By Catherine on May 27, 2012
I have an abiding love of South East England, especially the wonderful gardens, natural landscape and wildlife. I’m a keen singer and have enjoyed looking after visiting choirs and musicians. Working as a Tour Manager I am able to indulge in my interest in art, and revel in discovering tucked away masterpieces in historic homes. Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on February 16, 2012
I lived and was educated in Dover having moved to Kent from Lancashire and Cheshire. My husband was in the Army so I know other parts of England, Germany and Belgium. I have lived in Canterbury for over 30 years and am very involved in the life of the Cathedral both as a Guide, Trainer Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on February 16, 2012
A ‘Man of Kent’ born in Dover the ‘Gateway of England’. A retired Army officer Much in demand, nationally, as a lecturer in Architecture, Stained Glass History and Fine Arts, particularly for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS). I lecture for the Smithsonian Institution (in the UK). A Freeman of the Read full Guide profile »
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By Catherine on November 13, 2011
A former air stewardess, I travelled the world whilst working for British Airways. On retirement I gained the Blue Badge for Cumbria in 2000. Returning to my native Kent I gained the Blue Badge for South East England in 2011. I specialise in walks, talks and tours for small, private groups by car, coach or Read full Guide profile »
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By Catherine on November 3, 2011
I am lucky to live in Surrey right on the border of Kent (close to East Croydon station and Gatwick airport) and specialise in guiding in German. I At present most of my work is in Brighton and Rye. If you would like to visit historic houses or stroll through gardens or the countryside then Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 31, 2011
I have been guiding since 1999, a job that I really enjoy. I became interested in blue Badge guiding while working as a site guide at Leeds Castle I enjoy meeting new people and being able to tell them about the interesting stories and people who have been in the places they can see and Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 25, 2011
Brought up in Kent, with a background in worldwide travel as a Tour Manager, I am keen to share my enthusiasm for the history and cultural heritage of South East England- Canterbury, stately houses and gardens, towns and villages of the Weald of Kent and Sussex and Romney Marsh. Blue Badge held: South East England Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 24, 2011
Blue Badge held: South East England 1991 Green Badge held: Canterbury City 1989 Institute of Tourist Guiding Endorsements: Canterbury Cathedral Locations: Canterbury, Sandwich, Dover, Rye, Rochester, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Brighton Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 24, 2011
I lived in Spain and worked there as a teacher for 30 years. I very much enjoy interacting with people therefore on my return decided to work as a guide in Canterbury. Since coming back I have rediscovered the immensely rich and varied heritage of the South East which I take great delight in sharing Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 24, 2011
I lived and worked in London as a casting director for television and film until in 1997 I relocated to the SouthEast which necessitated a career change. I worked for the National Trust at Sissinghurst, then the Rye Tourist Information Centre, before training as a Blue Badge Guide. I thoroughly enjoy guiding for the variety Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 24, 2011
I have been a full time guide and tour operator within the British Isles since 1988. Prior to this I was a teacher specialising in English and British History. ‘Foyles War’ and ‘Smuggling’ walks are currently my most popular walking tours, but the majority of my work is with coaches. Blue Badges held: South East Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 24, 2011
I was born and brought up on the family farm in Oxfordshire. History, literature, gardens and the countrysied have been an abiding interest. While training as a nurse at St Thomas’ Hospital, I met my husband David. We have lived in Sussex for over 30 years, where I run a small B&B. Leading tours and Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 16, 2011
I am Sue Duckworth, your guide and host, who recently qualified as a Blue Badge Guide, the highest level of tour guide training in the UK. In between these qualifications I worked full-time as a qualified Librarian managing a number of libraries in Kent. My tours are bespoke, created just for you! Each one Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 15, 2011
After careers in business and consultancy, i now enjoy tourist guiding, lecturing and promoting and advising on cultural heritage projects. My guiding work is based in West Sussex but can extend across the South East. Special interests include countryside and coast, historic buildings and gardens, art and music. Blue Badge held: South East England 1999 Read full Guide profile »
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By Jenny on August 14, 2011
I have lived in Kent for 38 years, was married to a doctor who died in 2005, and have 4 children. I am sociable and friendly and very much enjoy meeting people and introducing them to the South East of England. Having guided in English and French in the city of Canterbury for 10 years, Read full Guide profile »
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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 »
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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
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 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 »
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