Balloons and Parachutes: The Adventures of the Edwardian Air Display Heroine.Dolly Shepherd
The inspirational story of balloon parachutist Dolly Shepherd is one of daring, bravery and determination. This talk explores Dolly’s amazing exploits in this once popular form of pre-aeroplane aerial entertainment.
Pictures in Glass: History and Construction of Stained Glass Windows.
From the early appearance of ecclesiastical glass in the 8th century through to the modern windows of today this talk briefly explores the history and development of the English Stained Glass Window. Depending on time available this talk can also include a practical demonstration on how a leaded light panel is constructed.
Gods,Wyrd and the Sacred Earth: Pagan Beliefs of Pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon England (New for 2026)
This talk explores the rich pagan beliefs of the early Anglo-Saxons peoples who shaped the foundations of English culture, from their gods Woden, Thunor and Twi to their profound philosophy of fate known as Wyrd, The talk reveals how this ancient spiritual world never truly disappeared and how its fingerprints still survive today in our language, our landscape and in our imagination.
Hidden Guardians: Exploring Building Protection Marks, Charms and Hidden Objects..(New for 2026)
From graffiti marks found in historic buildings and churches to charms and hidden objects found in the walls and roof spaces of buildings, this talk explores how our ancestors used a variety of ways to gain spiritual protection for their homes, health and families.
Am I a Viking?: Exploring Your Ancestry Through DNA.
The use of DNA to explore our ancestry has become popular for those looking to understand where their ancestors originate from. Using my own DNA Journey this talk offers a basic understanding of how DNA testing helps to discover our past.
Something Different:
Things That Go Bump: Personal Tales of Ghostly Encounters.
Although suitable for any time of year this fun talk is ideal for the Halloween period. It features actual stories of the experiences I have encountered when asked, as a dowser to investigate strange happenings in people’s houses and places of work.
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Each talk is around 45 mins long
For further details and to arrange a booking please ring or email me at the following: Phone: 07980 871378 Email: talks@tonywaldron.net