Maeve Hamilton-Hercod
Regional Qualification(s):
South East England, South West
Language(s):
Dutch / Flemish, English
Phone Number(s):
07770-316486
Website:
Contact guide
Introduction:
The whole South West of England is a glorious area offering so much to visitors from pre-historic sites to the Industrial Revolution, cliff top walks to meals in cosy, country pubs. When I'm not guiding in the city of Bath where I live or Wells, Stonehenge or Salisbury I love taking people to Devon and Cornwall, particularly the lovely gardens and the spectacular coastline.
I first trained as a Blue Badge Guide first in the South East of England and more recently in the South West. I'm a director of the Sulis Guides agency here, specialising in conference management, but I still try to find time to tour manage in the UK and overseas using all my foreign languages. Back in Britain my main foreign language is Dutch.
Personal Interests:
| Maritime Britain |
| Geography & Geology |
| Art History |
| Bath and surroundings country |
| South west coastal path |
| Somerset levels |
| The Cornish coast |
Special Interests:
| Geography & Geology | Their influence on the landscape & agriculture |
| Maritime Britain | Overseas trade, ports and their influence on the economy; coastlines and how they change. The Spanish Armada; smuggling on the Cornish coast |
| International Links | Britain as a colonial power. Dutch/Flemish/Huguenot influence in SE England, Flemish weavers |
| Stately Homes & Country Houses | Their contribution to history; their changing roles from monastic powerhouse to comfortable homes |
| Transport | Influence of canal and railway systems, Roman roads, changing importance of paths; overseas trade; sailing ships |
| Walking Tours | Canal walks, long distance paths in the SW of England including the Cornish coast and du Maurier country |
Endorsements:
Canterbury Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Cornish Mining, Salisbury Cathedral
Additional Qualifications:
MITG; FRGS
Driver Guide:
No
