Tag Archives: Ye Olde England Tours

My newest tour – Stanmore Circular Private Walking Tour

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Finally I have finished putting together my newest tour, Stanmore Circular Private Walking Tour. It’s all ready available for booking on the Ye Olde England Tours Website and on popular sites such as Viator and Trip Advisor. It’s all entirely … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Diary 25 – Planning for the future

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

I hope everyone is as well as can be in magnificent social isolation. Last night was of course our weekly 8pm Clapping For Carers where we come to our front doors and show our support for NHS workers. It’s my … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A look at my local Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association… Trough

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association was an association set up in London by Samuel Gurney, a Member of Parliament, and philanthropist and Edward Thomas Wakefield, a barrister, in 1859 to provide free drinking water. Originally called the … Continue reading →

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Are pubs making a comeback?

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Most people around the world know that British pubs are a national institution but from 2001 to 2018, 25% of our pubs closed due to the changing nature of our societies, work-life patterns, availability of cheaper drinks elsewhere and other … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Life, London, News, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged British Pubs, community, Pub Tours, Pubs, Wetherspoon, Ye Olde England Tours | 6 Comments

The Bridge of Sighs in Oxford

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

There are so many beautiful sights to see in Oxford, the famous old university city known as the City of Dreaming Spires due to the wonderful architecture of Oxford which is prone to take the breath away of even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, history, television, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Hertford Bridge, Hertford College, Oxford, The Bridge of Sighs, Ye Olde England Tours | 2 Comments

The West Brompton Time Machine in the heart of London

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

You can find most things in London but it might not be your first guess as to be the location of what is currently thought to be the most likely candidate for a Time-Machine in the world, if such a … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, London | Tagged Brompton, Cemetery, Death, Dr Who, Egypt, Hanna Courtoy, Joseph Bonomi, Time Travel, Victorian, Ye Olde England Tours | 5 Comments

Winston Churchill style icon? Siren Suits – the precursor to Onesies.

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

It was only 2 or 3 years ago where much of the world, or at least those perhaps lacking in sartorial elegance, was obsessed with an item of clothing known as a Onesie. Usually made for people who want a … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, Travel, WW2 | Tagged Boiler Suits, Churchill, history, London, Siren Suits, WW2, Ye Olde England Tours | 1 Comment

Supporting BBC Comic Relief with a very special Sherlock tour

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Today is Easter Monday and though I’m working as I have done every day so far this year, it seems like an apt time to make this post considering the time of year. One of the nice things I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London, television, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged 221B Baker Street, BBC, charity, Comic Relief, Louise Brealey, Sherlock, Speedy's, Uma Stubbs, Ye Olde England Tours | 6 Comments

Walking Londons Canals at Camden Lock

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

For our next stage of walking the canals of London we leave behind the picturesque Primrose Hill and Regents Park and continue east towards the a part of London that couldn’t be more different, Camden Lock Market. As we get … Continue reading →