Based on his new local history book which began with researching his 17th century home in the small, rural Norfolk village of Needham, Stephen has uncovered a wealth of interesting material about the history of this ancient settlement which dates back more than 2000 years. This is a tale that includes Roman coin hoards, Norman knights, a medieval religious protest, and reveals a prosperous 17th century community of Yeoman farmers. The residents were buffeted by revolution, war, and economic unrest as the 18th century gave way to the Victorian era, and also experienced plenty of human dramas nearer to home.
Views: 1852 | Enquiries: 2Based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border near Diss, I have given hundreds of talks since 2010 to audiences ranging from a dozen to over 500 people for all sorts of community organisations including U3A, WI, Rotary, plus local history and church social groups. I can take bookings up to a year ahead or, subject to availability, I can step in at short notice if your speaker cancels unexpectedly. I provide my own technical gear for your convenience - all I ask is that the host group provide a screen. I am happy to travel to any location in Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as North Essex and East Cambridgeshire.
I currently run an online antiques, vintage and collectables business, and used to work as a part time auctioneer. I am also a freelance tutor teaching adult leisure courses for various training organisations in East Anglia. Previously I owned and ran an independent bookshop in East Hertfordshire for ten years. Between 2005 and 2014 I interviewed dozens of major celebrity names live on stage - including Julie Walters, Ian Botham, Alan Titchmarsh, Sheila Hancock, Alan Davies - as part of a regular Meet the Author programme I produced at theatres and other venues. In my long career I have also chaired and made presentations at numerous conferences, seminars and debates, at national and international level.
I have delivered many online talks and run courses using Powerpoint on Zoom, and I also have the capability to do the same on Teams.
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