Hi and welcome to HistoryFare military historian and tour guide .

About HistoryFare

My name is Brian Fare and I run my HistoryFare, a Military Historian and Tour Guide business based in the historic market town of Melton Mowbray.

My interest in history, mainly military history, especially Royal Air Force and aviation, but also local history, stems from where I grew up as a child. 

I grew up in a small village called Freckleton on the Fylde coast in Lancashire.  Living close to the runway of BAE Systems Warton airfield, where my father worked as an aircraft engineer is what started my interest in aviation.

Whilst at High School, I joined my local Air Cadets, 967 (Kirkham and South Fylde) Sqn and this pushed my interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force forward. After leaving school, I joined the Royal Air Force as a spritely 17 ½  year old Aircraft Engineer.

In the mid 90’s, my family and I settled in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, known as the “Rural Capital of Food”.  I gradually became aware of its fascinating history and characters from over the centuries connected to the historic market town.

And I have to say, as much as I love a pork pie, there is more to Melton’s history than just Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese!

Over the years, my passion and interest in both local and military history has grown to such an extent that during the Covid pandemic, I started this website to publish blogs and history subjects.

I hope you will enjoy reading my blogs about the places and individuals I have researched as much as I have enjoyed researching and writing about them as History is meant to be shared.

Since then, my passion for history has grown even further and I now have my own business HistoryFare delivering talks and guided tours.

The Charm of Melton Mowbray

Located in the heart of England, Melton Mowbray is a historic market town renowned for its world-famous pork pies and stilton cheese. The phrase “painting the town red” is said to have originated here, adding to the colourful tapestry of its local heritage.

Since commencing my guided tours I have taken many individuals and groups on tours. It doesn’t matter if you are a sole traveller, a family group, community group or a coach party, I have provided tours for all sizes.

I am delighted to have received the following awards:
Highly Commended award for the New Tourism Business category and finalist in the Best Days Out at the Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2024
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025
Prestige Awards Central England 2025/26 Historic Tour Operator of the Year.

Why Choose HistoryFare?

HistoryFare offers a unique perspective on the rich cultural and military history of Melton Mowbray. Led by a knowledgeable military historian and tour guide, HistoryFare provides engaging insights into the town’s storied past.

With a focus on authenticity and local traditions, HistoryFare connects visitors with the distinctive features that make Melton Mowbray an iconic destination for history enthusiasts and lovers of English culture alike.

I look forward to welcoming you on one of my award-winning guided tours or at one of my local history talks anytime you are in the Melton Mowbray area.

All my tour itineries can be adjusted or built to suit your personal needs so please do get in touch via the contact page to discuss your tour requirements or if you would like to enquire about bopoiking a history talk.

Thank you for visiting my website and please do give HistoryFare a follow on social media.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Brian