Reflecting on 1969: Britain Thrusts into the Space Age
Neil Mach
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- author
- Fee:
- Expensed: would appreciate a reasonable contribution towards travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 1st September 2024
- Tagged:
- 1969 | The Sixties | English Suburban History | Recent History
++ Reflecting on 1969: Britain Thrusts into the Space Age ++
Surrey author Neil Mach curated a successful one-day pop-up exhibition in the summer of 2024, focusing on the transformative year of 1969.
Building upon the success of this show, the popular public speaker now presents a captivating & thought-provoking reflection on 1969: the year that propelled Britain into the space age: Reflecting on 1969: Britain Thrusts into the Space Age — an illustrated slideshow talk.
In 1969, British society fearlessly stepped into the space era, shedding an Imperial past and postwar sombreness in the process.
But what was a typical British citizen's life like in the final year of the 'swinging sixties'?
With a cheerful approach to the topic, the speaker examines the impact of the moon landings and other space-age technical advances on everyday suburban life in 1969, revealing their significant and palpable consequences.
Through artefacts, memorabilia, clippings, souvenirs, and cherished memories, the author vividly portrays the late 1960s in an engaging slideshow.
"...If you recall the late 1960s, this talk is sure to reignite lots of cherished memories..."
For those who didn’t live through the late sixties, this presentation will help audiences observe, evaluate, and commemorate what it must have been like to experience such a lifechanging and transcendent year.
But, for those that lived through the period, join the speaker as he reminds audiences of:
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What we ate in 1969
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What we wore in 1969
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What we bought at the shops in 1969
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What sounds we listened to in 1969
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What we watched in 1969
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Depending on audience size & requirements, the speaker will tailor his talk to either 30 minutes, or 40 minutes.
The speaker will bring along souvenirs & artefacts from the period that can be shared around groups, and will help facilitate discussion and aid memory collection.
Although all age-groups will benefit from the enlightening and thought-provoking content, Neil's talk is particularly well-suited to senior audiences.
Views: 129 | Enquiries: 1About Neil Mach
Neil Mach is considered highly skilled in the art of public speaking.
It doesn’t matter how big or small your audience is! The author has delivered speeches to audiences of various sizes and ages, ranging from theatres to living rooms, and from care homes to first schools.
With over 20 books written, Neil is not only a published author but also a multi-time NaNoWriMo champion. Neil describes himself as a ‘hippy grandad!’’
His home is located in Surrey, England, by the River Thames.
In National Novel Writing Month, he guides new writers in a well-structured mentoring initiative.
After retiring from public service, Neil became an internationally recognized author/journalist in the music industry. He founded the ‘Rock Pen’ school to nurture aspiring music writers and has made valuable contributions to various esteemed publications, newsletters, and blogs.
During 2021, he curated an exhibition that was highly acclaimed and delivered a talk on the ‘Coronation Charts’, which marked the beginning of pop charts in British music history.
In 2024, he arranged a temporary exhibition focused on Led Zeppelin in 1969. He later conducted presentations on the same subject.
Neil makes regular appearances on TV and is a frequent guest on radio and podcasts.
Don’t miss Neil’s fascinating 45–60 minute illustrated talk exploring the question, “What is Fantasy Fiction?” In his entertaining talk, the author explores the “need” for fantasy creation in humans and explains the fundamental definitions of the genre. He delves into questions like: What makes up the key element of fantasy? What is fantasy fiction? What is liminality? What is a liminoid experience? What’s the difference between myth and fairytale? What is the definition of magical? What is the difference between high fantasy and low fantasy?
The author is delighted to offer engaging & meaningful slideshow presentations to associations, care homes, book groups, schools, libraries, community centres, and societies across Surrey and Thames Valley area. If you need him quickly, the author is often available at short notice.
The author is aware of the financial constraints of small community groups and associations, so offers his illustrated talks for free, but would appreciate a reasonable contribution towards his travel expenses.
Neil brings mementos, artifacts, and ephemera with him to aid in triggering audience memories. He also provides his own equipment.
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https://www.facebook.com/author.neilmach
https://www.neilmachauthor.com/
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Significant podcast episodes:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josiane-fortin7/episodes/80-Where-Fantasy-Authors-Ought-to-Begin-e1igc4n/a-a2ks2ah
https://www.spreaker.com/user/tomreaoch/neil-mach-author-so-you-want-to-write-fa
TV appearances:
The Repossible Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fStjDjkV9M&t=114s&pp=ygUJbmVpbCBtYWNo
The Self Publishing Queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMmaTR7SSZ0&t=16s&pp=ygUJbmVpbCBtYWNo
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Neil Mach
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