Mary Badger
Profile updated 7/12/18
Regional Qualification(s):
Heart of England
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
01386-858601, 07711-936976, 01386 858601
Website:
Contact guide
Introduction:
Qualifying as a guide in the 1980s I live and work in the Cotswolds area
I have much interest and involvement with it's countryside, agriculture, gardens, history, literature and architecture.
Stratford upon Avon
The life, times and literature of William Shakespeare
Oxford,
It's Colleges, history and amazing culture
The fine architecture and Lifestyles of Cheltenham and Roman Bath.
The ancient city of Gloucester and other regional towns and cities
Tours covering the beautiful countryside of Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean
Personal Interests:
| Cotswolds |
| Decorative Arts/Arts & Crafts |
| Shakespeare |
| Gardens/Agriculture |
Special Interests:
| Agriculture | A country girl with a good knowledge of farming and agriculture past and present. |
| Architecture | A broad understanding of styles covering mediaeval and Tudor timber buildings, Cotswold, regency Cheltenham and georgian Bath. |
| Countryside | Countryside Particularly Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire. An in depth Association with Heart of England and Cotswolds Gardens. |
| History & Prehistory | Early pre history, development of landscape, social history, monarchs through the ages. |
| Literature | The life and times and theatrical productions of William Shakespeare. |
| Gardens | All aspects of agriculture, countryside and gardens, including folklore and traditions, with particular emphasis on the Cotswold area. |
| History & Prehistory | Medieval, Tudor, Stuart |
| Literature | Shakespeare - his life and times. |
| Walking Tours | Knowledge and experience flora and fauna walking the footpaths and byways of the Cotswold area Cheltenham. Stratford upon Avon, Gloucester, Oxford and Cirencester plus smaller Cotswold towns & villages |
| Decorative Arts/Arts & Crafts |
Driver Guide:
No