In 1966 workmen made an unbelievable discovery - a fortune in medival coins and jewellery. It is now rated as one of the ten most important treasures found in the UK, and the largest hoard of Medieval coins found in the UK. But where might they have come from? Just why was a fortune in rare coins buried near Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire? 2 different theories are examined, shedding light on the War of the Roses, and a bloody period in our history.
Views: 2312 | Enquiries: 39I regularly appear on BBC Radio Nottingham as an historical adviser, most notably as the military historian when Armed Forces Day was hosted at Nottingham. I also acted as a Politics advisor, covering the resignation of Boris Johnson and the first Truss vs Sunak debate. I have also spoken on BBC Notts on topics as diverse as Richard 3rd, the tanks, the home guard and the Easter Rising (for which I also appeared on a programme with BBC Ulster). I am also a regular guest speaker for Abingdon Museum in Oxfordshire, the British Biomedical Institute, Buxton Museum and various Rotary clubs. I have done some TV work for BBC Ulster and for Channel 4. I have appeared as a History speaker for the veterans program for Nottingham Forest and Gloucester Rugby. If you have a particular interest for a history talk that's not on the list, feel free to ask if I'd be able to field a talk on the subject, after all the worst I could say is no!
I am a confident and engaging speaker after many years teaching in a Nottingham Secondary school.
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