HISTORIC TALKS BASED IN OXFORDSHIRE

Bringing history to life

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LOCAL HISTORY TALKS AROUND OXFORDSHIRE, BERKSHIRE AND BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

From Romans to modern day

As an esteemed public speaker and experienced media professional who has worked in both television and radio, Curator Without Museum aims to deliver educational, inspirational and entertaining talks to a variety of audiences. She strives to make every event a memorable one, delivering engaging public talks on subjects that engender pride and renewed interest in the local area.

Marie-Louise has over 15 years' experience of working in the heritage sector, including 10 years as a curator looking after museum collections and developing exhibitions. She has cared for a wide variety of collections such as regimental, textile, social history, archaeology and the history of science.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

Helping to entertain and enlighten local groups

Curator Without Museum is the consummate storyteller. With expertise and experience covering a variety of topics, audiences leave their talks entertained and inspired. Learn more about their speaking engagements.

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LOCAL HISTORY TALKS

Meaningful & Memorable

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AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS

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Marie-Louise's vibrant personality shines through her entertaining and enthralling stories. Always delivered with a smile!

Maggie Wood

Education Officer, Bromley Museum

Marie-Louise is a wonderfully engaging speaker and I would not hesitate to run tours and talks with her again. Her clear enthusiasm for her work is evident and catching for the audience. Marie-Louise was able to engage a range of audiences with technical and scientific topics with confidence and clarity.

Robyn Haggard

Public Engagement Officer, History of Science Museum

Marie-Louise is a brilliant speaker, incredibly knowledgeable, she combines a passion and enthusiasm for history that makes her memorable and engaging.

Claire Madge

Tincture of Museum

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Current range of talks

Famous Local Folk – blue plaques of South Oxfordshire
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Popular local talk
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Who has walked the hallowed streets of our villages and towns? Why not learn more about the famous people who called our area home – and who merited blue plaques to mark their stays!
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Oxfordshire on canvas
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Popular local talk
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Popular local talk
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Come on a visual tour of Oxfordshire, as we look at local scenes captured by artists and art that has made an impression on our neighbourhood.
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Oxford’s penicillin
Local history talks
In and around Oxfordshire
Local history talks
In and around Oxfordshire
Local history talks
In and around Oxfordshire
Think penicillin is just thanks to Fleming? Think again! The drug we use today was developed by a group of scientists based in Oxford. Learn about the wartime struggles to make this life-saving antibiotic.
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