A published Liverpool historian and city tour guide.

A local, I was born less than a half mile from where your tour begins. After leaving school I gained a place at Liverpool University where I graduated with a degree in History (a subject I've always loved)

Workwise, my aim was to become a teacher, although I have to admit not as a schoolteacher, but as a tutor in post-18 studies. After gaining the required teaching qualifications, I went on to teach several subjects including History (of course), Sociology and English at Liverpool Community College.

Ambitious to become an author on Liverpool history, I left the teaching profession in 2015 and since, have published six books on different aspects of Liverpool's history and culture. I also planned to become a city tour guide. An ex-colleague of mine, the owner of one of the city’s tour buses, heard of this and asked me to become part of his team. However, he was disappointed when I told him that I intended to establish myself as an independent tour guide. As an independent, I believe city visitors can gain much more through the personal touch so, for example, I kept group numbers to a maximum of six. Consequently, in 2018, I began working as independent guide.

(Unfortunately, due to health issues, I've had to suspend the tours, but, if you want to, you can check the reviews on Trip Advisor. Search for Tommy's Liverpool Tours)

If you choose to download my Voicemap tour you’ll realise that I am indeed a local with a distinct Liverpool accent (It does give me away). I hope the accent provides you with an authentic story of Liverpool's history and culture..

If you want to know more about my work as a Liverpool historian, Google 'Tommy Allen Liverpool Hisory' and it will provide you with additional information about my books. Enjoy the tour. Best wishes, Tommy