Edward Longshanks, A Great or Terrible King?

Was Edward really a great king, or one of a long line of medieval butchers, masquerading as a king?

Why did he attack and conquer Wales with such ruthlessness?

What exactly happened when he turned his attention to the Scots, to earn his epitaph ” Malleus Scottorum ” – Hammer of Scots?

And just why did he expel the Jews from England in 1290?

Or was he simply one of the greatest of medieval monarchs?

With sword, maille, helm and authentic surcoat and shield – I will attempt to unravel the complex character that was Edward Plantagenet!

Max Keen describes himself as a ex-History teacher, who got frustrated with the lack of imagination allowed in the classroom, he now brings you his lively and animated talks – all with costume of the period and multimedia projection……talks that stimulate thought and promote debate!