The Last Little Mester
Elizabeth Holloway
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional/hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £60 + reasonable travel expenses agreed with group
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 17th October 2023
A 45-50 minute talk about the life and times of Doris Walsh - my mother.
Born on the eve of World War 1, Doris worked in the Sheffield cutlery industry for 60 years as an acid etcher of top quality knives, parts for Rolls Royce, and Bowie knives some of which are in the Alamo Museum in Texas.
This is the story of her life through two world wars, massive social changes, and culminating in her being honoured as one of the Women of Steel.
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Over the years I've run small, medium and international sized charities. I've been a folk singer, writer, personal assistant, and choral singer. I was in my 50s when we sold our cottage in the Peak District and had a narrowboat built. We travelled the length and breadth of England from Leeds in the north, right down to Bristol floating harbour. And we spent several wonderful summers cruising the River Thames.
When we came back to dry land I began giving a light-hearted talk about some of our many adventures to local groups - WIs, Rotary, Probus etc.
My talk is now adapted for a Zoom audience, and of course distance is no object! However, I am happy to give my talk in person to groups within a 25 mile radius of Matlock, Derbyshire.
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