The Most Skillful Hands in the World
Peter Spedding
- Regions:
- West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 19th April 2026
- Tagged:
- Historic | Medical | Architecture | People
Come and listen to the 'Life and Times of Berkeley George Andrew Moynihan and others owners of Carr Manor Estate Leeds': Berkeley was hailed as the 'Surgeon of the Century' who achieved the highest honours. Find out about the famous people who built, lived and visited the estate., and find out how he helped the Queen! From 1937 Carr Manor was a judges residence and has now been sold Subject to contract. While we wait to see what happens next to this Grade II building find out about past residents
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Thanks for calling by in 2026 : I am keen on local history and the characters who made it interesting. Who have I given talks to? - here's a few
Meanwood Mens Society, Harrogate Forum, Tadcaster Mens, Chapeltown over60s, Meanwood Ladies Fellowship, Harrogate Probus, Open Heritage Days, Darling Roses - Women's Institute, Meanwood Festival 2023 and 2024, Meanwood Village Assoc., Shadwell Probus, Pudsey Mens Forum, Todmorden WI, Oddfellows Leodis branch, Friends of Ripon Cathedral.
Feedback from an Open Heritage Day talk on George Corson: I thought the presentation was one of the best I have heard. The speaker was clear, entertaining and very informative and delivered his slides in a very interactive way. I would definitely attend any other event he presented. Thanks to Heritage Open Days and Leeds Civic Trust for organising this.'
Feedback from a recent Grand Canyon talk: On behalf of everyone present, a big thank-you for such a wonderful presentation this morning. We all really enjoyed hearing about your adventure. Exhilarating indeed! There was lots of interest, evidenced by so many questions, and there have been many favourable comments. Thanks again for stepping in at short notice. I am sure we shall be inviting you back in the future. Meanwhile, keep travelling!
Feedback from a recent John Marshall talk: Thank you so much for speaking to the members of the 94 Club last night. Your presentation struck the right balance of wit and insight. A number of the ladies told me how much they enjoyed it.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Peter Spedding
- The Golden Age of Piracy
- An exhilarating 270 mile trip down the Grand Canyon
- The Oates family - Victorian Gent and Lawyer and his Adventurer son from Leeds
- John Marshall Leeds Flax Mill owner
- My Fathers life in the RAF Regiment during WWII
- George Corson Leeds Architect of the Grand Theatre
- Leeds City Square -stories of its many building
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