Monthly Archives: January 2020

I’m moving house!

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Normally I try and have my blog posts pre-written.  In the winter this can be five or six ahead and in the summer just one or two if I’m lucky.   I’m always working 18 hour days and time is … Continue reading →

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Safety For The Dead

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

On the 29th December I arrived in London a little early for my tour that day so spent an hour or two exploring and sight-seeing myself , at least what passes for sight-seeing if you are a bit of a … Continue reading →

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The Roman Wall in an Underground London Car Park

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

In those few days between Christmas and New Years Day when it seems I am about the only person at work in London, I gave myself extra time to get into the city before meeting my tourists.   Normally busy … Continue reading →

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Cheers to pub signs!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

As we near the darkest and coldest nights in the U.K. many of us will be spending at least some times in pubs.   This would have been even more the case in years gone by.   There have been … Continue reading →

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Finding the ruins of Whitefriars beneath the streets of London

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Most people have heard of that very busy part of London known as Blackfriars but fewer know of Whitefriars.  It should be said that the colour here is nothing at all relating to the skin of the friars but rather … Continue reading →

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Ivinghoe Beacon – From the Bronze Age to a galaxy far, far away.

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Situated in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in Buckinghamshire, England, in the United Kingdom, standing 233 metres  or 757 feet above sea level. It’s relatively grand height has meant it has been an important point … Continue reading →

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My new Nursery Rhyme Tour of London

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

It’s at this time of year where as near as possible I have a slightly easier life.  Fewer tourists though doesn’t mean I’m not working.  In an ideal world I would be using January to write books but I’m still … Continue reading →

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Are pubs making a comeback?

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Most people around the world know that British pubs are a national institution but from 2001 to 2018, 25% of our pubs closed due to the changing nature of our societies, work-life patterns, availability of cheaper drinks elsewhere and other … Continue reading →

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My 2019 Year in Review

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

2019 was a busy old year and in keeping with most of the previous 44, not particularly good though far from the worst.  I guess that’s why I never celebrate New Year! Two of the highlights were definitely getting to … Continue reading →

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