Tag Archives: Tours

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 →

Posted in Life, writing, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Blogging, Happy New Year, Life, New Year, s, Tours, Travel, wordpress, Ye Olde England Tours | 2 Comments

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 | 7 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 | 1 Comment

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 | 6 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 | 5 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

Since I’ve been gone…

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

If you’re reading this then you may have noticed that I have got a little behind with my blog posting. I’m hugely sorry about that. Something has been tapping at my window demanding my attention and sadly that thing is … Continue reading →