I'm based in Derby, and am happy to travel thirty miles or so. I speak mainly about aspects of history in an area to the south of Derby, including East Staffordshire and North West Leicestershire. You can learn more about me from my website: Four Shires History. On the home page, I've included a video which gives an idea of what I'm like as a speaker.

I have an MA in English Local History, but pitch my talks to a non-academic audience. They're fully illustrated, and I often include a video clip or relevant song. I tend to speak for forty minutes, and then encourage discussion or questions. I'm glad to work with others and adjust what I do to suit an occasion or audience.

Now retired, I enjoy research, writing, and getting to know a landscape. If I can find a good place for coffee and cake, I head straight to it.