English Connection

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England's Ancient Trees: A Personal Tour of Britain's Forests

Parks & Travel

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Sep 26, 2026

England's Ancient Trees: A Personal Tour of Britain's Forests

From childhood memories to Sherwood's legendary oaks, Glynn Burrows takes us on a tour of the trees that tell England's story.

A Dickens Tour of England: From Portsmouth to Poets' Corner

Art & Entertainment

Aug 22, 2026

A Dickens Tour of England: From Portsmouth to Poets' Corner

Glynn Burrows on the real Charles Dickens — and the English towns that still tell his story.

Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

Big Blend Radio

Jul 25, 2026

Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

From Tricorn Hats to the Gibbet — What the Movies Leave Out

The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Marvel Coming to England

Europe

Jun 27, 2026

The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Marvel Coming to England

Historian and tour guide Glynn Burrows takes us inside one of the most remarkable works of medieval art — and why now is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see it.

Meet the Experts

Jun 12, 2026

Getting to Know Glynn Burrows

Your English Connection to Family History & UK Travel

Touring the Historic Battlefields and Skirmish Sites of Britain

Europe

May 23, 2026

Touring the Historic Battlefields and Skirmish Sites of Britain

Why the UK's quiet, open landscapes hold the secrets to massive historic turnovers—and how to tour them today.

Art & Entertainment

Apr 30, 2026

Lights, Camera, England!

Touring Film Locations Across the UK