City Trails Blog
The king that made Portsmouth a City in 1926
Portsmouth has centuries of naval history, yet it only officially became a city in 1926 when King George V granted city status.
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Edith Pechey and the Edinburgh Seven: Women Who Refused to Give Up
Edith Pechey was one of the pioneering Edinburgh Seven, the first women admitted as undergraduate medical students in Britain - and they faced astonishing opposition.
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Helen Duncan: The Portsmouth Medium Prosecuted Under the Witchcraft Act
Discover the extraordinary true story of Helen Duncan, the Portsmouth medium convicted under Britain's 1735 Witchcraft Act during the Second World War.
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Edinburgh Quiz Trails: Two Incredible Self-Guided History Hunts Through Scotland's Magical Capital
The Edinburgh Quiz Trails were created in partnership with John MacEachen, a Scottish Blue Badge Tour Guide. Blue Badge Guides represent the highest professional qualification in tourist guiding and are renowned for their extensive knowledge, training and storytelling expertise. John's passion for Edinburgh and deep understanding of Scotland's history have helped create two history hunts that are informative, engaging and packed with fascinating stories.
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Winchester Quiz Trail: A Fascinating Self-Guided History Hunt Through England's Ancient Royal Capital
The Winchester Quiz Trail is an interactive walking adventure that combines sightseeing, puzzles and fascinating local history. Using our printed trail booklet, you'll follow a route around the city, answer clues and uncover stories hidden around every corner. His tour is called: Journey Through Winchester’s Past
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Portsmouth Quiz Trail: A Fascinating Self-Guided History Hunt Through Britain's Great Naval City
It’s a BUMPER 48 pages of history! The birthplace of Charles Dickens and the historic naval base of the south.Bryan’s tour is called: Rule Portsmouth
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Southampton Quiz Trail: A Fun Self-Guided History Hunt Through Southampton and Its Titanic Story
Hampshire historian Bryan Walsh is bringing his Southampton tour to life! It’s a BUMPER 48 pages of history! The maritime city that was the departure point of The Titanic and The Mayflower.
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Cardiff Quiz Trail: A Fun Self-Guided Walking Tour and History Hunt Around Cardiff
This isn’t just any Quiz Trail – this is Cardiff's Number One Independent Walking Tour Guide Eugene's tour brought to life! It’s a BUMPER 48 pages of history!
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