Paul Metcalfe
Regional Qualification(s):
London
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
07966-092873
Email:
bluebadgeman@gmail.com
Introduction:
I have lived in London & Canterbury & have worked at the London Eye, Borough Market, St Paul's Cathedral & the National Portrait Gallery. I regularly conduct private tours to Bath, Stonehenge, Canterbury (where I was educated), Dover, Stratford on Avon, Warwick Castle, Highclere Castle, Windsor Castle, Oxford, & the Cotswolds. I am a highly experienced guide in the Jack the Ripper tours and the history of the Whitechapel area and I also specialise in Harry Potter themed tours.
Personal Interests:
| St Paul's Cathedral |
| The Tower of London |
| Westminster Abbey |
| The National Portait Gallery |
| Jack The Ripper |
Special Interests:
| Regional Tours | |
| Galleries | I worked at the National Portait Gallery for 8 years where I gave regular tours of the whole collection. |
| Britain Today | My main places of interest outside of London are Bath & Stonehenge as well as the surrounding countryside and villages of Wiltshire. For the past two years I have also been guiding at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). I also have an in depth knowledge of kent as I lived in the country for 15 years. |
| Castles & Palaces | I have plenty of experience in guiding at Windsor Castle & Dover Castle - my two favorite castles in England. Highclere Castle is another favourite of mine, and for the Downton Abbey fans who come with me. |
| Walking Tours | I have conducted many walking tours throughout the capital. My main areas of knowledge are within the boroughs of Westminster, Southwark & the City. I have worked for Southwark Council conducting walks for the Bermondsey Street Festival. I am also experienced in conducting Jack the Ripper tours. |
| Architecture | I am descended from the Shaw & Hardwick family of architects who worked in London throughout the entire 19th century. Therefore I have a keen interest in architecture from the 1600s onwards. |
| Ethnic Britain | I have a keen interest in the history of ethnic Britain & the multicultural areas of London today. I have conducted walks in Westminster about people who came to the capital from all parts of the world from the 1500s-1800s. I also give talks about the history of people from Africa/West Indies/ |
Additional Qualifications:
Blue Badge Guide
Driver Guide:
No