Tessa Dagley

I work in EdTech, and spend most of my spare time either chatting about history or plotting random escapades. l love old photographs, even older buildings, silly facts, and finding curiosity in the seemingly mundane. My favourite kind of day is when I put on my trainers and rucksack, and set off aimlessly to explore the lesser-known corners of a city.

I now divide my time between Sweden and the UK.

I always feel a sense of stability and reassurance when pacing down the hill towards the small but vibrant centre of Canterbury, my home town. I am there at least four times a year. It is a truly special place.

I've simultaneously grown to love the space and light of my current home, Stockholm: there's nothing like a cycle along the water in this unique capital city to wake me up in the morning! I started getting into the local history when I was asked to lead an in-person walking tour for colleagues around my office. This led me down all sorts of archival rabbit-holes, spies and all...and I began delving into other neighbourhoods.

I feel lucky to live in two very different yet equally beautiful places.