1.The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart

Amy Robsart was found dead with a broken neck at the foot of a stone staircase in 1560.  She was 28 years old. Popular opinion at the time held that her husband, Robert Dudley (later owner of Kenilworth Castle and Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick), was in love with Queen Elizabeth I.  Did Robert arrange Amy’s murder – perhaps with the help of Sir Richard Verney of Compton Verney?  Did someone else? Did she commit suicide? Or did she tragically fall to her death? Authors and historians disagree.  Facts, both known at the time and since discovered  are examined. Then the audience votes – how did Amy Robsart die?

2. To The Fringe And Beyond

An entertaining and motivational talk about career path from practice at the criminal Bar to performance at the Edinburgh Fringe. Includes performance of 5* reviewed comedy sketches.

3. From the Pillory to the Prison Cell

A fascinating, educational and entertaining history of criminal punishment including the stocks, the pillory, transportation, hanging and imprisonment.

4. What Lies Beneath The Surface

This talk answers many questions that are often raised about the criminal law. What is a high court judge? where do they live? are barristers glorified actors? can a barrister defend someone (s)he knows to be guilty? and where is the Regents’ Canal? The talk provides the backdrop to Ginny’s book ‘What Lies Beneath The Surface’, available on Amazon or a signed copy may be purchased after the talk.

5. Mad Englishwoman, Three Dogs and the Midday Sun.

Not just for dog lovers! When and where did dogs first become pets? How many English breeds are there? How did an English tourist rescue a Greek barrel dog and guess what the dog did next?