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 transformation of venues over the years, including the use of military facilities in the 1948 "Austerity Olympics" and the extensive regeneration projects for the 2012 London Games. Discover the stories behind iconic locations like Wembley Stadium, the role of private clubs, and the lasting legacies of these monumental events. Join us for an engaging journey through Olympic history, architecture, and urban development.

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast is a living history of the towns and cities of England. Find out more, and get in touch at yeoldeguide.com

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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 English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape.

In the second of four parts on Liverpool we’ll be covering the incredible musical history of Liverpool including Merseybeat and waves of musical innovation covering half a century. We will also be talking about the football teams, horseracing and Liverpool’s fantastic art.

Don’t miss episode one, which told the story of migration, the role of Liverpool in the second world war and the turbulent politics of the city

In later episodes we will be exploring the industry of Liverpool's vast docks, and remarkable architecture around the city.

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguide

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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 English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape.

In the first of four parts on Liverpool we will be giving a brief historical overview before exploring our first category Politics and War. We will discuss the role of immigration on Liverpool, giving rise to its large Irish, Caribbean and Chinese communities amongst others. We will discuss the politics of twentieth century Liverpool and its legacy both in local urban planning and national politics. We will be discussing the crucial role Liverpool played in the second world war and historical associations with the American Civil War.

In later episodes we will be exploring the music of Liverpool, the vast docks, and remarkable architecture around the city.

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguide

Send us a Text Message.