Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and the Yorkshire Connections
Tony Morgan
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Fee:
- Paid: I usually accept the group’s standard speaker fee and donate it to a good cause.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 21st April 2023
- Tagged:
- Guy Fawkes | Gunpowder | Tudor History | Stuarts
On 5th November each year we celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot with bonfires and fireworks. But what really happened? In this engaging talk, Tony Morgan will discuss Guy Fawkes's background in Tudor York, the history behind the Gunpowder Plot and the myriad of Yorkshire connections.
Views: 283 | Enquiries: 6About Tony Morgan
Tony Morgan is an Associate Professor at the University of Leeds. He is the author of a series of non-fiction history books and historical novels focused on topics such as Tudor York and Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. His engaging talks bring the history of real people, places and events to life. When Tony delivers a talk to a group, very frequently he is requested to return to speak on another topic. Tony donates his event speaker fees, history books and novel profits to good causes. In recent years, he has raised thousands of pounds for St Leonard's Hospice in York.
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