Reflecting on 1969: the year that thrust Britain into the space age
Aug 30, 2024
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Surrey author Neil Mach curated a successful one-day pop-up exhibition in the summer of 2024, focusing on the transformative year of 1969.
Building upon the success of his show, the popular public speaker now presents a captivating & thought-provoking reflection on 1969: the year that propelled Britain into the space age: Reflecting on 1969 — an Illustrated Talk.
In 1969, British society fearlessly stepped into the space era, shedding its somewhat faded Imperial identity in the process.
But what was a typical British citizen's life like in the final year of the 'swinging sixties'?
With a cheerful approach to the topic, the author examines the impact of the moon landings and other space-age technical advances on everyday suburban life in 1969, revealing their significant and palpable consequences.
What was the actual experience of living in Britain in 1969?
Through artefacts, memorabilia, clippings, souvenirs, and cherished memories, the author vividly portrays the late 1960s in an engaging slideshow.
If you recall the late 1960s, this talk is sure to reignite lots of cherished memories!
For those who didn’t live through the late sixties, this presentation will help audiences observe, evaluate, and commemorate what it must have been like to experience such a lifechanging and transcendent year.
Depending on audience size & requirements, the speaker will tailor his talk to either 30 minutes, or 40 minutes.
The author will also bring souvenirs & artefacts from 1969 to facilitate discussion and aid memory collection.
Although all age-groups will benefit from the enlightening and thought-provoking content, Neil's talk is particularly well-suited to senior audiences.
Reflecting on 1969:
What did we eat?
What were we wearing?
What did we buy?
What sounds did we hear?
What did we watch?
How did we travel?
To book this talk head to https://speakernet.co.uk/ and use their search tool to find NEIL MACH and discover a full list of the author's illustrated talks.
Alternatively, you may contact the speaker directly at the email address given (below) on the main page.
The author is aware of the financial constraints faced by small community groups, so he offers his illustrated talks in Surrey and the Thames Valley free of charge, though he'd appreciate a reasonable contribution towards his travel expenses, if you are able to make a small donation.
It doesn’t matter how big or small your audience is!
The author has given Care Home Talks to audiences of different sizes, ranging from twelve listeners, to over four hundred! Contact him to discuss your requirements.
