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Hello!
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I
am Irina (Dyomkina) Porter, and I am a qualified Blue Badge
Guide.
Having
been born and grown up in Moscow, in Russia, from my teenage
years I have had a keen interest in English history, literature
and culture. I am a typical Anglophile, fascinated by all
things English!
Between
1986 and 1991 I studied at the Moscow State Linguistic University,
specialising in English history and culture, and qualified
as an interpreter and as a teacher of languages (equivalent
to a Bachelor of Arts degree).
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From
1992 I lived in England and worked first as a legal secretary/interpreter
at Freshfields in the City of London, and then as a freelance translator
and interpreter. Working for a variety of City firms and private
clients, I enjoyed showing them around London and other sites in
England, and have been working towards becoming a full time tour
guide.
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In
February 2005 I qualified as a Blue Badge guide, having undergone
the most demanding and rigorous training and passed the tough
theory and practical exams. Blue
Badge is the top qualification of Britain's professional
registered tourist guides. I also received the Chief Examiner's
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My
wide interests and knowledge of all aspects of British history,
culture and modern life help me make my clients have an informative,
and above all, enjoyable time on their visits. I can conduct tours
both in English and Russian, having previously worked as a tour
guide in either language.
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One
of my life long passions is the Beatles. I have done a lot
of research on the subject of their life and music, contributed
articles to various publications and took part in radio and
television programmes on this subject. When in Moscow, I used
to run the Moscow Beatles Fan Club, and between 1992 and 1997
I was a secretary of the London Beatles Fan Club, running
it together with Richard Porter, who later became my husband.
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Richard
has been a full time Beatles tour guide for 15 years,
and based on our joint expertise I also offer the Beatles
walking and coach tours, both in English and Russian.
More on the Beatles
tours here. |
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For
more information and bookings contact:
Irina Porter, 50a Leighton Gdns, London NW10 3PT, Great Britain
tel 0208 960 2092
irina@london-northwest.com
www.guide-for-london.com
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