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An Easter Walk

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

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.   Advertisements

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The home of Beatrix Potter & the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

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 →

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A close encounter with a Brocken Spectre

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

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 →

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I climbed Skiddaw – Englands 6th tallest peak

Posted on October 9, 2016 by

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 →

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A small step for man – A giant leap for my company, Ye Olde England Tours

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

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 →

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12th Night – Christmas isn’t over yet!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

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 →

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Barnard Castle and the Silver Swan at The Bowes Museum

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

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 →

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