Whilst working in America I took up model boat building as a Hobby, on returning I joined a model boat club in North London.
They had a large number of model Thames Barges sailing them regularly at festivals of the sea and on ponds around the South of England. About once a month they met at the pond in the Promenade Park and held model barge matches of their own.
Whilst building the models I became interested in the barging generally, their use, trips and cargoes.
This talk is a snapshot of their rise and decline over the past 150 years illustrated with photographs and a model of the sailing barge ‘Squeak’.
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After 40 years at the Kodak Research Labs. I have been giving talks in the North, East and West Home Counties.
My talks are suitable for all sizes of groups and clubs and I have held them in all manner of locations ranging from cinemas to village halls. All talks are general non-technical and interesting with pictures and video. They are delivered in an easy, relaxed and amusing manner which encourages audience participation.
I have a range of subjects some of which relate to my work and others my interests. With the Kodak, Thames Barge, Charity shops and Bus talks I bring a few artefacts. I bring along everything required, including a screen, if suitable equipment is not available to give an illustrated talk.
I have an all inclusive Fee, (no messey Travel Expenses etc.). Taking bookings for 2024/25 Leaflet on request. tony.earle@gmail.com
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