Episodes

  • Fascinating Family History Research Stories & Findings
    May 25 2024

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he discusses Family History Research with three special guests, and everyone has some fascinating stories and findings from their genealogy adventures to share! Read Glynn's Family History Research article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/family-research-in-many-guises/

    FEATURED GUESTS * ARYN YOUNGLESS is a writer and genealogist in the Los Angeles region. Visit: https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ * JO CLARK is a travel writer and photographer in South Carolina who is actively researching her family history in the UK. See her Gettysburg Family History story, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gettysburg-in-the-footsteps-of-ancestors/ * ELAINE POWERS is a retired biologist and author in Tucson, Arizona and board member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime writers group. She's related to Edgar Allan Poe! Visit: https://elaineapowers.com/

    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. * Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ * Follow his podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History channel.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 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
  • Fossil Hunting in Norfolk, England
    Jan 28 2024

    From ancient human footprints to mammoth findings, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who talks about fossil hunting and ancient history of Norfolk, England. Read his article about it all, here: http://tinyurl.com/yhh62zeu

    WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IEZwDR4EGnw

    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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    47 mins
  • Artisans Showcase England’s Real Local Life
    Dec 24 2023

    From jewelers to glass blowers, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares how artisans and craftsmen and women provide an authentic local experience in England. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-real-local-life-of-england-by-visiting-artisans/

    Watch this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dfPVmh_YFg

    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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    59 mins
  • Rail Travel in England
    Nov 26 2023

    This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of rail travel in England and what visitors can experience today as part of their vacation. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rail-travel-in-england/

    Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a 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
  • Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night in England
    Oct 28 2023

    On, or about, the 5th of November every year, England celebrates the foiling of a plot, in 1605, to kill the King and Members of Parliament, which very nearly succeeded.

    This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and how England celebrates Bonfire Night. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-in-england/

    WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zJ9YEBdUh48

    Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a 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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    40 mins