By Tim on August 11, 2011
I enjoy guiding groups of any age, size and interests. I am always open to new ideas for itineraries. I spent my first 19 years in South America, hence am able to guide in Spanish. I have trained guides and examined at levels 3 & 4. Blue Badges held: 1. South East England 1990 2. Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Agriculture, Architecture, Blue Badge Guide, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Conferences and Incentives, Countryside and Coast, Families/Children, Famous People, Films, Movies and TV locations, Folklore and Traditions, Food and Drink, Gardens, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Hospitality, Interpreting & Translating, Regional Tours, Religion & Religious Buildings, Royalty, Shopping, Spanish speaker, Special Needs Groups, Sports & Pastimes, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Student Groups, Uncategorized, Walking Tours
By Tim on August 11, 2011
Grew up in Whitstable & Canterbury, educated at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury. Universities in Surrey & West Berlin: BSc, Dip-KFM. Passed final exam (German) of (now Chartered) Institute of Linguists: MCIL Started running ski holidays for fellow students while in Berlin. Set up own business putting together tour packages for groups and tour operators; accompanied Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Blue Badge Guide, Churches and Cathedrals, Countryside and Coast, German speaker, Green Badge Guides, Interpreting & Translating, Maritime Britain, Photography, Transport, Uncategorized
By Tim on August 11, 2011
Hello everyone, My enthusiasm for this area has been embedded in my genes, with Sussex roots going back hundreds of years (and includes the odd smuggler or two !). I started off life in Rye, then off to college via Glasgow before arriving in Canterbury-a splendid place to live. I can offer you experiences for Read full Guide profile »
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By Tim on August 11, 2011
I was born and educated in London and have lived and worked in London and the South East all my life. My aim is to provide an interesting and enjoyable experience in all my guiding services. My background is in advertising and sales and I understand the importance of listening to my client’s needs. I Read full Guide profile »
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By Tim on August 11, 2011
I was born and grew up in Canterbury and I am very proud of my home town. History has been an interest of mine for a long time, and I love to combine the two. My working background has been in museums and I have been involved in Roman and Medieval locations, stewarding and being Read full Guide profile »
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By Tim on August 11, 2011
History/Art History graduate working 25 years as public art consultant, art exhibition/conference organiser and architectural marketing consultant in London, France, Italy, USA. I organise bespoke tours, walks and talks for local, UK and overseas visitors including groups, cruise ship excursions and independent travellers. Living 5 miles from Hever, Penshurst, Knole and Chartwell my interests include Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Agriculture, Antiques, Archaeology, Architecture, Art/Painting/Sculpture, Blue Badge Guide, Books/Literature/Authors, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Conferences and Incentives, Countryside and Coast, Decorative Arts/Arts and Crafts, Families/Children, Famous People, Films, Movies and TV locations, Fine art, Folklore and Traditions, Food and Drink, Galleries, Gardens, Geography and Geology, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Hospitality, International Links, Lecture Subjects, Literature, Media, Museums & Galleries, Myths, Legends & Ghosts, Regional Tours, Royalty, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Student Groups, Walking Tours
By Tim on August 11, 2011
I have a particular interest in theatre and amateur dramatics as well as a sound knowledge of the English education system reflecting my previous career as an educational advisor/ inspector. Blue Badge held: South East England – 2011 Green Badges held: Canterbury – 1999 Locations: Canterbury Sandwich Rye Deal/ Walmer Rochester Brighton Hampton Court Windsor Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Antiques, Archaeology, Architecture, Blue Badge Guide, Books/Literature/Authors, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Countryside and Coast, Decorative Arts/Arts and Crafts, Dutch speaker, Education, Famous People, Geography and Geology, German speaker, Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries, Green Badge Guides, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, International Links, Interpreting & Translating, Literature, Maritime Britain, Military, Museums & Galleries, Myths, Legends & Ghosts, Regional Tours, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Student Groups, Transport
By Tim on July 28, 2011
Trained in the library service in Yorkshire and SE England and worked in Kent Libraries for 20 years, so was well-placed for research material. Speciality tours include Smugglers and Spectres in Kent, Romney Marsh Churches and Cinque Ports. I am chief guide at Lullingstone Castle which is home to the World Garden of Plants. Blue Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Blue Badge Guide, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Countryside and Coast, Gardens, Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Myths, Legends & Ghosts, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Walking Tours
By Tim on July 28, 2011
In addition to the details below, I also specialize in producing walking “treasure hunt” routes for groups of between 8 to 16 adult persons, often as a team-building exercise from the work environment. Each route being tailor-made to the client’s specific requirements, the routes are mainly Sussex based, but can also include London, Surrey and Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Agriculture, Antiques, Architecture, Art/Painting/Sculpture, Blue Badge Guide, Books/Literature/Authors, Britain Today, Business and Finance, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Conferences and Incentives, Countryside and Coast, Decorative Arts/Arts and Crafts, Environment, Famous People, Fashion, Films, Movies and TV locations, Fine art, Food and Drink, Galleries, Gardens, Geography and Geology, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Hospitality, Industrial Heritage, Industry, Literature, Maritime Britain, Museums & Galleries, Music, Politics & Government, Religion & Religious Buildings, Royalty, Shopping, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Student Groups, Walking Tours
By Tim on July 28, 2011
SEETGA Guide of the Year 2012. The South East of England never ceases to delight and inspire me with its wealth of history and its natural beauty, whether in stunning ancient landscapes or cultivated into beautiful gardens; but it’s the social history that really enjoy sharing – how people lived in other times, the historical Read full Guide profile »
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By Tim on July 19, 2011
Having moved from the South West of England to the South East I enjoy showing both visitors and locals around this lovely part of the U.K. I have worked in many customer service roles including at The British Museum in London and at The Fashion Museum in Bath. I gained my Blue Badge for the Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Architecture, Art/Painting/Sculpture, Blue Badge Guide, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Countryside and Coast, Decorative Arts/Arts and Crafts, Fashion, Films, Movies and TV locations, Folklore and Traditions, Galleries, Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Music, Myths, Legends & Ghosts, Regional Tours, Religion & Religious Buildings, Royalty, Shopping, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Student Groups, Theatre, Walking Tours
By Tim on July 18, 2011
Born in Virginia USA but I speak perfect ‘BBC’ English! Professionally I was a research scientist and university lecturer in biotechnology and still lecture in applied mathematics and am a consultant in Synthetic Biology. First qualified as a Cambridge City guide, and subsequently became a prize-winning South East England Blue Badge Guide. As a Green Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Archaeology, Architecture, Blue Badge Guide, Books/Literature/Authors, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Conferences and Incentives, Countryside and Coast, Education, Famous People, Galleries, Gardens, Geography and Geology, Green Badge Guides, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Hospitality, Industrial Heritage, International Links, Lecture Subjects, Literature, Maritime Britain, Medicine, Military, Museums & Galleries, Regional Tours, Religion & Religious Buildings, Science, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Theatre, Transport, Walking Tours
By Tim on July 6, 2011
Trained as an actress at RADA. Worked in the theatre for 20 years before training to become a Blue Badge guide of London. Gained the SE Blue Badge in 2000. Theatre remains an interest and has handled many theatre groups offering purpose built theatre tours. Specialities include Garden tours, walking tours, gallery and museum guiding. Read full Guide profile »
This guide has declared an interest or expertise in Architecture, Art/Painting/Sculpture, Blue Badge Guide, Books/Literature/Authors, Castles and Palaces, Churches and Cathedrals, Fine art, Galleries, Historic Buildings, History and Prehistory, Literature, Museums & Galleries, Stately Homes & Country Houses, Theatre, Walking Tours