The latest installment of the annual architecture festival Open House London sees the Salterton Arts Review and the Urban Geographer combine their interests and visit a range of interesting spots across the city. Open House London 2024 Well that’s it, I’ve finally done it. I’ve got so overexcited at Open House London that I have […]
This interesting exhibition on a lost Greenwich chocolate house includes both an atmospheric recreation and some cold, hard facts. Chocolate House Greenwich On a recent trip to Greenwich, I included my first ever stop at the Old Royal Naval College’s Visitor Centre. I’ve been to the Old Royal Naval College a few times: to outdoor […]
An illustrated walk around the Greenwich Peninsula from Maze Hill to Woolwich Dockyard. By far the most industrial of our Docklands walks, and all the more interesting for it. Docklands Walks – A Complete Set! It’s been a while since we did a walk from Gilly Cameron-Cooper’s book Walking London’s Waterways. And today’s walk is […]
A review of an outing to English Heritage’s Ranger’s House and Wernher Collection, on the border between Blackheath and Greenwich Park. A homeless collection and a collection-less house: a match made in heaven? Ranger’s House – A History Have you heard of the Ranger’s House? I don’t blame you if you haven’t, I’m sure many […]
A roundup of the talks and events I made it to as part of Open House 2021. A mix of old and new this year, with a particular focus on my new neighbourhood of South East London. Open House London 2021 It’s that time of year again! 2020 was the first time I was ever […]