Teacher, Trader, Lion Tamer and Spy. Alice Wheeldon and the Pear Tree Conspiracy
Ian Green
- Regions:
- Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 plus travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 7th August 2023
Alice Wheeldon of Derby was at the centre of a political storm of feminism, socialism and pacifism during the First World War. Accused by government spies of plotting to murder the Prime Minister, David Lloyd George was she innocent or guilty of a planned poison attack. Alternatively, was the establishment guilty of an even greater conspiracy?
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I have an academic background in politics and history and a past career in educational management. I am interested in local history, particularly of south-east Derbyshire.
My talks link local history to national issues giving relevance to a wider audience.
Talks are fully illustrated PowerPoint presentations using my own equipment of 50-90 minutes in length.
Talks are offered in the East Midlands and West Midlands.
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