Hosted by Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 43 episodes
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Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history and heritage of the towns and cities of England. Perhaps you’re visiting one of England's wonderful cities and want to arrive primed to explore the remnants of its past. Or maybe you’re seeking a new appreciation of the town you live in. Either way, this podcast is for you. Think of us as part guide book, part companion, part battle of towns. Visit our website yeoldeguide.com for extensive show notes, maps and discussion. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Please send us your feedback to comments@yeoldeguide.com
Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath hosts Ye Olde Guide, a society show with 43 episodes published.
In our third episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore two more themes in the history of Oxford We explore centuries of outstanding scientific achievements in the city from the instrumentation of the seven
In our second episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore the political and military role of Oxford through the ages. Oxford Part One provided an introduction to Oxford and its university. In this episode we
Ye Olde Guide explores the history and heritage of England’s towns and cities, diving deep into the stories, buildings, and people that shaped them. In this series, hosts Liam McGrath and historian Daniel Gooch guide you
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 expl
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, tra
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, tra
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 the
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 over i
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? In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, Liam McGrath and Daniel Go
Join us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham. This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham. We will be discussing the Urban Landscape of Nottingham, looking back to its origins as two distin
Join us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide! This is the second part of three episodes on Nottingham In the Science & industry section we discover the history of the Lace industry and the big companies that grew in
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 in M
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 entir
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. As
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. As
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 foc
After a brief historical overview our podcast explores the city in four categories: Politics & War: the royal connections to the ancient cathedral including Catherine of Aragon and Mary Queen of Scots Science & Industry:
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool . 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 history of
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool . 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 history of
Explore the fascinating history of the impact of the Olympic games on English towns and cities. The history of venues from the groundbreaking White City Stadium built for the 1908 Olympics, to the 2012 Aquatics Centre. D
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Ye Olde Guide is hosted by Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 43 episodes.
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