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Tag Archives: holidays
The Roman Wall in an Underground London Car Park
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
Posted in history, Life, London, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Archeology, history, holidays, London, Roman, Roman Wall, walking tours
3 Comments
The day we rioted as the government stole 11 days of our lives!
If you think moving the clock an hour in October is a tedious, weird thing to do that only cheats you of an hour of precious useful daylight in the evening then do spare a thought for our forebears who … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life
Tagged Calendar, church, City of London, Gregorian Calendar, holidays, Julian Calendar, Parliament, Royal Society, Time
1 Comment
An Easter Walk
On Easter Sunday, I went to Church and I took my iPad so thought you might like to see some of the photos which I took.
Posted in Life, Photography, Religion and Faith
Tagged All Saints Church, Christian, church, Easter, holidays, Mama, Photography, walks, Woods
2 Comments
The home of Beatrix Potter & the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit
Following my exertions in the early part of my holiday a few weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to have an easier sort of day. That didn’t mean it wouldn’t be a very full one however, … Continue reading
A close encounter with a Brocken Spectre
Fear not, this isn’t an early Halloween posting though the word ‘Spectre’ is accurate in the spooky image that it relates to. In my last post on climbing Skiddaw, I neglected to mention that I was lucky enough to see … Continue reading
Posted in Cumbria & The Lake District, Life, Travel
Tagged Brocken Spectre, Cumbria, Glory, holidays, Lake District, Life, Photography, Rainbow, Skiddaw, Vacations
2 Comments
I climbed Skiddaw – Englands 6th tallest peak
For the week of October 1st -8th, I actually had my first days off from giving tours since February. I was exhausted and quite ill, and a week on, I still am though slightly less on both counts. Longer time … Continue reading
Posted in Cumbria & The Lake District, Life, Photography, Travel
Tagged Hiking, holidays, Lake District, Life, Mountain, Photography, Skiddaw, vacation, walks
13 Comments
A small step for man – A giant leap for my company, Ye Olde England Tours
It is now almost 3 years I started Ye Olde England Tours with the aim of providing a professional, friendly and totally personalised series of tours. Originally there were just 5 tours to choose from and now have 39 (with … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged business, England, holidays, Life, London, News, Tours, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
6 Comments
12th Night – Christmas isn’t over yet!
You might not realise it but today (or indeed yesterday depending on your calendar) is 12th night. In my street most of the Christmas decorations have been taken down with people and you could be forgiven for thinking Christmas is … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Religion and Faith
Tagged 12th Night, Candlemas, Christian, Christmas, Culture, Epiphany, history, holidays, Holly Man, Life, tradition, Wassailing, winter
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Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum
After visiting both Mostar and Montenegro in successive 12 hour trips and many days of hiking up mountains, climbing city walls and the excitement of long car rides and boat trips I felt like I needed an easy day. I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Croatia, Culture, Dubrovnik, Game of Thrones, garden, history, holidays, Life, Photography, Travel, Trsteno, vacation
7 Comments