The longest school strike in English history occurred in the village of Burston on the outskirts of Diss in 1914. It lasted for twenty five years and was instigated by the pupils and their parents when their Vicar told a terrible lie which led to the sacking of their beloved headteacher and her husband. Hear the voices of former pupils who in later years gave interviews on their experience .
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Bryan is a seasoned speaker for U3As, Probus, Rotary, History Societies,, etc. With a background in professional theatre and drama lecturing, he has worked in Theatre, TV, and TIE, taking educational theatre to schools across East Anglia.
Bryan’s presentations are rather unique. He is a great storyteller and in some of his pieces he introduces audiences to the voices of various characters. Indeed in others he plays the whole piece in character, giving a flavour of life in earlier times. Currently a pearly. King telling his evacuee’s story, a butler from the Victorian/Edwardian period and a dear old Suffolk gardener, complete with an authentic Suffolk accent. He is kept busy with his talks and performance pieces but is always happy to help out at short notice if available.
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