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About Salisbury's Chequered History Guides
Welcome to our website. We are two Blue Badge Guides who studied together in 2015 to become professional tourist guides in part of southern England that is known as Wessex. We are both Salisbury based and can guide in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and West Sussex.
We have a common theme in our guiding, that is to tell the story and to tell it well. We realised that we had similar ideas when we both wanted to present Salisbury City Walks in costume. A costume, or the cloths, that replicate those worn by a person who had lived and walked in the City. Not any person, but specific local historical figures who had impacted the City.
With all of this in mind our enterprise began. We have since introduced a City bicycle ride, a second female historical character, and most importantly, we now can offer to our visitors a licensed vehicle that can carry six adults or four adults with two young children. So, whether you want to stay in the City or wish to be driven to a destination or several destinations within our area, Salisbury’s Chequered History Guides can help you.
Our Guides
We are "Salisbury's Chequered History Guides". I am Lorna and along with my colleague Steve, we provide unique guiding services for visitors to Wessex. We can transport you with costumed stories, drive small groups on a variety of bespoke tours, or you can simply choose to mount up and join my weekly summer bicycle tours of Salisbury.
Lorna Matthews-Keel BA MITG
Hello, my name is Lorna and I am a qualified Blue Badge Guide. I live in Salisbury where I was born and I guide in ...
Lorna Matthews-Keel BA MITG
Hello, my name is Lorna and I am a qualified Blue Badge Guide. I live in Salisbury where I was born and I guide in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and West Sussex.
I have had the good fortune to live in Austria, Egypt and Chile and have travelled extensively. It is now my turn to show visitors this part of England, this area called Wessex and what we have to offer. From the towering heights of Salisbury Cathedral, to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast, from the standing stones of Stonehenge to the ancient New Forest, from the crumbling castle of Corfe to the stately homes of Wilton House, Beaulieu Palace House, Blenheim and Athelhampton House and Gardens, we have a rich diversity within a small area.
I have written an article for Group Leisure and Travel, Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide 2023 which is available to read here.
Do take a further look at what we can do for you, and remember, we can construct a tour around your requirements. I and my colleague are here to help you have a most memorable adventure in Wessex.
Lorna's Tours
Salisbury City and Cathedral Walking Tours
Stonehenge
Birth of a City Death of a Knight
Annie Moberley Costume Tour of Salisbury City
Bicycle Tour - City and ‘Town Path’ across city’s famous waters meadows
Driver Guide Tours of Wessex and beyond: Jurassic Coast, Isle of Wight, Blenheim Palace, Winchester and many other fascinating historic place
Steve Sharp
Steve qualified as a qualified Blue Badge Guide in 2017. Following a career in Dairy Farming and Business the time had ...
Steve Sharp
Steve qualified as a qualified Blue Badge Guide in 2017.
Following a career in Dairy Farming and Business the time had come to seriously indulge a lifelong passion for History. Beginning his Blue Badge Course in 2012 Steve was suddenly faced with a truth of the old adage “you never know what’s around the corner” when he was suddenly hit with a life threatening attack of septicaemia, hospitalised for three months and luckily only losing his right leg in the process.
Back up on two legs again, Steve is qualified to guide across central southern England and especially in and around his home City of Salisbury, with Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, the New Forest, and Dorset.
A member of “Tourism is for Everybody” Steve has an understanding and empathy with the types of challenges faced by those with mobility or ability issues when visiting key visitor attractions and can use his experience and knowledge to help make your visit enjoyable, pleasant and informative.
Steve's Tours
Salisbury City and Cathedral Walking Tours
Stonehenge
Birth of a City Death of a Knight
Mayor Ivey Costume Tour of Salisbury City
Winchester and many other fascinating
historic places in Wessex and beyond.
Transport
The licensed private hire vehicle is a VW Caravelle that can take up to six visitors and has two optional legal child seats. ...
Transport
The licensed private hire vehicle is a VW Caravelle that can take up to six visitors and has two optional legal child seats. It provides a smooth and comfortable ride. Why not look at the scenery in a spacious vehicle, stop where you want to stop, and enjoy the guided tour as you go?
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Enquire About A Tour
If you would like to enquire about booking a tour then please get in touch.
Please get in touch by either calling us on 07880917179 or you can send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.