Monthly Archives: November 2019

Visiting the home of Joseph Hedley whose murder in 1826 shook the world!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

A few weeks ago whilst out on a 11 day tour of Newcastle. Northumbria, Durham and the Lake District, with the lovely Lorraine from Tasmania, I had the opportunity to revisit the Beamish Open Air Museum. The working and living … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, history, Life, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Beamish Open Air Museum, Durham, Joe The Quilter, Joseph Hedley, Murder, Newcastle, Northumberland | Leave a comment

The Bridge of Sighs in Oxford

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

There are so many beautiful sights to see in Oxford, the famous old university city known as the City of Dreaming Spires due to the wonderful architecture of Oxford which is prone to take the breath away of even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, history, television, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Hertford Bridge, Hertford College, Oxford, The Bridge of Sighs, Ye Olde England Tours | 1 Comment

Going to my first NFL game at Wembley Stadium, London

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

A few days ago I managed to get to see my very first live-action NFL game at Wembley Stadium, London. Normally Wembley is the home of Football but for a month or so eat autumn, it becomes the home of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London, Popular Culture | Tagged Gridiron, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, NFLLondon, Sport, Wembley | 1 Comment

Electing a new Speaker to the House of Commons

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Following the often delayed departure of the previous Mr. Speaker John Bercow, this week sees the election of the next speaker of the House of Commons. How does one become a Speaker? Firstly one has to already be a sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, News, Politics | Tagged Democracy, House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, John Bercow, Mr. Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House | 2 Comments

A close look at a grave of a Pirate or is it?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Huddled on the the battered coast of Northumberland you’ll come across many an ancient ruin, castle or church. There is more than enough to spend an hour or so at St Aidan, so named after the saint who died on … Continue reading →