Baz Aveyard

Lincoln Bailgate u3a, East Midlands

I am a retired university lecturer, I have spent the last few years, studying and researching medieval history. I have a particular interest in Edward II, Edward III and Richard II. My approach is to create balanced, credible, human stories of the people who lived through medieval history drawing on both academic discipline and a lifetime of listening to voices across time.

Available talks by Baz Aveyard

Detail from Chaucer of Katherine Swynford

Katherine Swynford: Myth and Reality

I am a direct descendant of Katherine and John of Gaunt and this sparked my interest in their famous relationship. Who was Katherine and what do we know of her true story. My talk attempts to separate what may be romantic fiction and what are the true facts of her fascinating story.

History

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

Edward II: Death, Deception, or Disappearance? Unraveling England’s Medieval Mystery

Was Edward II murdered in the dark halls of Berkeley Castle—or did he slip away under the noses of his captors to live a secret life in exile? This talk plunges into the turbulent reign of a king brought down by scandal, betrayal, and rebellion. We’ll meet the infamous figures who shaped his downfall.

History

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

Cecily Neville: The Quiet Architect of a Dynasty

Cecily Neville is often remembered simply as the mother of kings, but that familiar label barely scratches the surface. This talk explores the life of a woman who stood at the very centre of power during one of the most turbulent periods in English history, the Wars of the Roses.

History

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

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