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Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum was lucky enough to hear a fascinating talk from Rosemary on Wednesday 5th March.

In a rather simplistic tabloid way I billed March’s talk as “Meet Sir Water Raleigh’s mother“.

But Rosemary Griggs was so much more than that, like the multiple layers in the painstakingly recreated Tudor costume she wore.

In the world of historical fiction, there is no one more revered than Budleigh’s own, the late Hilary Mantel. Rosemary paid great tribute to her by quoting one of her great principles, that to bring the past to life, you must inhabit their world.

Rosemary …

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Fabulous presentation last night in Altarnun. Really captivating and informative. Brought the era to life. Super. Thank you. This is the second time I have heard this speaker talk. Both times were outstanding!!

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Rosemary visited Ford Park Chapel in Plymouth to give her presentation "Daughters of Devon" to our Richard III Society Branch members. From the minute she started her talk until the very end she had us in the palm of her hands, I think she was the most popular speaker we have had since I became Secretary. We had a dash of everything, historical research, local history, costume details and so much more. We are hoping that Rosemary will visit us again next year to enthral us with another talk and personally, I am counting down the days until her new …

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a Wonderful afternoon at South Milton Thursday Club
March 10, 2023, 11:34 a.m.by South Milton Thursday Club
Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful afternoon yesterday.

I have been getting messages from lots of people, saying how much they enjoyed your presentation, how informative it was and what fun it all was. Appearing in full period costume which you make yourself, you brought your book on the life of Lady Katherine Champernowne 'A Woman of Noble Wit' to life through a fascinating and fun presentation. I think we all learnt something, and we certainly had a good laugh!!

We …

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An Audience with the Lady Katherine - talk for Kenton WI
Dec. 4, 2021, 10:52 a.m.A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by Kenton WI

Your research, attention to detail, and your performance as Lady Katherine are outstanding -

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation last night - it was absolutely fascinating.
Several of our members sew and embroider (me included) so the details of fabrics, stitches, social etiquette in dress etc were most interesting.

Your research, attention to detail, and your performance as Lady Katherine are outstanding -
I can't wait to read your book!

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Talk for Tremanton WI - An Audience with the Lady Katheirne - 16th November 2021
Nov. 18, 2021, 2:52 p.m.A review for 'A Woman of Noble Wit', by Tremanton WI member
Brilliant is the only word to describe you

Dear Rosemary
Thank you again for your delightful talk to our WI on Tuesday evening. Everyone very much enjoyed your enthusiasm and the unique way you share your knowledge. Brilliant is the only word to describe you. Thank you again.

I have also started reading your lovely book and I was immediately transported back into the meadow on the estate,............

Original review from Tremanton …

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Nov. 8, 2021, 10:52 a.m.by The Exeter Forum
Thank you very much for your excellent presentation to the Exeter Forum today. It was very impressive how you switched from Catherine to “the impersonator” and how much information about her and the history you covered. The talk was very much appreciated by members.

https://www.exeterforum.org/

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