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This page was last revised on 22nd March 2023

To Eritrea and Ethiopia: Retracing a Victorian Expedition
               Expedition bridge Expedition bridge

John’s latest Eritrea and Ethiopia talkclick here for details


‘Eritrea and Ethiopia’ talks in 2023

                  Epiphany in Gonder Epiphany in Gonder

Dates and venues awaited


Russia’s Secret Corners
           Army recruits Army recruits

John’s other recent talkclick here for details


‘Secrets of the Russian Caucasus’ talks in 2020

            JP in Ukraine JP in Ukraine

23rd November – Dumfries (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)

24th November – Galashiels, Selkirkshire (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)

25th November – Ayr (Royal Scottish Geographical Society)

26th November – Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire
(Royal Scottish Geographical Society)

(These were replaced by an online talk – click here to watch)


China by the Back Door
        Tajik boyTajik boy

A new talk about the final part of John’s 2011 journey across central Asia


‘China by the Back Door’ talk in 2023

               Dunhuang camelDunhuang camel

30th March – Tavistock, Devon (Tavistock Ladies’ Luncheon Club)
12.00 for 12.30 pm at the Bedford Hotel on Plymouth Road
(details from Norma Thewlis on 01822 615174)



Whitchurch to China the Hard Way
                    A helping handHorsemen standing by

An online talk about John’s 1987 and 2011 journeys across central Asia


‘Whitchurch to China’ talk in 2020

                          Afghan father and daughterAfghan father and daughter

Celebrating Heritage Open Days in and around Winchester
Available online (click here to watch)


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