Ellen Outram – Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Let me introduce you to the Peak District – this fascinating area in the centre of the England, picked as the country’s first National Park way back in 1951. The Peak District is full of wonderful places to visit – with small picturesque villages and bustling market towns scattered across a scenic landscape well worthy of its National Park status. Whether it be joining me on a guided walk in one of those fascinating villages or towns or bringing a coach tour throughout the area let me make it come alive with the wonderful background stories and anecdotes to match the stunning scenery. Or if you can’t visit the area this time allow me to bring it to you in the form of illustrated talks, with a lively commentary, giving you the chance to see why we have so much to shout about!
Random Derbyshire snippets…
The ‘Leatherbriitches Brewery’ at Fenny Bentley was named after the practise of checking the ale by sitting on the top of a barrel covered in a thin film of beer. The inspectors could duty band it from seeing how sticky it was! Leather britches were needed to stand such wear and tear.