Rosemary Barnes

Profile updated 5/06/23

Regional Qualification(s):

Yorkshire

Language(s):

English

Phone Number(s):

07771 632673

Read more about me:

SHOW MORE

Contact guide

Introduction:

I am a true Yorkshire lass having been born and brought up in the West Riding, Yorkshire's industrial heartland and the cradle of our economy. With my local knowledge I can introduce you to places you might not find on your own and ensure you get the most out of your visit.

A day out with me would give you an insight into the region's beating heart - the loveliest views, the most interesting attractions and the most welcoming spots for that all--important afternoon tea. I can give you an authentic experience of local life with my enthusiasm for the area and insider knowledge. Let me entertain you!

My previous guests have included groups from all over the world - USA, Canada, China, the Lebanon. I am equally at home with U3A groups or student parties and can tailor my approach to suit your needs. I am an accredited York Minster guide and recently I have been leading faith tours to our great cathedral cities.

In addition to my Blue Badge qualification I am a City of Westminster guide lecturer and an experienced Tour Manager having worked with leading British and American companies.

I have achieved my Good to Go accreditation, Safe Travels certificate and have been vaccinated against Covid-19 so you can travel with the security of knowing you are in safe hands.

Personal Interests:

Downton Abbey tours
Gentleman Jack tours
Coach tours of Sheffield, Leeds, Hull and York
Walking tours of Doncaster, York, Leeds and Barnsley
Wakefield and the Five Towns

Special Interests:

Stately Homes & Country Houses

Nostell Priory
Castle Howard
Harewood House
Brodsworth House
Wentworth Woodhouse

Industrial Heritage

Saltaire and Salt's Mill
York Railway Museum
Kelham Island Sheffield
Armley Mill Leeds

Literature

The Bronte Sisters
Anne Lister tours
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Philip Larkin
Winifred Holtby
Candace Robb

Food & Drink

York's Chocolate Heritage
Wakefield Rhubarb Fair
Pontefract Liquorice Fair
Food tours Doncaster market
Food tours Kirkgate market Leeds

Art/Paintings & Sculpture

Yorkshire landscape artists David Hockney Ashley Jackson JMW Turner
Urban artists Atkinson Grimshaw William Powell Frith/>
Hepworth Gallery Wakefield
Ferens Art Gallery Hull

Medicine

Leeds Thackeray medical museum
John Snow and cholera
Plague and medievalist remedies

Religion

Fountains Abbey, Kirkstall Abbey Monk Bretton Priory/>
Bar Convent York
Methodism in West Riding
Multi-faith Bradford

Regional Tours

The Sculpture Triangle
Wars of the Roses
Medieval castles
Heritage steam railways
Coal-mining in South Yorkshire

Driver Guide:

No