John's Talks
John is available as a Speaker at local groups for morning, afternoon or evening meetings to provide an interesting and entertaining talk on the following topics:

 

 


1. The Lord Mayor of the City of London

In this talk John describes the history and pageantry associated with the position of the Lord Mayor and the importance of the role in promoting today’s modern City.



Lord Mayor's Coach

 


2. How Charing got its Cross

This talk describes a love story from 13th Century England and how the King built a series of memorials to his late wife, some of which survive today.

Included are fascinating details from life in the medieval period.

 




Cross at Geddington

 


3. Paintings in the Guildhall Art Gallery

John will guide you through a tour of some of the paintings on display at the Art Gallery, illustrated by colourful photographs of the pictures.

In addition, John will describe the exciting discovery of the Roman Amphitheatre during the building of the Art Gallery. John also organises tours of the gallery. Click here for details.


'Too Early' by James Tissot

Each talk is accompanied by a colourful presentation and is 45 minutes long plus time for questions. Reasonable fee.

If you are interested in booking John to give a talk, please contact him on 020 8462 1947 or email jhalligan2000@aol.com