Talks / Presentations
The presentations that Sheryl offers vary in length from an hour on some topics, or for longer meetings can be split into two 45 minute sessions with a 30 minute break in-between. Themes vary but the talks currently available are as follows:
Looking at how conflict between different intelligence agencies affected the secret war, at some of the conspiracy theories from that period, interpretations of collaboration and who might be considered the most culpable parties.
The dramatic and almost incredible story of two sets of brothers who served in the Special Operations Executive and how ultimately their paths would cross with serious consequences.
As the title suggests. There is a shorter version available with less on the background context of the agents’ experience of adapting to life in Occupied France- see below.
The thrilling and moving story of the life and death of Group Captain ‘Pick’ Pickard and his loyal navigator, John Alan Broadley, including the truth behind the famous ‘Jericho Raid’ on Amiens Prison.
An introduction to the rivalling Intelligence agencies and their use of 138 and 161 Squadrons, to infiltrate and exfiltrate agents as well as furnishing supplies to resistance networks.
Originally linked to International Women’s Day, this takes up the story of six women of different nationalities and backgrounds who consciously chose to train and act as agents, fully aware of the dangers they would face.
Ideally linked either with the above talk as a follow-on or perhaps a great title around the 4th July. Similar content but also traces the evolution of the Intelligence Services in the USA and introduces some of its outstanding female agents.
Not a study of Ian Fleming’s James Bond stories but a close look at his role and experiences in Naval Intelligence and the real-life characters he met or got to hear of during the War, who might have been the inspiration for this most iconic of all secret agents.