Jake Simpkin

Local Historian: Speaker: Tourist Guide

Hello and welcome to my website

Central Southern England is a great place to visit. Its been my pleasure to lead guided tours in the region for nearly 3 decades, and my enthusiasm has never wavered.

World class heritage sites of Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Dorset’s Jurassic coast are the most famous, but there’s so much more to see. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury; the coastal ports of Portsmouth, Southampton and Portland, and the Isle of Wight.

These wonderful attractions are waiting to be explored. 

I present illustrated talks on a variety of subjects, including my home city of Southampton, which has a fascinating history.  You can see a list of my talks on the  Illustrated Talks Page.  My written articles can be accessed free or for just a few pounds.

St George's Chapel Windsor Castle
HMS Warrior1860, Portsmouth
The rugged coast of west Portland
Stonehenge
Portsmouth harbour with the Spinnaker Tower
One of the many cruise ships calling into Southampton, Portsmouth and Portland
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