Templars - The Knights Who Made Britain
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- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £ 80
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 8th June 2025
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The Knights Templar were originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, but the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism. This talk aims to set the record straight. The Templars, famous for their battles on Christendom's eastern front, were dedicated peace-mongers at home. They influenced royal strategy and policy, created financial structures, and brokered international peace treaties.
The talk examines the rise of the Order under Henry I, through to its violent suppression following the fall of Acre. Challenging received wisdom to show how these devout medieval knights played a profound role in making modern Britain.
Views: 30 | Enquiries: 0About Michael Astrop
Having spent the last twenty years training, writing, and talking about business and behavioural issues, Michael is now retired and is developing his talks to groups and associations. Michael is well known to Probus groups, u3a groups antiquarian societies, and charities.
“Our members enjoyed your talk on inn signs so much I think they would be happy to welcome you every week!” Thornton Antiquarian Society
“Thank you so much for a fascinating talk on Tuesday. It was a wonderful start to our new season. We will certainly be booking you for the 20/21 season.” Boroughbridge Antiques Society.
Can travel in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Humberside.
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