The Wonderful World of Glass
F. E. Burroughes.
- Region:
- South West
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Expensed: I ask for my petrol expenses, plus a donationto support my chosen charity..
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 18th October 2021
An acknowledged expert and authority on glass, the speaker is often called upon by television programmes to supply and talk about examples of the glass-blower's craft and art. He talks about the history of glass making from 3000B.C., and brings historic and valuable specimens from his own extensive collection of glass for members to examine. An authoritative and humorous insight into a fascinating subject. This is one of the most popular of Francis' talks, and he has often been asked to repeat it!
Views: 1612 | Enquiries: 13About F. E. Burroughes.
A well-known and experienced Lecturer and After-Dinner Speaker for W.Is, Rotary Clubs, Round Tables, U3As, and special interest groups and societies. Francis is on the W.I Speakers List of most Counties in the South West. His talks do not require any special equipment, and for those which are illustrated with slides, Francis brings all his own equipment, which can include a very large screen.
He is available during the day, and at short notice, and will travel all over the South West, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset and Devon. He asks for his petrol expenses, and a donation towards his chosen charity, as much as you can reasonably afford. He asks you to be as generous as possible!
Other talks are also available, apart from those listed here.
More details about all his talks can be found on his website, www.burroughes.uk
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by F. E. Burroughes.
- A Victorian Head Gardener
- Seated One Day at the Organ. . .
- Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage!
- In the Mood, or Dancing through a War
- Illegal Immigrants
- Can You Play Jerusalem For Us?
- Things You Miss About Paris
- Desert Island Discs.
- The Front Garden
- The Juvenile Drama
- The Golden Age of Glass
- Albert, Wallace the Lion, and Noah.
Send a message to the speaker
If you are interested in this talk and wish to contact the speaker, please complete the following form: