Tag Archives: ruins

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 →

Posted in history, Life, London | Tagged Carmelites, church, Fleet Street, London, ruins, White Friars, Whitefriars | 2 Comments

My new tour – Sacred, Secret, Gardens of London

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

One of the joys of doing walking tours around London is that I often come across new areas, secret oasis almost, in the midst of one the largest and busiest cities in the world. I find that my tourists often … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, history, Life, London, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Christopher Wren, churches, City of London, London, Private Tours, ruins, St Dunstan's in the East | 13 Comments

The Worst Restorations Ever

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

The U.K. is covered in old buildings and ruins. Deciding which to fully or partially restore, which to manage to prevent further degradation and which to let disintegrate away is a complicated process depending on the structures uniqueness and importance … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Funny & Humour, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Castillo De Matrera, castles, Ecce Homo, Egypt, Funny, Life, Qing Dynasty Fresco, Restoration, ruins, Tutankhamen | 4 Comments

Sights from the moors

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

During our days out on holiday we spent quite a lot of time just driving around. The weather was entirely perfect every day and we all enjoyed just being somewhere where there were no people and often no birds or … Continue reading →

Posted in Northumberland and Durham, Photography, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Culture, Heritage, history, holidays, Industry, Mining, Moors, North Pennines AONB, Photography, ruins, Tours, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | 9 Comments

The ruins of Binham Abbey and then on to Holkham Hall

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

Yesterday we decided to visit the stately home of Holkham Hall and set off late in the morning having taken a leisurely breakfast more cups of tea than I usually would. It was another sunny day and if it were … Continue reading →