Christian Revival in the English Midlands, 1904 to 1906
William Bates
- Organisation:
- Four Shires History
- Regions:
- Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby, but with professional qualifications
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 25th September 2026
- Tagged:
- Church History | Mission | Working Class Life | Edwardian
Edwardian churches tried to increase their working class membership at a time of economic and industrial tension. Both Nonconformists and Anglicans responded positively to the idea of revival, but achieved their best results in coal mining districts. This talk looks at the ups and downs of Revivalism in five urban areas, and at what people of the time found appealing.
Views: 12 | Enquiries: 0About William Bates
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.
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