Walks, Talks and Writing​
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Julian offers a range of illustrated talks on a variety of subjects and is also an experienced battlefield guide, leading walks over sites all across the country.
Talks offered by Julian include:
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The Battle of Hastings: Fact and fiction
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The early life of William the Conqueror
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King John and the Magna Carta Wars
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How to capture a castle
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The Battle of Flodden
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The Wars of the Roses
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The Cornish Rebellion of 1497
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Roundheads and Cavaliers: The Great Civil War
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The Battle of Bosworth
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The escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester
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The Battle of Waterloo
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Dates For Your Diary:
Julian is continuing his programme of walks and talks for English Heritage Members. Tickets for the following will be bookable on the members events section of the English Heritage website.
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Sunday 15th February 2026: Battle of Great Torrington
Tuesday 26th May 2026: Battle of Stratton
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Talks for Godalming Museum:
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Friday 27 March 2026: The Rabbit woman of Godalming. The extraordinary story of Mary Tofts, an 18th century Godalming woman who claimed to have given birth to a litter of rabbits.
Friday 25th September: Famous British battles I: Hastings 1066
Friday 30th October: Famous British battles II. Bosworth 1485
Friday 13th November: Famous British battles III. Waterloo 1815
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Tudor Places Magazine:
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I am pleased to have contributed an article to every one of the first twenty issues of Tudor Places, the magazine for anyone with an interest in Tudor heritage. To find out more and buy copies visit the magazine website at www.tudorplaces.com
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I’m even more delighted to have authored the magazine’s special Tudor Cambridge issue, which includes an introduction to the university under the Tudors, articles on the eight colleges founded during the Tudor period and a close look at the magnificent Great St Mary’s Church. To order your copy visit https://tudorplaces.com/products/cambridge-a-treasure-house-of-tudor-history
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