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Historical Adviser joins the Firm! |
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Major H. Horton......was born in 1810, and is thus in a unique position to verify information I present about the Victorian era.As a 10 yr. old boy in a school explained to his teacher, "You see, Miss, Richard wasn't there in Victorian times, and the Major was, so he knows much more about it." Which rather puts me in my place. Major Horton is, I believe, a first in the field of Historical interpretation and teaching. |
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He's a ventriloquist's figure with a difference, as you can see, aimed at a realistic appearance from close up.
Whether sitting in an ordinary chair or in his own Victorian-style wheelchair he makes an unforgettable impression on those he meets. These have included school children, museum visitors, and staff at the places where he's worked with me. Early in his career with me he also met a couple of nonegenarians who had a very interesting conversation with him. During one appearance with me a boy began asking the Major about Victorian times. Dad really wanted to go on & do some shopping. "Not yet," said his son firmly, " I haven't finished asking questions yet." The Major doesn't just entertain, he's also capable of really getting a school group indignant over his views on such matters as equal opportunities for girls, education, treatment of the lower orders, tenants, etc. The Hitchin Morris Men also enjoyed their meeting... |
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There will, I am fairly sure, be more information about Major Horton to follow, as our career together develops. For the time being all I'll say is that it's taken me well over a year to make him, and his chair, and our working partnership is still near its beginning. Watch this space! Meanwhile, do ask me about the Major visiting your school or heritage site. ... but it was fun having him security checked by the staff at Earl's Court Exhibition Hall last year! |
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