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This presentation is perfect for those interested in history, true crime or love a captivating story. It revolves around the life of Laurence Shirley, the 4th Earl Ferrers, during the 18th century. The story involves inheritance, wealth, marriage, separation and a murder that took place at Staunton Harold Hall in Leicestershire.
The talk uses trial transcripts to take the us through the events leading up to the Earl’s hanging at Tyburn after a trial at the Palace of Westminster. Despite the outcome being known, the presentation offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intriguing details of the Earl’s life and death.
Gay Evans' fascination with genealogy began in 1987 when she was entrusted with original documents, igniting a passion for exploring family histories. She established her company, The Curious Past, dedicated to unravelling the rich tapestries of people's stories. The years she has devoted to researching her own and her client’s family trees have been filled with both excitement and frustration. She finds inspiration for her history talks in the captivating narratives of her ancestors.
Alongside genealogy, Gay finds art therapeutic and regularly immerses herself in art workshops. However, she acknowledges that her expertise lies more in genealogy than art!
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