Thames Barge
Tony Earle
- Organisation:
- TonyEarleEntertaining Talks
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Entertaining/amusing/audience participation
- Fee:
- Paid: 90 Inclusive
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 30th November 2021
- Tagged:
- Thames Sailing Barge | London | Thamesestuary
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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It,s a funny thing but covid realy shook up the clubs and associations. Many clubs are still under strength with some audiences in the 20's whilst others mainly U3a's in the 100 or so. Anyway so much for waffle. I have been giving talks in the North, East and West Home Counties. since retireing form 'KODAK'. Remember that name, not everyone does now. 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 2024/25/26 Leaflet available
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