Ye Olde Guide

Welcome to Ye Olde Guide.  In this episode we are exploring Stoke-on-Trent including: Its renowned pottery industry, which thrived due to the factory system and the influence of Josiah Wedgwood. Pottery played a significant role in shaping the city's population and character.  A proud musical legacy, with famous musicians like Robbie Williams hailing from Stoke-on-Trent. Williams' connec...

🏰🌆🔍 Explore the legacy of England's city walls and their hidden histories in this fascinating podcast episode.   We discuss cities where walls have left a lasting legacy including York, Chester, Berwick upon Tweed, Southampton, Exeter and London.  We discover how these walls were once essential for defence and trade, and why they fell into decline over time. With just a few remaining walls...

From its esteemed position in political history to its thriving cultural scene, Cambridge has something for everyone. In this episode, we'll take you on a journey through five categories that showcase the city's unique heritage: Politics & War: Discover how Cambridge played a key role in British politics and produced 14 prime ministers.   Plus, a gruesome artefact of another leader.....

What are the festive traditions of the towns and cities of England?  We revisit some of the towns we've visited on the podcast to explore how Christmas has been celebrated over the ages. We wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Send us Fan Mail

A podcast guide to the history and heritage of Warrington. Warrington is not usually on the tourist trail but nevertheless boasts abundant history: A key river crossing point leading to the town being a key location in the English Civil war  The centre of many industries which have left a legacy on the Warrington skyline The location of early innovations in water and rail transport Home of a famou...

Welcome to Ye Olde Guide, a fact-filled historical tour of the towns and cities of England. In this episode we are visiting the contiguous towns of Windsor and Eton.  Windsor has been the centre of royal power in Britain for much of the past millennium, while Eton's scholars have occupied a central place in political and cultural life.  In this episode we will discover: - The history of Winds...

Welcome to Ye Olde Guide to Kingston Upon Hull, usually known simply as Hull.  This podcast guide to Hull provides a historical guide to Hull including places to see in the city today In this episode we will discover: -        Hull’s famous MP William Wilberforce, who spearheaded the abolition of slavery, and who’s home became a fantastic museum -        The history of one of Britain’s most import...

Join Ye Olde Guide on an historic tour of Shrewsbury. A town which may have one of the best preserved historic centres in England, numerous listed buildings of interest and the birthplace of one of the greatest scientists in history. The podcast explores the history of Shrewsbury in five categories: Politics & War: how the geography of Shrewsbury led to it being at the heart of historic Anglo-...

Ye Olde Guide is visiting Lancaster, a city with a famous name, ancient history, well known for its castle, yet almost forgotten as a centre of global trading power. In politics & war - the House of Lancaster is a recognisable name, but Lancaster saw little action in the Wars of the Roses.  It was a bigger stage in Anglo-Scottish conflict including a raid by Robert the Bruce. For culture we ex...

Join us as we visit Lincoln. Famous for its castle and cathedral we explore the history of Lincoln.  Boasting what may well have been the world's tallest building, the nation's steepest urban hill, and the site of key battles in the history of England, Lincoln is a city packed with historical buildings.   Please see our website yeoldeguide.com for more details and to leave feedback Send...

Welcome to Ye Olde Guide, a podcast about the history of English towns and cities. In this episode we visit Birtain's oldest town founded by the Romans, who built some of the largest and best preserved ancient buildings in Britain.  We discuss the incredible city walls, the Norman castle, Roman theatres, and a fantastic variety of museums to keep any visitor entertained. Ye Olde Guide explore...

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Ye Olde Guide is a podcast tour of the history of English towns, including buildings, museums and attractions you can visit today.  In Great Yarmouth episode we explore the unique and historic seaside resort stretching along a golden mile of Norfolk coast.  Beyond the the incredible seaside attractions, we will learn about the world leading Herring trade, which made Yarmouth one of the wealthiest...

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history of English towns and cities. Join us in Chester, a city where the history is embedded in the buildings you can see. We will be discussing Chester's status as a key Roman fort, its significance as a regional capital throughout the Saxon period and beyond.  We will discuss the remains of Roman Chester, its city walls and its unique multi-storey shopp...

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history of English towns and cities. A  superbly preserved Georgian resort town owing its existence to unique geology, Bath is one of the most visited cities in England.  We will explore its incredible architecture and much more including : How the city provided creative scenery throughout the ages, from Saxon poetry, to Jane Austen, Thomas Gainsborough and Les...

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history of English towns and cities. In this episode we’re alighting at Swindon .  In the first category Culture, we’ll discover England’s first lending library and the industrial pop album inspired by Swindon’s railway heritage. For Politics & War we’ll hear about prisoners of war, and how a Swindon institution inspired the foundation of the NHS. In Scienc...

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history of English towns and cities. In this episode we’re uncovering the hidden history of Reading, Berkshire.  We'll discuss Oscar Wilde’s imprisonment, Jane Austen’s school and one of the oldest popular music festivals in the world. We’ll uncover the lost burial place of an English King, and the only major battle in the last successful invasion of Brita...

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history of English towns and cities.  In this first episode we’re visiting the midlands city of Coventry .    See the extensive show notes and guide map at yeoldeguide.com   In the first category culture we will discuss Lady Godiva’s naked ride through the city, the birth of two-tone, and Coventry’s essential place in the history of British multiculturalism.  F...

Start here! This short introduction explains how we plan to structure the podcast. For more details see the website: yeoldeguide.com Send us Fan Mail