Time Steps Living History

16/06/2026

I went home to Wales for the weekend, and visited my local town - the Monnow Bridge is the last remaining medieval fortified river bridge, still with its gate tower on top!

It also normally has several pigeons on top too…

15/06/2026

Hopefully the sun will be shining for the second of the Mid Ulster Hidden Heritage tours!

This week’s tour takes place in Cookstown, leading you through the hustle and bustle of the longest main street in Northern Ireland! Listen to your guide and discover the stories of the founding of the town, the historic markets and fairs, and the buildings which once stood there.

You may also be lucky enough to meet one of the local residents, visiting the town for a very special reason…

Mid Ulster District Council Visit Mid Ulster

👣 Hidden Heritage- Cookstown! 🏛️

Join us on Saturday 20 June 2026 for our Hidden Heritage series as we uncover the stories, people and places that have helped shape Cookstown over the centuries.
From local landmarks to lesser-known tales, discover a different side to the town and gain a deeper appreciation for its unique heritage.

🎟️ Ticket Options
• Adult – £25
• Child (under 12) – £20
• Family Ticket – £80 (2 adults + 2 children under 12)

Price includes:
🍽️ Light meal
📲 Booking is essential
👣 Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking.

🔗 Book online: hiddenheritagecookstown.eventbrite.com
📞 Book by telephone: 028 7963 1510
Find out more 👉 https://www.visitmidulster.com/whats-on

11/06/2026

⭐️ I am taking a short break! ⭐️

Time Steps will be closed from Friday 12th June - Tuesday 16th June. All calls and emails will be answered on my return.

11/06/2026

A great finish to the week with a visit to Drumlins Integrated Primary School for ‘Ancient Egypt’…

The Primary Five class met with Tutu and spent the morning learning about her life and times!

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

I was delighted to pay a return visit yesterday to the Golden Friendship Group in Castledawson, for a little ‘Teatime Etiquette’!

After being instructed in the correct method to stir their tea, drink their tea - and a reminder to never spill the tea 😉- the group enjoyed their own tea away from the eagle eye of Mrs Smith…

08/06/2026

Today I was joined by my youngest passengers so far onboard the RMS Titanic - the P3/4 class of Ballytrea Primary School!

All the children were dressed wonderfully for their journey in the first class quarters…

03/06/2026

I also had a lovely visit today to the beautiful Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre to finalise details for this year’s summer tours on the 12th July!

We also discussed the Christmas tours which are set to take place on the 6th December - lots of exciting plans falling into place…

The Victorian Tours at Oldbridge House will be my second set of public summer tours - you can also find me at the Visit Mid Ulster Hidden Heritage Tours in Cookstown on 20th June, and in Magherafelt on the 27th July for the final Hidden Heritage Tour.

OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland

03/06/2026

It was the second visit of the week to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke today, with a trip to Newry for ‘WWII Memories’…

Lots of chat, lots of laughter, and a few memories of their own!

03/06/2026

A great visit to St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. yesterday for a ‘Step Onboard the Titanic’ with the P5/6 class!

The children met with Victoria Smith to learn all about life in 1912 on the RMS Titanic…