Example History Talks
Talks I can deliver (if necessary in appropriate costume) which can last between 30 mins to 1hr includes:
- The Mosquito of World War 2. Why the dh-98 should rightfully be considered the greatest military aircraft of all time.
- Rum, Sodomy & The Lash. Life aboard Nelson's Navy 1795-1812.
- Living Medieval. Research, Reconstruction, Re-enactment
- 'The Fouled Anchor' - The rise and fall of the British Royal Navy.
- 'Put That Light Out!' Air Raid Precautions of World War 2.
- 'Fat bloke does good!' An audience with Henry 8 and a story about 6 women...
- Incunabula! The spark that lit the Renaissance
- Horrible Hollywood History' - why do film makers get it so wrong?
- The Dungeon Master - how role-playing games set my creative path.
Some talks are enhanced with an Audio Visual presentation.
Background and Experience
Ian Pycroft founded Black Knight Historical in 2003. Named after his first historical costume performance as a ‘black knight’ in a local medieval society. Most recently added are Sir Francis Drake, of Spanish Armada fame, William Nele, Assayer of Weights and Measures to King Henry VII, convicted criminal Charles Groom sent to America in 1773, and Alderman George Chapman 1461 of Stamford.
From Alnwick to Pendennis, Isle of Man to Dover, and a thousand places between, including Wembley Stadium, Cathedrals, Treasure Houses of England, schools, TV, private parties, corporate functions and 5* hotels, Ian has performed at them all.
He is also a Member of Equity, the actors Union.
