Southern Story Househttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/A close reading of the stories places tell.enWhy Old Streets Bend Around the Groundhttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/why-old-streets-bend-around-the-ground/https://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/why-old-streets-bend-around-the-ground/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:50:00 +0000LandscapesWhy old streets bend around the ground: read how slopes, streams and old boundaries shape a route, and learn which clues call for closer checking.How to Read a Building Plaque and Map Togetherhttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/how-to-read-a-building-plaque-and-map-together/https://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/how-to-read-a-building-plaque-and-map-together/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:50:00 +0000LandmarksLearn how to read a building plaque and map together, connect an inscription to its setting, and keep visible clues distinct from unanswered questions.Before the Street Sign: How Places Were Namedhttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/before-the-street-sign-how-places-were-named/https://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/before-the-street-sign-how-places-were-named/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0000Place NamesBefore street signs, place names helped people find destinations and landmarks. Learn how everyday speech, local records and maps connected a name to a route.The One-Story Trap in Local Memoryhttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/the-one-story-trap-in-local-memory/https://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/the-one-story-trap-in-local-memory/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000MemoryThe one-story trap in local memory turns a vivid anecdote into the only account. Learn how to shape a clear display while keeping different experiences in view.A Winter Walk Through a Market Squarehttps://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/a-winter-walk-through-a-market-square/https://southernstoryhouse.co.uk/a-winter-walk-through-a-market-square/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0000Everyday PlacesTake a winter walk through a market square and notice where shelter, entrances and trading routines shape a route, without mistaking one visit for the norm.