Worksop, Witches and a Place in American History: the Life of Richard Bernard

Adrian Gray


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Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber
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Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Historian
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Paid: Minimum £60, additional £1 per head over 50.
Category:
History
Updated:
27th September 2024

Richard Bernard was born in Tudor Epworth and became a great figure amongst the puritans and separatists under James I based mainly at Gainsborough and Worksop. Later he became a great writer, influenced John Bunyan and his daughter helped found a state in America. Today he is best-known for his authoritative guide on witches, based on his experience in Worksop! He enjoyed a long life full of controversy and conflict, leaving a legacy of many influential books.

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About Adrian Gray

I am a Cambridge-educated historian with around 30 published books on a variety of historical topics which you can see on my Amazon author page at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adrian-Gray/e/B0034P9K2M/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1529568674&sr=1-1

I specialise in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, but I also speak on a number of national issues such as Victorian crime and social history, the history of religious freedom, and the history of education and government inspection (which is a lot more interesting than it sounds!). I am one of the leaders of local community efforts to develop Christian heritage for tourism in Notts and Lincs, hosting coach tours from the USA and also very popular local history walks. I am fascinated by human stories so also do several talks to do with rebellious or scandalous people!

I provide a range of lively and fully-illustrated talks that can be tailored for local needs. You can email me for a full list of talks. I am a skilled presenter having worked as a teacher for many years and also as a tour guide in my home area.

How do you know I am any good? Well, I have a high level of repeat-invitations and can give some examples if you feel you need them.


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