Master Jonjon Tourist Videos

[Description] Exhibition of Nottingham's rebellious past (basement gallery), paintings, cloth making industry and a temporary exhibition on Paul Smith. Robinhood adventure and underground cave separately ticketed. Date of visit: 2021.11 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] James Thornhill's commission showing William and Mary's triumph over other nations, Britain's sea explorations, inventors and mythology. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Etymology] Also known as "Shrek's Adventure!" but the experience has non-Shrek characters as well. [What to See] Appetiser: A near-360 degrees, cinematic flying-bus experience with water sprays. Mains: Actor enactments of Shrek scenes from room to room. Advertising dessert: Poster boards and video games. [Jump scares] Thrusting seats, rats emerging in seat cushions, strobing lights and moving walls. Date of visit: 2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Black and white photos from the 70-80s. Multiple artists. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Residence built 1616-21. Now a wedding venue with current tenant occupying the east wing. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A.k.a. Crown Inn, a Grade I-listed hotel built 1585.  Date of visit: 2021.10 Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A showcase of the town's history starting as a salt-maker from brine springs. And making cheese. Date of visit: 2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A cold war bunker-turned-museum. With exhibitions and period rooms showing communication equipment, life support, nuclear war leaflets etc. and a disturbing medical room. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Pop-up museum in Warrington's shopping centre as the Grade II-listed museum and library is under maintenance. With a selection of Warrington's artifacts, paintings, photography and fossil prints. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

  [Description] An early meeting place for the Primitive Methodism movement since 1811. You will find Hugh Bourne's grave opposite the chapel. Date of visit: 2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Built 1636 for Ranulphe Crewe. Currently a Grade I-listed hotel. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[What it is] A demolished train yard now turned into a museum. [What to see] A collection of trains, including the rare interCity APT (obsoleted during testing in the 1970-80s). A functioning, original signal box from the age of steam with actor re-enacting a typical day. A series of panels showing the town's history in the centre. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Clay artworks showing the complex relationships between humanity and the environment. Multiple artists. Date of visit: 2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Temporary exhibitions happen on the first and lower ground floor. Unfortunately, most other galleries are closed for renovation. [Hidden gems] A new gallery behind the cafe celebrates Spitfire's local designer, RJ Mitchell. Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Once Spode's ceramic factory, now celebrating his life and invention of "bone china". Temporary exhibition near the stairs. [Perks] You can make yourself a cuppa in the tea room (next to the shop). Date of visit:2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Descriptions] A showcase of works of from the ten awarded ceramic artists. Additional display in the corridors and further down lower basement. Date of visit: 2021.10 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Most of the garden is open except the northwest tip or when it's too close to the palace.  The tip with its summer house and a rose garden is accessible with the guided tour add-on, Garden Highlights. Date of visit: 2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A collection of vintage vehicles on two floors. Highlight: reconstruction of Glasgow's street of the late 19th-early 20th century. Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] The story of the oldest police force - established with one inspector in 1779. Formalized later with the Glasgow Police Act 1800. The gallery near the exit has an impressive showcase of police memorabilia from across the world. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A two-artist show with three videos shown in a loop on cultural identity, queerness and bullying. Date of visit: 2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A regimental museum in a long, narrow building. More exhibits upstairs. [Getting there] Nearest station: Charing Cross (Glasgow). Exit the station and walk up Newton Street. Take your second right into Sauchiehall Street and the museum will be to your left in less than a minute. Date of visit: 2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Descripton] Named after the museum's founder J. Mclean. Opened 1876. Gallery: exhibition on local artist paintings.  Museum: G.F. Watt's inventions. Shipbuilding in Greenock and its decline. 1/F: Animals and artifacts from around the world. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Built 18th century. Then largely destroyed by a fire and only the white wings survived. Rebuilt late-19th century for the 3rd Marquess of Bute. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Ground floor museum with two galleries: Bute's geology and wild life, and history and objects. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] George Robertson's home (built 1808) turned into a hotel. Category A listed. [Preservation] Jonjon Preservation Score: 3.12 /5. Indicating observable effort in maintaining the heritage's period. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Buillt for the 11th Lord Blantyre, R. W. Stuart. Completed in 1845. Became a hospital at one point. Currently a hotel, category A listed. Date of visit: 2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Firefighting equipment, vehicles, and their local history. [Viewing sequence] Head for the viewing room first for an intro video on British firefighting. [Perks] You can sit in the firefighter parked outside the entrance. Ask staffer for assistance. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Waltham Forest Council demonstrating how to retrofit a 1902 house, from EPC E to an A. On a budget of £112, 000. Date of visit:2021.09 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Originally John Gresham's estate. A Tudor house largely rebuilt in the 1770s and 1820-50s. You can visit the Tudor part of the building (currently an exhibition room) as part of the guided tour. Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Mansion house with nine bays, rebuilt 1789 by Henry Griffith on the site of an old lodge. Currently a hotel. Grade II* listed. Jonjon Preservation Score: 3.04 /5. Indicating observable efforts in keeping heritage as it has used to be. Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

