Celebrate National Go Birding Day with this special episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show, featuring Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Glynn shares his insights into birding in the UK, from spotting Kingfishers along the Norfolk Broads to witnessing Puffin colonies off the coast of Wales, and even catching breathtaking starling murmurations along the East Coast during migration season.
You can also read Glynn’s article about where and when to see the various birds that live in the British Isles and visit during the spring and autumn migrations: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/birding-in-the-uk/
Glynn 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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z
This episode is also part of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Nature Connection" podcast series. Explore our network of shows at: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
--------
36:02
Anglesey, Wales: Daffodils, Scenery, and Historic Sites
Celebrate Daffodil Day (March 22) and the start of the spring travel season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows who talks about his adventures in Anglesey, Wales.
You can read Glynn's article about the daffodils, beautiful scenery, and historic sites like Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/anglesey-wales-daffodils-scenery-and-historic-sites/
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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend," "Way Back When," "Garden Gossip," and "Vacation Station" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
--------
47:26
Historic and Noteworthy Libraries in England
In celebration of February being National Library Lovers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on historic and noteworthy libraries in England.
You can read Glynn's article about Libraries in England here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-libraries-of-england/
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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend," "A Toast to The Arts," and "Way Back When" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
--------
34:47
Afternoon Tea in England
When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind?
In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradition and how it was served and enjoyed back in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as today.
You can read Glynn's article about Afternoon Tea, plus, get the link to his wife Diane's recipe for her famous cheese scones, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/afternoon-tea-in-england/
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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
--------
33:29
Medieval Castle Acre In England
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on Medieval Castle Acre. This historic destination is a true Medieval Masterpiece, with Priory, Castle, earthworks, Church and other buildings, and it is a place to wonder at the skills of the workers and see how the Norman invasion of 1066 started a new way of life in England.
You can read Glynn's article about Castle Acre, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/castle-acre-a-medieval-masterpiece/
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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" history show. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
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.
USA