My Life and Music

Norma Fisher

Norma Fisher is recognised internationally as one of Britain’s leading pianists and teachers. She has played with many of the worlds’ great orchestras under leading conductors, and appears regularly with some of the best known chamber musicians in Europe. She is a Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music, Artistic Director of London Master Classes and gives master classes throughout the world.

Many of her pupils are major prize winners and well established soloists on the international concert circuit.

History and Development of
Maritime London

Capt. William Wells

Starting in the year 43AD before London was settled, Captain Wells traces back to why this particular site was chosen to be the Roman colony’s new capital city.   Looking through the various stages of development, invaders, wars, famine, plague and fire he follows the history and heritage of London and its Port to that which we know today.

Captain William Wells’ seagoing career lasted almost 49 years. A  Master Mariner, former ship’s captain and then harbour pilot, he is also a published author.

Eritrea and Ethiopia - Then and now

John Pilkington

In 1868 Queen Victoria’s government mounted an extraordinary bid to rescue a dozen European hostages in the Ethiopian highlands. They built a Red Sea port, then a railway and  imported 44 Indian elephants,  commissioning 26,000 local people to serve the soldiers and carry their heavy guns into the heart of Africa. John has followed their route, comparing Eritrea and Ethiopia then and now. He found today’s people spirited and energetic, living in dramatic and extremely challenging lands.

John Pilkington is one of Britain’s most experienced explorers and public speakers.