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Landguard Fort FELIXSTOWE Suffolk Site of the last major opposed invasion of England Now a large brick built fort, completed in 1744 and converted by the Victorians in 1875. Used by the Army until 1960. Landguard Fort Trust was formed in 1998 to run the Fort. The Fort is open daily from April through to October.
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Are you looking for an after-dinner or group speaker? Maybe I can help. In my "Marines in Tights" talk, I explain the history, raison d'etre, uniform, weapons and equipment of the Duke of York & Albany's Maritime Regiment (also known as the Lord High Admiral's Regiment): the first English regiment raised specifically to serve on board ships and on land; ie. "marines". I also narrate the circumstances of the invasion by the Dutch at Felixstowe on 2nd July 1667, the attack on Landguard Fort, the resulting battle and the outcomes (those that did happen and those that could have happened). 
This is all presented in a light-hearted manner, whilst wearing the uniform, equipment and weapons. I also include origins and explanations of some phrases and surnames commonly used today, appropriate to the story and period.
 All my talks have been given to and been well received by: Rotary Clubs, Probus Clubs, specialist groups (History Societies, Arthritis Care, Engineering Societies, Classic & Vintage Car enthusiasts, etc.) , W.I.s, Ladies Guilds & Groups and schools throughout East Anglia. I already have bookings through to mid 2009! I also give talks on:- "How English Surnames Began" (Why do we have surnames? What do they mean? etc.) , "English Idioms" (Those phrases we use all the time, but what do they mean and how did they start?), "Not Many People Know This ...." (Things you thought were true, but aren't!) and "Ghanaian Linguist Staffs" (See and feel the carved symbols! Do they have meanings for us today?)
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