Stan Laurel on Tyneside
Michael Gatherar
- Regions:
- England, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £30
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 19th April 2026
- Tagged:
This world famous comedian spent his formative years in North Shields on Tyneside. He never forgot his roots, and regularly visited his home town with his comedy partner.
Views: 51 | Enquiries: 0About Michael Gatherar
I am a retired police officer, I am a "hobby speaker" I can travel throughout Tyneside, Northumberland and Durham. I have my own equipment (laptop, data projector and screen) I hold a Certificate in Local History from Newcastle University, a Certificate in Education (FE) and a current DBS certificate I can usually be available at short notice. I regularly deliver talks to Women's Institute Groups, Men and Women's Groups, Church Groups, Community Groups, and Local History Groups.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Michael Gatherar
- The Women's Land Army
- Women at War
- Herring Lasses and Fish Wives
- LS Lowry in the North East
- Saucy Seaside Postcards
- Local Murders
- The Cullercoats Artist's Colony
- Jack and Bobby Charlton
- Notable North East Women
- North East Civilian Wartime Tragedies
- Growing up in the 1940s and 1950s
- The Seven VCs of Stonyhurst College
- Heroes and Villains
- Coldstream Guards VCs
- First Day of the Somme VCs
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