Chris Hobby and Paul French have created a series of digitally illustrated historical talks which are informative and entertaining, and they are inviting any local group, or organisation, who would like to book one of the lectures.
Each lecture focuses on locations, buildings and characters from the areas around Milford on Sea, Lymington and the New Forest.
The four lecture talks presented by Chris last around 30 to 45 minutes each, followed by a Q&A session, and you can choose which one you would like to see.
The lectures show a collection of photographs, paintings and drawings that illustrate how the people and area have developed over the years, together with the anecdotes and stories captured within those images. There are also recorded verbal memories from local characters which create a Living History archive.
Current Featured topics:
- Georgian Guide to our local area.
- Hurst Castle - The Silent Sentinel.
- Views from the Beach House.
- Milford-on-Sea Now and Then.
Chris & Paul can connect to your own TV or Multimedia system or, if easier for you, they can bring their own screen, amplification & projector.
Other subjects planned to be added to the Digital History Lectures include: Characters from the Area - Indians in the New Forest _ Moments in Time - and Parks and Gardens.
Please Note: There is a nominal charge for each of these talks towards the costs of delivery.
For further information, or to book, please contact: Paul at:
Digital History Lecture Programmewww.dhlp.co.uk
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About Chris Hobby
The family name of “Hobby” has been synonymous with the area of Milford on Sea for many generations, in fact almost 250 years.
Chris, sometimes called Mr. Milford on Sea, has spent much of his life gathering, collating and recording as much information as he can find relating to the village, people, buildings and his family.
Chris has held many role in the village from being a parish councillor to most recently leading a team of local historians in the 'Cornwallis Remembered' Project.
The project resulted in a permanent memorial being established for the famous Milford on Sea admiral in June 2023 at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. The full story is told in the book 'Cornwallis Memorial Decade'.
He has also published his own hardcover book, full of fascinating photos entitled 'Album of Old Lymington and Milford on Sea'.
Chris is currently the chairman of the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS), a staunch supporter of the Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Branch, and other village organisations.
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About Paul French
Paul moved to Milford on Sea from London around 30 years ago.
He bought with him a strong interest in history, added to a lifetime connected with innovative and emergent technologies.
Therefore, as a techy, photographer and videographer it was only natural to work with Chris to create the Digital History Lecture Programme.
