Tag Archives: holidays

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 →

Posted in history, Life, London, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Archeology, history, holidays, London, Roman, Roman Wall, walking tours | 2 Comments

The day we rioted as the government stole 11 days of our lives!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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 →

Posted in Cumbria & The Lake District, Life, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Beatrix Potter, holidays, Jemima Puddleduck, Lake Windermere, Life, national trust, outdoors, Peter Rabbit, Travel | 8 Comments

A close encounter with a Brocken Spectre

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 3 Comments

Barnard Castle and the Silver Swan at The Bowes Museum

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

Some of you may remember back in October I went on holiday to the north of England and made a number of popular posts on my trip into old mines, behind waterfalls and along Hadrians Wall amongst other places. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, history, Northumberland and Durham, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum, castles, County Durham, history, holidays, Life, Photography, Silver Swan, Tours, Travel, vacation | 5 Comments

Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

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 →