Tag Archives: Tours

Coronavirus Diary 24 – Zooming around London

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

I had a brainwave today which isn’t unusual. What is unusual is that I have the time to act on it! I’m rather in a quandary, I’m living in this beautiful though work-in-progress new house and despite being at home, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Coronavirus, Coronavirus Diary, Corvid19, Diary, London, Private Tours, Tours, Virtual Tours, Ye Olde England Tours | 3 Comments

London Travel Gift For Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Many bloggers use December as a time to hawk their books and whilst I’m not above that…. (did I mention I have a huge range on Amazon, iBooks and elsewhere lol) I thought I would do something slightly different. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Christmas, Christmas gifts, Christmas ideas, Gift Certificate, Gift Voucher, London, Tours, Travel, walking tours | Leave a comment

Open House London

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Open House London has long been my favourite cultural event in London each year, despite the fact I’ve always been busy working and never got to enjoy the fun myself but it is the concept of it that I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Life, London, Uncategorized | Tagged Architecture, Downing Street, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, Open House London, Tours, Travel | Leave a comment

My first trip up Londons newest roof garden @ 120

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

As roof gardens go, The Garden at 120 is spectacularly high at only 15 storeys but aside from traditional old buildings which happen to have a few pots on the roof (my most memorable being the Windsor Hotel in Cairo), … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Cool Britannia, Life, London, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged City of London, garden, Garden at 120, London, Photography, Skyscapers, Tours, Travel | 3 Comments

New Year Musings and Thankyous

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

I hope you’ve all had a Happy New Year and Christmas period for those who celebrate it. Did anyone do any First Footing at New Year? This is the beginning of my 7th year of blogging and I’ve written before … Continue reading →

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The Memorial To Heroic Self-Sacrifice At Postman’s Park

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

One of the places I really enjoy visiting on my Secret Churches, Gardens and Ruins walk in the City of London is Postman’s Park. The small park was converted in the 19th century from being a cemetery for the adjoining … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, history, Life, London, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Heroes, Heroism, Memorials, Postman's Park, Self Sacrifice, Tours | 8 Comments

My ride in the last ever petrol London Black Taxi

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

In my role as a tour guide, I get to explore every hidden corner of London, though after nearly 5 years I sometimes feel like I am still just learning the ropes. Every day, every neaighbourhood reveals new secrets, new … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Heritage, Life, London, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Black Taxi, Hackney Carriage, London, London Taxi, London Transport, Tours, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | 2 Comments

A walk along the Grand Union Canal

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

It’s been a very warm and sunny Bank Holiday weekend in London and I managed to wangle it so that I didn’t spend every minute of it working. During a few hours of spare time I decided to go on … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, Science and Engineering, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Canals, hertfordshire, Star Wars, The Grand Union Canal, Tours, Travel, walks | 8 Comments

A Cute Salute At Windsor Castle

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

It’s not often if ever I post anything considered vaguely cute on my blog but having seen this yesterday, I thought it was too good not to share. The footage of four-year-old Marshall Scott who visited Windsor Castle on Wednesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Funny & Humour, Life, News, Travel | Tagged British Army, Coldstream Guards, Marshall Scott, The Army, Tours, Windsor Castle, Ye Olde England Tours | 6 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 →