Free of Charge

  Book Signings

Radio & Media Interviews

Expenses to be paid, please     

       Please contact me for fees for the following:                   

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A Muddy History of Britain 

   A one-hour/one and a half hour richly- illustrated tour of the history of our islands 

through the archaeology that is all around us - with a local flavour added.

Variations available, including A Muddy History: A Christian Perspective

 Latin All Around Us - Why the Romans Still Matter Today

A one hour/one and a half hour informal talk where the audience get to ‘have words’ with the author

or the same but as a formal lecture

exploring  the  fascinating and surprising ancient roots and stories 

that are behind the words we use every day.

This is a relaxed and informal talk

 Each talk is geared to tie in with the group's specialist subject or common interest. eg ...

Read a Review of What's In A Name  - Latin for naturalist societies

Latin Yesterday, Today and For Ever

 A richly-illustrated talk on how and why Latin travelled through the centuries against all the odds 

to become a real and living part of our modern lives.  What was the attraction and real power 

behind Latin, and how did each era use Latin in its own special way so that it seeped into our past 

and, although we may not realise it, into every day of our present lives?

 And what about the future for Latin?  Will history repeat itself  …?  

Roman History - Classical Arts

   A wide selection of fully-illustrated talks on how the Romans have influenced our modern world.

What did the Greeks and Romans ever do for us?;   Roman Wall Painting; Mythical Canvases;  

A Classical Gallery of Rogues - the Eternal Pantheon; 

A Painted History of Ancient Rome; Spinning Heads and Ships - Art and the Image of Rome; 

Portrayals of Everyday Ancient Rome.

Latin Taster Course

    Five richly illustrated sessions

Monday-Friday intensive, one evening and two days,

or  five weekly sessions

Petra Trek

    Illustrated talks on the Desert Experience or on Petra, a Jordanian Jewel

Inset Training

Inspiring and improving literacy - How to get all the benefits of Latin without adding it to your curriculum 

ALSO School Visits:

  Choose from:

  Workshops on Latin & Greek around us 

- link in with KS2's curriculum on the Romans, 

 - deepen KS4 & KS5 subjects

or  Hold a fund-raising event: enjoy an illustrated talk by an author for parents

  Lessons on the Basics of Latin

  Digging Up the Past - A Muddy Archaeologist's Life

School Rates guidelines:     Whole Day: £350       Half Day: £250        Single Session £150

(ie. Society of Author rates) + travel expenses

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