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English Connection

Written by: Big Blend Radio Network
  • Summary

  • Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what to experience in England. Hear about the scenic countryside and coastal areas, historic castles and cathedrals, gardens and villages, unique lodgings and dining establishments, where to celebrate the arts, and how to trace your family roots, and more.
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Episodes
  • Exploring Historic Edinburgh, Scotland
    Apr 27 2024

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic highlights not to be missed in Edinburgh, Scotland including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Mary King's Close. Read Glynn's article about his visit to Edinburgh here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/over-the-border-to-historic-edinburgh-scotland/

    Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

    Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

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    32 mins
  • The Life and Legend of Boadicea - Queen of the Iceni
    Mar 23 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the life and legend of Boadecia who was known as the Queen of the Iceni, a tribe in Norfolk, England. She led a massive uprising against The Romans around AD 60-61 and she died (it is thought by poisoning herself), after her army was defeated. Read Glynn's article about her, including why and how she has so many variations to the spelling and pronunciation of her name: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/boadicea-queen-of-the-iceni/

    Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

    Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • Unique Wedding Destinations in England
    Feb 25 2024

    From Medieval Churches to Historic Steam Trains, Bed & Breakfasts in the Countryside, and even a Brewery, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who talks about unique wedding destinations in England. Read his article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-married-in-england/

    Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

    Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    32 mins

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