Private tour in Portsmouth Lillian C
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I am a historian and published author with a passion for making history and culture a fun and relatable journey for everyone. My academic investigations engage with the impact of popular culture on our society. I also advocate for the control and ownership the public has over historical narratives and our engagement with the past away from the watchful academic eye. I am a native-born explorer of the world. I am very privileged because I come from a beautiful part of the world called Cantabria (Spain) which is overlooked yet full of fascinating history. My first trip abroad was at the early age of 2. My family took me to Paris on the train and I had a blast! I am incredibly lucky to have a family with a passion for having adventures and discovering new exciting places, so I just embraced it with my whole being. I love jumping on a plane and going somewhere new, in the same way, that I enjoy a proper road trip somewhere local to rediscover things that perhaps I took for granted. There is something special and worth exploring everywhere, you just need to look out for it. My passion for tour guiding started in 2010 in Winchester (UK) where I learned the ropes to being a cathedral tower tour guide. Operating at other local sites, I developed my knowledge of the touring industry by engaging with tour operators, cruise ships, summer schools, and the general public. With my academic knowledge of history and culture and my love for traveling, I have taken my tour guiding passion beyond the UK, taking individuals and small groups around Europe, going as far as organising travel, bookings, and selecting the best experiences for the trip and the individual needs. I am a natural storyteller and I want everyone to join in my tours to share these stories and experiences with them because I believe they are worth living, creating endearing memories in the process. The things I want to show you should not just be kept inside dusty history books! PhD in history Associate Fellow of Higher Education
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Curious about Portsmouth and its military history? Then join this tour with Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez. She is a local tour guide and historian (PhD). Throughout this journey you will dive into the history of the city that is deeply buried under trauma, tragedies and war. We will explore the seafront and pier in the area of Southsea, engaging with memorial from different wars and naval heritage. We will also see the fortifications that date back to the time of Henry V, as well as the cathedral and a relevant local monuments. The tour will also take us through the area of Gunwharf to see the famous Spinnaker Tower, have a drink or indulge in some shopping.
11 AM - Meeting outside Southsea Castle - main entrance 12:00 AM - Walk through the seafront towards Clarence pier, with stops by the war memorial and D Day museum. 13:00 PM - Cathedral, Round and Square Tower 14:00 PM - Arrival to Gunwharf 14:30 PM - Tour Ends **contact me for custom tour of Portsmouth including pickups in other locations
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