English Connection

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.

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Episodes

Saturday Dec 23, 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.

Rail Travel in England

Saturday Nov 25, 2023

Saturday Nov 25, 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.

Saturday 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.

Saturday Sep 23, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK who shares his experiences at the various living history museums in Ironbridge Gorge, near Birmingham, England. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mIyAynMcowM The Gorge was originally part of several villages, including those of Madeley and Broseley, but, after the bridge was built, in 1779, the settlement around the new river crossing became known as Ironbridge and it is now a distinct Parish called The Gorge. Read his article here: https://tinyurl.com/3fjczb78 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.

A Visit to Penmaemawr, Wales

Saturday Aug 26, 2023

Saturday Aug 26, 2023

From Caernarfon Castle and Conwy Castle to Bangor Pier and the Eastern Point Lighthouse and Puffin Island, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares his vacation experience in Penmaemawr, Wales. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DkCb6FulrhcSee Glynn's story and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-penmaemawr-wales/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/4bjzn3umLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Jul 22, 2023

From Cromer Crab and farm-fresh Ice Cream to historic Sandringham and the beautiful Norfolk Broads, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who shares 10 Must-Do Experiences in Norfolk, England. See Glynn's story and photos: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ten-must-do-experiences-in-norfolk-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/4bjzn3umLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Jun 24, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows who discusses his research on America's Famous Five: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. As he outlines in his article, it proved to be a good reminder or what one should or should not believe when working on family history projects on the internet. His article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/researching-the-ancestry-of-the-famous-five/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9fpgjj8wrUwGlynn Burrows is a family history expert as well as the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-englandLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday May 27, 2023

In 1942, the United States joined the European theatre sending their own Engineer Aviation Battalions to the U.K. Their task was to support British squadrons by building their own airfields ready for the huge influx of men and machines that were about to arrive. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows who talks about America's World War II Airfields in Norfolk, England. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/norfolks-us-airfields-during-wwii/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S96ITTdvNA0 Glynn Burrows is a family history expert as well as the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-england 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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Big Blend Radio's ENGLISH CONNECTION Podcast with GLYNN BURROWS

With new episodes airing every fourth Saturday, this Big Blend Radio channel features Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Hear about the various unique experiences you can have in England, Scotland, and Wales including how to trace your English ancestry. Watch episodes on YouTube or follow the podcast on PodBean, Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, ListenNotes, and more.



From tours of castles and medieval ruins to hiking and birdwatching adventures, Glynn is known for creating personalized tours of England. He wants you to experience England your way! He also helps people trace their family history – even taking them to the sites where their ancestors were born or perhaps lived. Learn more at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 



Read Glynn's articles on BlendRadioandTV.com and NationalParkTraveling.com, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Big Blend Radio podcasts are hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour.

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