- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Harry Kay was an Englishman who fought in WW1. Meet him now, a family man and civilian living through WW2. Hear about his family's struggles. Share with him their worries as they wake up to hear that it is D-Day and they realise their son may be fighting on the French beaches as they listen to the radio broadcasts.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
- Join as an individual or book for private groups up to 45
Meet the Host, Simon
Simon Waterfield is a historical writer and performer of acted monologues covering subjects of a historical nature from the C7 to WW2. These are usually delivered in appropriate costume. Simon also writes and tells short stories on a variety of modern subjects. He has performed these stories for The Oddfellows, The WI, Probus, Freemasons, various museums around the country, various Art Organisations, CADW and National Trust, to name but a few.
Preparing for the Event
For the best experience, you will need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer. Please ensure you're connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (3G/4G).
We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
Reviews
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Sonia
June 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this talk. Lively and informative.
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Carol
June 2021
I enjoyed the talk as it was given from a different perspective of a father's view of his sons involvement in D Day along with the civilian life of the time.
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Marie
June 2021
A fascinating insight of D Day viewed from the very personal angle of a father who had himself served in the WW1 trenches and had some idea of what his son might be going through. I liked the way that the routine of their day to day life contrasted with the D Day landings. History is after all about all of us and our experiences of major events.
More Information
What if I can’t make the event?
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Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
Your camera and microphone does not need to be on for you to enjoy the event. The choice about whether to do this is completely yours.
How do I watch the live event?
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How do I sign-up for and access the recording? (Recorded events only)
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