Maureen James has put together a number of sets of engaging, informative and entertaining historical stories for heritage sites and family audiences.
She wears period costume and can perform in an authentic tent equipped to 'living history' standard.
Her current repertoire is suitable for all ages and covers a number of historical periods including-
- Myths and Legends of the Celts and Romans
- Medieval tales
- Tudor tales
- 17th century (Civil War) tales
- Georgian tales
- Victorian Stories
Recent appearances include:-
- Medieval stories at Carrickfergus Castle, Belfast, Rockingham Castle & Wisbech Castle.
- Tudor stories at Redbridge Museum, Harlow Museum, Essex
- 17th Century stories at St Albans Abbey, Gloucester through the ages and the Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon
- Victorian Stories at Salisbury Museum & Tullie House Museum, Carlisle
Testimonials:
"your stories ROCK "
Young lad after family stories event
"Thankyou for making our event extra special. We have had many comments from children and adults all expressing their delight at the stories"
School PTA after storytelling at a medieval fair