of Santo Domingo de la Calzada
The walls of Santo Domingo are no longer complete – in fact, there are only hints of what existed in the past. We walked round the walls on our last visit, but it... READ MORE
A Rural Walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada
On two afternoons we went for a rural walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada, just to keep the parts moving. Last time we were here, it was green… READ MORE
Off to Spain!
It has been a tough year, and we set off to Spain feeling very tired and drained. We are visiting several new places and, despite the tiredness, looking forward immensely to the trip.... READ MORE
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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
Bradshaw, Day 1 , (no.1)
This momentous day, Bradshaw, Day 1, (no.1), marked the start of my blogging and photography and a new turn on the road. It seems curious that a Victorian gentleman was the person to hold my hand!
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
Exploring London with George Bradshaw’s Hand Book
Yesterday I purchased (‘bought’ doesn’t seem quite appropriate!) ‘Bradshaw’s Illustrated Hand Book to London and its Environs, 1862’ at Foyles and next week, having done some homework, I will start exploring, guided by Mr Bradshaw of railway guide fame. The book … Continued
National Gallery
The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square has free lunchtime lectures, 13.00, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Yesterday I settled down in the Sainsbury Wing Theatre with around 200 other people and it was marvellous! I learned about ‘Murillo’s depiction of life in … Continued