Svetlana Toporova

I’m a marketing professional and former journalist who has always loved writing stories and finding the right words. London is my biggest inspiration – especially Blackheath, where that rare village‑in‑the‑city feeling is still alive.

I secretly believe that when I grow up I’ll become a London tour guide, so it seems I haven’t quite grown up yet. For now, I walk around with my daughter, telling her little stories and curious facts about London, Blackheath and Greenwich.

I’m also obsessed with Halloween, which is exactly why this tour was born. I wanted to dive deeper into the mystical side of the streets I walk every day – and now I’m inviting you to join me there too.

I’m a local blogger, and this hobby grew naturally out of my constant curiosity about city history, local development and life with a child. My blog focuses on family activities in South London – exploring places, stories and moments that make this part of the city feel like home