The Oates family - Victorian Gent and Lawyer and his Adventurer son from Leeds
Peter Spedding
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: 50
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 2nd May 2024
- Tagged:
- 18Th Century | Travel | Adventure
The compelling stories of the Grandfather and Uncle of Lawrence Oates. Creating an American Garden in Meanwood Park Leeds and the sons epic adventure in 1873 to visit Victoria Falls and his meeting some legendary characters along the way.
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Thanks for calling by in 2025 : I am keen on local history and the characters who made it interesting. Who have I given talks to? - here's a list:
Meanwood Mens Society x4 Harrogate Forum x2 Meanwood Ladies Fellowship, Harrogate Probus, Darling Roses - Women's Institute, Meanwood Festival 2023 and 2024 Meanwood Village Assoc. X2 Shadwell Probus Pudsey Mens Forum Todmorden WI Oddfellows Leodis branch
Due to give talks to in 2025: Shadwell Probus, Pudsey Friendship Group Cawthorne Ladies, Pudsey Mens Forum Ilkley and District U3A Voyagers group Talk 2000 Group Horsforth
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