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
Ye Olde Guide
Latest Episodes
Oxford: Icons of Science and Culture
In our third episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore two more themes in the history of OxfordWe explore centuries of outstanding scientific achievements in the city from the instrumentation of the seventeenth century thr...
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 university. In this episode we learn...
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...