Women Warriors
Tracey Knight
- Region:
- North East
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £60 plus 45p per mile travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 12th September 2022
- Tagged:
- True Stories | Women At War | Womens History | Military History
Based upon my 2017 book 'Women Warriors - Ten courageous women who went to war', this entertaining and informative talk tells the true life story of female soldier Kit Cavenaugh as she served in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards under the name of Christopher Welsh.
After her beloved husband was forced to fight for William II, Christian 'Kit' Welsh donned her husband's clothes and joined the Duke of Marlborough's Dragoons to find him. Her pursuit took her across Europe, onto the battlefield throughout the Nine Years War and the War of the Spanish Succession, and through an exploration of her own identity as a woman, wife, mother and soldier. All talks are accompanied by PowerPoint illustrations. Signed copies of 'Women Warriors' are available for purchase.
Views: 402 | Enquiries: 5About Tracey Knight
Tracey Knight BA (Hons) PGCE is a teacher, historian, author and experienced speaker specialising in women's history. Her entertaining and informative talks are based upon her 2017 book 'Women Warriors - Ten Courageous women who went to war' and her current project which investigates the role of women in WWII. She has had the privilege to speak at various institutes including WI, History groups, private social clubs, secondary schools and the National Army Museum. Testimonials from previous clients are available on request.
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