The Raid on the Medway 1667

Robert Toseland


Region:
South West
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Rotary; WI; U3A; PROBUS etc.
Fee:
Paid: £50 inc. Travel Expenses
Category:
History
Updated:
7th October 2024
Tagged:
Royal Navy

This presentation talks about one of a very small number, & usually unmentioned, successful invasions of England in 1667. Again, being developed for Cheltenham U3A Military History Group, it charts the raid on the English Navy in the Medway in 1667. Why it occurred, the circumstances of its success and wider impacts on English society. Available from Q2 2025 and targeted to last around 45mins

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About Robert Toseland

Based in Gloucestershire I am a retired Aviation Industry Engineer and Programme Manager. I actively support my local Rotary Club (Twice President) as well as being an active guide at The Jet Age Museum close to Staverton Airport and working in the engineering team of the local Stroudwater Canal Restoration project. I'm happy to travel around Gloucestershire and areas close to it and have delivered my presentations numerous times to Rotary Clubs, PROBUS, WI, U3A etc.


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