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Putting the well into Clerkenwell

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

I always like finding what’s beneath the surface in London, whether it is getting locked in with Roman ruins, snooping around for an ancient friary Finding the ruins of Whitefriars beneath the streets of London, getting up close and personal with … Continue reading →

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A bit of historic detective work on a young Victorian hero – Solomon Galaman

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

The book I have been working on recently is one of those labours of love that I sometimes do if only for myself that quite often seem to catch the imagination of others. Researching places relating to the heroes of … Continue reading →

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Bumping into John Keats at St. Guy’s Hospital

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

Sometimes when I am out and about in London I find that for a few days or even weeks my paths cross with that of a famous or historical figure on numerous and sometimes unexpected occasions and recently I have … Continue reading →

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Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival – Celebrating the 360th Birthday of Punch and Judy

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

One of the things about doing tours in London is that in a way it is both my office and indeed my stage and tours can be variable and incorporate whatever it is we come across in addition to my … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Film Review

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve been a fan of Downton Abbey since I saw the very first advert for a new ITV drama programme in the summer of 2010. 12 years later or about 18 years later going by the chronology of the show, … Continue reading →

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Visiting the State Apartments at Speaker’s House at the Palace of Westminster

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

Two weeks ago I wrote a post on how I randomly met Jeremy Corbyn on the London Underground. I met him when I was on my way into Parliament, not as a guide myself this time but as a tourist … Continue reading →

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The Quest for a relic from a journey of Discovery by Ernest Shackleton.

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

A few days ago I posted on the discovery of Endurance, a ship used by the legendary Ernest Shackleton during the last great Age of Discovery. Whilst it may be forever difficult to visit that vessel, there is a small … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Diary 86: Excluded, invaded but undefeated

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

This is Sam (not his real name) and he is 10 years old. Sam is a huge Sherlock fan and yesterday I did a hastily arranged Sherlock Walking Tour for him and his mother from Ukraine. This is my first … Continue reading →

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Walking the walk but not talking the talk!

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

The first Nursery Rhyme Tour of London was a big success (I hope) and went 4 hours with just a small hotchoc and church diversion. It was lovely to meet two Excluded tourists as we explored the places, origins and … Continue reading →

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Locked in an empty building with some Roman ruins

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

I always like to go exploring around London and am always on the lookout to make my tours better and just learn more in general. Over the years I have been afforded several opportunities to visit where no-one else goes, … Continue reading →

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