| Event type: | Monthly Meeting |
| Date: | 6th May 2027 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Venue: | Holme Hale Village Hall |
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| Cost: | £2.00 door entry to cover refreshments and speaker fee |
Wren’s cathedral has shared in three centuries of British history – built after the Great Fire of London destroyed its predecessor in 1666- it has many secrets hidden behind its walls. This talk looks at those who have passed through and those who remain in this historical building. A talk that hopefully will bring the building alive and inspire us all to delve a little deeper into the history of our great nation. Gary is a St Paul's Cathedral Guide with a passion for this great building and the effect it has had on this nation.
About Gary Powell
I am a retired detective, having served in the police for thirty-three years, mainly involved in crime investigation from murder to terrorism. I have a passion for history particularly in the field of true crime. I am a published author with seven books to my name: Square London: A Social History of the Squares of London, Death in Disguise: The Amazing True Story of the Chelsea Murders, Death Diary: A Year of London Murder, Execution, Terrorism and Treason, and Convicted: Landmark Cases in British Criminal History. I have also published an autobiography in verse: That Damned Fly and two crime thrillers: Mind the Killer and The Cutting Room. I am also a guide at St Paul's Cathedral I have presented talks to many organisations including W.I, U3a, Probus with audiences ranging from 20 to 200. I am very enthusiastic about the subjects on which I talk which I relay to an audience with humour and encourage audience participation.