The Bollard of Bankside
The area around Bankside and Borough is blessed with a range of bollards but a common history. After defeating the French in the Napoleonic wars,
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Southwark Cathedral’s Shocking Start
On Bankside, close to Borough Market and just by the Golden Hinde replica ship stands an often overlooked memorial to a fascinating Bankside legend. Southwark
The surprising histories of Borough’s street names
The street names around Borough Market have unusual histories behind them. From medieval brothels to Dicken’s villains, Bankside continues to surprise. Borough and Bankside have
It’s oh so quiet…
So, you may have noticed that I am not offering many tours in October and November. Well, that’s because something unexpectedly wonderful is happening… I’m
