Hidden Gem

Roman Surprise at Spud U Like

Here in Chester, you can marvel at the remains of this ancient Roman bath while munching on your jacket potato with tuna and cheese in the basement room of this cafe. […]

-London

Enter Here All Ye Wrens

The Church of St Mary-le-Strand, whose foundation stone was laid back in February 1715, is something of a hidden gem, standing on a small island in the middle of the Strand, […]

-London

Three Doors at the Tabernacle

The other day I had just stopped for a quick coffee (ok, and a cake…) and was dashing to a meeting near Old Street Station when I stumbled across these […]

-Paris

One Lonesome Door

Built between 1613 and 1632, the Hôtel de Retz first took this name in 1649, when Pierre de Retz and his wife acquired what had previously been known as the Hôtel d’Elbeuf. The niece […]

-Edinburgh

Views over Edinburgh

– Look Up, Look Down, week 10 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

-Edinburgh

Through the Railings

The Water of Leith is a hidden gem of Edinburgh. It is the main river flowing through Edinburgh to the port of Leith. The peaceful walkway enjoys gorgeous scenery and […]

-Manchester

Manchester’s Hidden Gem

St. Mary’s Church, better known as the Hidden Gem, was founded in 1794 in the centre of what was then, the poorest quarter of Manchester. A priest, Father Broomhead, purchased […]

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