Ye Olde Guide
Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath
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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 [email protected]
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Crown, Cross and Gown: Oxford's Thousand Years of Power
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…
Oxford: Dreaming Spires
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…
London's West End Squares
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…
Stockport Part 2: Industrial Landscape
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…
Stockport Part1: The Town Built in Layers
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…
Tudors & Stuart Towns part 2: Great Rebuilding?
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…
Towns in Turmoil and Transition – The Tudor & Stuart Era
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…
Britain Invented the Metro - So Why Did It Stop?
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…
Nottingham Part 3: Historic Industrial Urbanism
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…
Nottingham Part 2: Lace & Literature
Join us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide!This is the second part of three episodes on NottinghamIn the Science & industry section we discover the history of the Lace industry and the big…
Nottingham Part 1: Castle to Courtroom
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…
Lost Cities of England
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…
Brighton Part 2: a place for everyone
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…
S1 Brighton Part 1: Regency City by the Sea
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…
Castles & Cathedrals: The rise of the medieval English city
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…
Peterborough: Historic city, New town
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…
Liverpool Part 4: urban landscape
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…
Liverpool Part 3: 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…
London's Olympic Legacies: Unveiling historic venues 1908 to 2012
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…
Liverpool Part 2: Arts & Culture
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…
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Ye Olde Guide has published 43 episodes since June 2021, covering topics in History, Places & Travel.
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