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Tony Ferguson

Chalfonts, South East
Born in Tyrone, spent my forty year career in technology, travelled extensively across Europe, Middle East, USA. Since my retirement, I have written two books on the Battle of the Somme and the Irish Civil War, in the series "Andy Symington: Tyrone's Most Wanted Man." I also operate the Churchwatch programme which cares for a beautiful, old Buckinghamshire church.

Available talks by Tony Ferguson

u3a Speaker, Tony Ferguson - Lest We Forget

A Royal Irish Fusilier at the Battle of the Somme

The story of my grandfather at the Somme, with an incredible twist in the tale, over a century later! Agenda 1. Private Andy Symington 2. “The Unlucky Battalion” 3. The Somme July 1916 4. Lions led by Donkeys 5. Characters (The Bulldog Spirit) 6. Shellshock 7. A Land Fit for Heroes 8. Legacy
History
Delivery: In person
Drawing of Irish Fusilier (Art.IWM ART 3013)

The Irish War of Independence in Rural Communities

An untold story of my grandfathers exploits in the IRAs 2nd Northern Division in the War of Independence against Britain. Guerilla warfare, spies, informants, internment, police murder gangs, assassinations and the contrasting role of Irish & English women in the conflict.
History
Delivery: Open to both online or in person
Photo of a parish church interior

Non Conformism, Regicide, Graffiti & Body Snatching- a colorful history of St Giles Parish Church

The Parish Church of Chalfont St Giles is almost 900 years old and if its walls could talk, here are some of the secrets they would reveal. A museum, an art gallery and a fulcrum of local history. The talk will entertain and leave you saying "I didnt know that!"
History
Delivery: In person

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