Ye Olde Guide
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
Podcasting since 2021 • 42 episodes
Ye Olde Guide
Latest Episodes
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 Daniel Gooch guide you through five k...
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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 Ye Olde Guide we explore the origins of Londo...
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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 industrial past, tracing how the to...
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