  [Theatre reopening] UK's sound designer OWEN CROUCH on his freelancing during the pandemic. And with our meow-nificent bonus track! Watch the webisode - Owen's selected involvements - Trigger Warning (Camden People's Theatre)  Othello (Unicorn Theatre) BU21 (Trafalgar Studios) A Local Boy (The Pleasance) Trojan Horse (Summerhall / national tour) Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] The house started as Anne Fitzroy's residence from 1805 and is further modernized especially in the 1920s. Currently a prestigious golf resort. [Preservation] Currently ungraded. Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] 18th century home to Charles J. Fox. Now a golf and spa resort. [Preservation] While the building is not currently listed, efforts have been put to maintain its period alongside other more modern extensions. Jonjon Preservation Score: 4.12 / 5 Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Grade II*-listed building, brewer Joseph Mawbey's home built ~1765 in late Palladian style. Currently a wedding venue with event rooms, an atrium dining hall and twelve rooms upstairs for accommodation. Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] A showcase of local musicians starting from Chesney Hawkes, who once lived in Chertsey. And who also helped curate this. [Quirks] Much like last time I was here , the dates of these temp exhibitions are shrouded in mystery. They could have lasted for months and/or years. Date of visit: 2021.08 1 additional video on Chertsey Museum available. Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

[Description] Story of the town starting on the first floor - with 50000 B.C. stone tools. [The Building] Built ~1788 as an an entertainment venue. [Quirks] The temporary exhibition room is locked. Talk to the reception for the keys. Currently showing "Land in the Bend of the River". Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

Clip: GREAT FOSTERS (Egham) [Description] Built as a royal hunting lodge in 1550. Currently a hotel. [Highlights]  Worth a mention - working Victorian toilets near the restaurant. Use it! Clip: GREAT FOSTERS (Egham) [Location] Nearest station: Egham. Requires a twenty-minute hike. Exit the station and go south along Manocrofts Road. Then turn left into Stroude Road all the way passing the roundabout. The entrance will be to your left. Clip: GREAT FOSTERS (Egham) Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

Reception. LENNOXLOVE (Haddington) [Description] Castle-like house passed down through failing dukes and earls. Currently the residence of the Duke of Hamilton (occupying the private east wing). Clip: Exterior. LENNOXLOVE (Haddington) Date of visit:2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

JOHN GRAY CENTRE MUSEUM (Haddington)  [Description] History of East Lothian from early settlements (in Skateraw), to fishing villages and battles and manufacturing. Clip: JOHN GRAY CENTRE MUSEUM (Haddington) Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

WHAT IT IS. Residence that might have been where John Knox has spent his final days. Upper floor. JOHN KNOX HOUSE (Edinburgh) WHAT TO SEE. Exhibition on the Scottish Reformation, including the rivalry between Knox and Mary, Queen of Scots. Clip: Upper floor. JOHN KNOX HOUSE (Edinburgh) Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

  [UK's new normal] Lighting designer Tim Mitchell on how serious this autumn will be for theatre. Bonus: Has WARS ended in Denmark? Tim's selected involvements: Gielgud Theatre 2020, "Up Start Crow" UK tour 2019, "Curtains" English National Opera 2018, "Iolanthe" Birmingham Repertory Theatre 2018, "The Snowman" UK tour 2017-19, "Nativity!" Royal Shakespeare Company 2017, "Anthony and Cleopatra" Watch the webisode: Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

WHAT IT IS. 'Typical' residential building preserved to showcase living in the Old Town. Each floor is fitted with items and furniture from different time periods. Second floor. GLADSTONE'S LAND (Edinburgh) VIEWING SEQUENCE. We go backwards in time. Start on the third floor, in the year 1911, and walk down to first floor, which is 1632. Clip: First floor. GLADSTONE'S LAND (Edinburgh) Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

WHAT IT IS. A banking museum inside Lloyd's Scottish headquarter. MUSEUM ON THE MOUND (Edinburgh)  WHAT TO SEE. History of how Lloyd has merged with many other banks. A Display on centuries of British coins and notes. Clip: MUSEUM ON THE MOUND (Edinburgh)  WHAT TO DO. Strike your own coin under Alexander III's reign. Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

GREYFRIARS KIRK (Edinburgh) WHAT IT IS. Kirk dedicated in 1620. Clip: GREYFRIARS KIRK (Edinburgh) DIRECTIONS. Nearest bus station: Grassmarket. Walk uphill along Candlemaker Row. You'll reach the entrance within seconds. Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND (Edinburgh) WHAT IT IS. A museum in the "museum of everything" tradition. History of Scotland. Animals, geology, artefacts from round the world, vehicles and phones. TEMP EXHIBITIONS. Temp exhibitions happen on the third floor. Currently: "The Galloway Hoard: Viking-Age Treasure" and "Typewriter Revolution".   Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger

Entrance staircase. SURGEON'S HALL MUSEUMS (Edinburgh)  WHAT IT IS. A collection of three museums in one building: pathology, dentistry, and surgery. Dentistry is exiled to a corner on the top floor. Pathology: an army of jars (much like  Hunterian Museum ). Surgery: disturbing videos and equipment. Clip: Entrance staircase. SURGEON'S HALL MUSEUMS (Edinburgh) Date of visit: 2021.08 Need me? Let's chat . Time is asset: save it for better with a 25-min museum tour . Or find yourself in a novel , check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize . Tags - in_depth_tourism; museum; London_writer; London_travel; indie_writer; independent_blogger