America & Bury St Edmunds an enduring connection of 500 years

Terry O'Donoghue


Region:
East of England
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Local History
Fee:
Paid: 60
Category:
History
Updated:
11th June 2020
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From the 1500s to today Bury has influenced the national history of the USA and its character. Likewise the alliance with the USA in times of twentieth century conflict has heavily influenced Bury and the surrounding area. This talk explores the colourful characters and events right u to recent times.

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About Terry O'Donoghue

SPEAKER ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE LOCAL HISTORY OF HISTORY RICH BURY ST EDMUNDS, FAMOUS AS A ONCE NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ABBEY TOWN. ALL ARE ILLUSTRATED TALKS AND RECENT SUBJECTS HAVE INCLUDED 'AMERICAN CONNECTIONS TO BURY ST EDMUNDS', 'HISTORY OF THE GUILDHALL', 'DISSENT,RIOT & REBELLION', 'HISTORY OF THE OLD WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL' , 'HISTORY OF THE ABBEY GARDENS' ETC. PORTFOLIO CONSTANTLY BEEN ADDED TO.

WILL HAPPILY TRAVEL & TALK TO ANY ORGANISATION , CLUB ETC. WITHIN EAST ANGLIA. ALSO HAPPY TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL TALKS VIA ZOOM etc.

ALSO GREEN BADGE ITG REGISTERED GREEN BADGE TOWN GUIDE.


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