I’m an amateur historian with a long-standing interest in the English Civil War, a series of conflicts fought in the British Isles between the forces of King Charles 1st and those of Parliament from roughly 1642~1651. This fascination led me onto the battlefield as a member of the Sealed Knot, the English Civil War reenactment Society, helping to bring history to life and understand the mechanics of hand to hand combat during that period. I have many times experienced a full bloodied charge by troops of parliamentary horse and being fired upon by companies of musketeers. These experiences have all helped me add authenticity to the talk.
I live just outside Maidstone in Kent with my wife and our enormous Newfoundland dog.

Received feedback.

Brilliant lecture, very informative & interesting

Good story teller & felt you had been there

Very knowledgeable - an informative & interesting evening

Very entertaining

Informative and unusual way of presenting

Nice atmosphere and approach

Made history come to life - liked the interaction with the audience

Extremely knowledgeable on his subject Good speaker

Talk made even more interesting by authentic clothing.

Impressed by you allowing people to handle the pistols and sword. (more often than not it is 'look but don't touch.)