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
History of Colchester: Britain's first town
Welcome to Ye Olde Guide, a podcast about the history of English towns and cities.
In this episode we visit Birtain's oldest town founded by the Romans, who built some of the largest and best preserved ancient buildings in Britain. We discuss the incredible city walls, the Norman castle, Roman theatres, and a fantastic variety of museums to keep any visitor entertained.
Ye Olde Guide explores Colchester in five categories to find the less well known stories:
Culture: the birth of nursery rhymes and major Britpop band
Politics & war - where to start??? Britain's first town, and town affected by wars and destruction ever since
Science & Industry: Oysters and the man who redefined the structure of planet Earth
Urban Landscape: the incredible Roman buildings, castle and museums you can visit today
And much more...
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