Heart of England Tourist Guides' Association

11/11/2024

This started off as a way of keeping my tour guiding business going through lockdown but the demand has kept it going.

For a different way of doing a different kind of tour.......take a look at my virtual tours pages. Book through Eventbrite then watch live online or up to 14 days later. And tell your friends. And anyone else you think might be interested!

Ian Jelf is a qualified "Blue Badge" tourist guide for the Heart of England, London and South West England, with nearly 30 years' experience in tourist guiding. He loves taking people around surprising places, both famous and obscure.Check out his Tripadvisor profile.The "Blue Badge" is Britain's na...

09/10/2024

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20/08/2024

Tonight:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ian-jelfs-virtual-oxford-tour-tickets-973723883347?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

Watch live online at 7.00pm BST or else on seven day "view again".

Ian Jelf's virtual online tour of Oxford

14/05/2024

Live online at 1900 BST tomorrow evening, or on 7 day "view again" join me for a virtual tour of a diverse, surprising and fascinating tour of the six towns which make up the English Midland local government district of Sandwell.

A virtual guided tour of the towns that make up the West Midlands Borough of Sandwell

20/04/2024

I’m putting some new tours on sale over the next day or so…….

01/04/2024

Coming up this Wednesday (that's 3 April 2024 at 1900 BST or on 7-day "view again"), Ian Jelf's "What's in a Place Name?" a look at the variety of origins and meanings of place names throughout England and beyond.......

Join Ian Jelf's "What's in a Place Name?" online event to uncover the fascinating stories behind our favorite locations!

26/03/2024

Tonight live online at 1900 GMT or on 7 day "view again":

Comparing pictures of Birmingham of yesteryear with those of today.

11/03/2024

Next Wednesday, watch live online or on 7 day view again”.

Come and discover the many and varied stories, old and new in the East London
district of Poplar.

Join Ian Jelf on a thrilling virtual adventure as he takes you on a tour of the vibrant neighborhood of Poplar – expect fascinating stories,

10/03/2024

Join Ian Jelf on a virtual journey through Leominster, exploring its hidden gems and historical landmarks,,all from the comfort of home!

09/03/2024

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ian-jelfs-virtual-tour-of-leominster-tickets-836331448877?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Join Ian Jelf on a virtual journey through Leominster, exploring its hidden gems and historical landmarks,,all from the comfort of home!

06/03/2024

Tonight!

Watch live online or up to a week later on “view again”.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ian-jelfs-virtual-tour-of-matthew-boultons-birmingham-tickets-787749147907?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

21/02/2024

I'm running a virtual tour tonight following in the footstep of the young King Charles II on the run from Parliamentary or Roundhead forces following the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

It's one of those "tours" that actually lends itself best to virtual presentation and we can cover a vast c***k of England in just 90 minutes or so!

From Worcester to Shropshire, Bristol, Dorset and Sussex, the young king and his entourage were seldom far from danger and the whole thing reads like a work of fiction. A work of fiction which happens to be true.

You can join online live tonight at 1900GMT or else watch on "view again" for at least a week afterwards, longer by arrangement.

All the details and booking link are at:

A virtual tour of the adventure-filled escape of Charles II, from Worcester to Shroeham in Sussex, by way of an Oak Tree and Stonehenge!

01/01/2024

I’ve just put some new virtual tours on sale;

Ian Jelf is a qualified "Blue Badge" tourist guide for the Heart of England, London and South West England, with nearly 30 years' experience in tourist guiding. He loves taking people around surprising places, both famous and obscure.Check out his Tripadvisor profile.The "Blue Badge" is Britain's na...