Ye Olde Guide

<p>Step back into the early planning of London’s West End, where the first purpose‑designed squares began reshaping a city still rooted in medieval streets and haphazard development. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide we...

<p>Stockport isn’t just another mill town — it’s stacked above rivers, beneath viaducts, and within tunnels. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we peel back the layers of its unique landscape and diverse industrial past...

<p>Stockport isn’t just another mill town — it’s stacked above rivers, beneath viaducts, and within tunnels. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we peel back the layers of its unique landscape and diverse industrial past...

<p>In the Tudor and Stuart period towns in the UK were still predominantly wooden but moving to brick construction was a hallmark of success. Distinctive styles such as Oriel windows and elaborate carvings were seen on...

<p>Welcome back to Ye Olde Guide, where we uncover the layered history of England’s towns and cities. In this episode, we journey through the transformative Tudor and Stuart period (c.1500–1700), a time often skipped...

<p>The UK was the birthplace of the underground railway, with London’s Tube setting the global standard. So why do so few British cities have metro systems today?</p><p>In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, Liam McGrath and...

<p>Join us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham.</p><p>This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham.</p><p>We will be discussing the <b> Urban Landscape</b> of Nottingham, looking back to...

<p>Join us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide!</p><p>This is the second part of three episodes on Nottingham</p><p>In the<b> Science & industry</b> section we discover the history of the Lace industry and the big...

<p>Welcome to Nottingham, where rebellion runs deep. In this first part of our mini-series, we dive into the city's tangled history of politics and protest, from Nottingham Castle's royal showdowns to Luddite uprisings...

<p>In this special episode of YeOldeGuide, we delve into the fascinating history of England's forgotten settlements. Despite being a small and crowded island, some important towns have faded into obscurity or vanished...

<p>Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself...

<p>Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself...

<p>From 1066 to 1500 towns and cities in England transformed beyond recognition. The Norman conquest brought stability, trade and resources and the construction of large castles and cathedrals. Towns became the economic...

<p>After a brief historical overview our podcast explores the city in four categories:</p><p>Politics & War: the royal connections to the ancient cathedral including Catherine of Aragon and Mary Queen of...

<p>Join us on a historical tour of <b>Liverpool</b>. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the...