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INDUSTRY PAST:
Dr Richard Marks

INDUSTRY PAST: Dr Richard MarksINDUSTRY PAST: Dr Richard MarksINDUSTRY PAST: Dr Richard Marks

History Talks & Family History Workshops

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History Talks and Workshops

Looking for a speaker who brings history to life? I deliver captivating, deeply researched presentations that transform complex history into interesting stories. From Victorian business and leisure, to railway innovation and wartime technology, my sessions are designed to inform, inspire, and ignite conversation. 


Tailored For Your Audience

I work regularly with a wide range of heritage and community organisations, including:

  • Heritage and local history societies
  • U3A, WI and Probus groups
  • Professional bodies and conference organisers
  • Family history groups


Whether in-person or online, every talk is delivered with clarity and energy, ensuring your members stay engaged from the first slide to the final question.


Click the link below to see all my talks on SpeakerNet, or contact me to discuss your needs

View all my history talks

Expert Family History Workshops

Go beyond the census. Uncover the stories behind your family past with talks and family history workshops designed specifically for family historians. I'll help you place your family's photos, occupations, and military artefacts into their true historical context.


Popular sessions include: 

  • Victorian Industry: Life in the Victorian Factories for Family Historians
  • The Age of Steam: Unlocking Britain's Railway History for Family Historians
  • The Home Front: Munitions Workers of WWI and WWII 
  • Military Relatives: Specialised sessions on the Royal Flying Corp (WWI), RAF (WWII) and the Royal Navy 


Talks can be customised to your group and delivered in-person or online. Half- and full-day workshop formats are available, with plenty of opportunity for discussion. Get in touch to arrange a session that meets your members' interests and needs. 

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