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Blue Badge
Tourist Guides throughout the
United Kingdom
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The national professional association for Blue Badge Tourist Guides
with members in every part of Britain
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North West
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The North West Region includes:
Cheshire
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Merseyside
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| NORTH WEST Blue Badge Tourist Guides are trained and examined in writing and practically - on foot, on site and on coaches - based on their particular registration area.
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The North West of England was the heart of England’s industrial past. Manchester and Liverpool have undergone major regeneration creating some world-class attractions. Liverpool is a World Heritage Site and Capital of Culture in 2008.With a professional guide follow the Beatles’ rise from Liverpool lads to international stardom and take a ferry across the Mersey to see the city’s famous skyline. The industrial heritage of the region is fascinating and we can help bring it to life with tours that tell you about the importance of Britain’s cotton and wool mills. The North West is also home to two of the world’s most famous football teams, Manchester United and Liverpool.
The charming city and former Roman fortress of Chester, on the other hand, has been shaped by 2,000 years of history. Take a guided walk around this vibrant city to discover delights such as the beautiful river Dee, the fine Cathedral, the remarkable two-mile circuit of Roman and mediaeval Walls, and the unique galleries called the Rows.
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The following chart shows the different registrations (the examinations passed), the registration area (the area in which a Guide has been examined), the town of registration (where the examinations were held) and the abbreviations in the Guild Directory.
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Registration Area |
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Chester
Lancashire
Manchester
Merseyside
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Chester
Manchester
Lancashire
Merseyside
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Chester
Manchester
Blackpool/Preston
Liverpool
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ches
man
lanc
mys
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
| MERSEY GUIDES ASSOCIATION |
Mrs Elizabeth Newell
25 Channel Reach
Blundellsands
L23 6TA.
Tel: 0151 932 1539.
E-mail: elizabethnewell@tiscali.co.uk
www.showmeliverpool.co.uk
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LANGUAGES |
Danish French German Japanese Spanish |
| TOURS |
Liverpool including Albert Dock, The Beatles, Ale Trails, Murder & Mysteries, Maritime/Mersey ferry cruises, the Two Cathedrals, Parks & Gardens, Victorian Heritage, Lost Villages of Liverpool, Georgian Liverpool, St George's Hall, Town Hall. Wirral including Ness Gardens, Port Sunlight Village and the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Villages of the Dee, Southport, The Civil War, The Road to Wigan Pier. |
| WALKS |
Many specialist walks catered for on request. Liverpool city centre and suburbs, Albert Dock, Parks, Wirral, Southport, Surrounding towns and villages: Croxteth Hall, Museums and Galleries on Merseyside. |
| NORTH WEST TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION |
Mr John Wolfenden
29 Thackeray Drive
Vicars Cross
Chester
CH3 5LP
Tel: 01244-312579
Email: johnwolf29@hotmail.com
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LANGUAGES |
Cantonese Danish Dutch Finnish French German Italian Japanese Manchurian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish. |
| TOURS |
Chester, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside, Peak District, Peaks & Plains, Wirral Peninsula, Cheshire, Lancashire Hill Country, Pendle Witch Country, The Beatles, Literary, Social Industry, Industrial, Archaeology, Stately Homes & Gardens, Maritime History, Canals, LS Lowry, Cotton/Wool/Silk, Romans, Factory Mill Tours, Antiques, TV & Film Locations
Airport Transfers, Meet & Greet Services available at short notice
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| WALKS |
Many specialist walks in all areas catered for on request. All City Centre, Town, Village & Countryside Walks plus Canal Sightseeing and Roman Chester |
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FIND A GUIDE
To find a Blue Badge tourist guide in the North West click here
(Some Registered tourist guides in Liverpool and Chester are Green Badge City Guides )
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LINKS TO MEMBERS' WEB SITES
For a list of North West members' web sites click here
Tourist Regions Map
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Guild Home Page
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The Guild of Registered Tourist Guides
The Guild House, 52d Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XN
Tel: 020-7403 1115 . Fax: 020-7378 1705
E-mail: guild@blue-badge.org.uk
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