Tag Archives: Ye Olde England Tours

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 | 2 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 | Leave a 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 | 3 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 →

Posted in Heritage, history, Life, London, Travel | Tagged Camden, Camden Market, London, London Canal Walking Tour, Pirate Castle, Regent Canal, Ye Olde England Tours | Leave a comment

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

London – The first National Park City in the World

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

One way or the other, London is famous for many things. Whether it be History, finance, empire, culture or just the weather. One of the things that might not spring to mind when you think of London, however, is just … Continue reading →

Posted in geography, Life, London, Photography | Tagged Environment, Hampstead Heath, London, National Park City, Park, Pocket Parks, Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common, Ye Olde England Tours | 6 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 →