Barbara Askew
Profile updated 29/06/22
Regional Qualification(s):
London
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
01784-613978, 07702-224367
Contact guide
Introduction:
Barbara grew up in Eton with Windsor Castle as part of her daily view. She graduated with an honours degree in History and taught History for 15 years before qualifying as a Blue Badge Guide. Barbara is a lecturer for the Arts Society, and an acknowledged expert on Windsor Castle, for which she has been the Blue Badge Guides’ Site Liaison Representative since 1990.
Barbara is also the coordinator of tours of Eton College.
Barbara was the only Tourist Guide to be invited to the weddings of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie and offers historical and royalty-themed tours of Windsor Castle and Town, Eton and Eton College.
Barbara is offering the following VIRTUAL TOURS via Zoom.
A Walk through Mayfair
A Royal Windsor Walking Tour
A Windsor to Eton Walk
A Tour of Windsor Great Park
A Tour of Runnymede and its Memorials
Personal Interests:
| British History |
| Gardens |
| Churches and Cathedrals |
| Windsor and Eton, talks and walks |
Special Interests:
| Lecture Subjects | Windsor and Eton, Monarchy, Cathedrals, Gardens |
| History & Prehistory | The British Monarchy |
| Literature | |
| London Areas in Depth | Regency London, Charles Dicken's London, Sir John Soane's London, Albert Memorial. |
| Religion | Early Christian heritage |
| Stately Homes & Country Houses | Buckinghamshire and Thames Valley tours. |
| Castles & Palaces | Windsor Castle, including lectures |
| Gardens | Savill and Valley Gardens. Lectures |
Endorsements:
Parliament, City of London, British Museum, York Minster, Lincoln Cathedral, Wells Cathedral, Docklands, Somerset House, Canterbury Cathedral, Windsor & Eton, 2012 Venues, Virtual Tours
Additional Qualifications:
BA Hons DipEd
Driver Guide:
No
