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
Episodes
40 episodes
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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32:54
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 industrial past, tracing how the to...
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45:37
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 carvings were seen on the buildings of...
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37:45
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 often skipped over in popular imagi...
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42:51
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 McGrath and Daniel Gooch take ...
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49:32
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 origins as two disti...
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42:44
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 companies that grew in N...
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51:44
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 Luddite uprisings in Market Square, riot...
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38:43
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 obscurity or vanished entirely. Where were these mi...
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33:35
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 Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tou...
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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 Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tou...
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Season 1
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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 became the economic focus of their...
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43:16
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 ScotsScience & Industry: a c...
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1:08:55
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 explores the history of Englis...
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32:55
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 explores the history of Englis...
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31:18
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 2012 Aquatics Centre. Delve into the transforma...
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57:49
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 explores the history of Englis...
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34:16
Liverpool Part 1: Politics & War
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 Englis...
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Season 1
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39:37
Local Museums: essential narrators of urban history
Museums are at the heart of storytelling for towns and cities. We discuss how the scope, excitement and emersion of local museums helps narrate the history of urban development and culture. Our conversation explores the signi...
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32:18
History of Southampton: port & gateway of England
Discover Southampton's rich history – from its Saxon roots and pivotal role in medieval trade to its emergence as a major port in the 19th century. Explore the city's political ties, maritime connections, and the profound impact of the Titanic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:04:06
Settling in Stone: Tracing the First Steps of British Towns
Embark on a journey through time with Ye Olde Guide as we delve into the origins of English towns. In this episode, we unravel the practical and theoretical definitions of urban life, tracing its evolution from the late Stone Age to the Norman ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:54
History of Stoke-on-Trent
Welcome to Ye Olde Guide. In this episode we are exploring Stoke-on-Trent including:Its renowned pottery industry, which thrived due to the factory system and the influence of Josiah Wedgwood. Pottery played a significa...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:15
Special: England's best walled cities
🏰🌆🔍 Explore the legacy of England's city walls and their hidden histories in this fascinating podcast episode. We discuss cities where walls have left a lasting legacy including York, Chester, Berwick upon Tweed, Southampton, Exet...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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