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Region:: Yorkshire & Humber
Notice Period:: Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:: Professional
Fee:: Paid: £50 (Hull and East Yorkshire. Other areas a higher fee may apply)
Category:: History
Updated:: 23^rd November 2019
Tagged:: Ottringham | Architecture | Church History | Village Parishes

This talks explores the history of the Holderness village of Ottringham as well as the history and architecture of its church and examines the strange practice of "flapping and babbling" carried out in the church.

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I am a local historian and the former Local Studies Librarian for Hull City Council. As a volunteer I assist in the planning/running of the Heritage Open Days on behalf of Hull Bid. In addition to this I am the author of two books: Paull: an Illustrated History and Forgotten Hull 3. In 2020 I was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service to local history in the Birthday Honours List. Please note: currently I am only available to deliver talks evenings and weekends.

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Flapping and Babbling: the Story of Ottringham and its Church

David Alexander Smith

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