On this page we have featured just 5 of our 35 strong team of History Guide Lecturers who represent the quality, experience and expertise offered by our wider team.
Jeff GarnerGuided History Tours Programme Co-ordinator |  |
| A Cambridge graduate, Jeff gained extensive experience in both museum work and secondary school teaching before guiding school tours. Jeff joined NST in 1994 and works alongside specialist NST staff to monitor and develop our guided history tours programme, and ensure our tours meet current and changing curriculum requirements. With extensive personal school tour guiding experience, Jeff also co-ordinates guide training and oversees the allocation of appropriate guides for all our groups. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Central Europe, Northern France, Belgium ‘This is the sixth time I have worked with Jeff and each time he demonstrated exactly what a guide should be. It’s not just the depth of his knowledge, but the way he relates this to students, aware of exactly the level the students need.’ Berlin Visit - Mr Perry, March 2006 | |
Alan Reed |  |
| A retired full-time French teacher, Alan’s interest in this period of history goes back to his early childhood. Totally fluent in French, Alan combines a vast knowledge of Northern France and Belgium with a detailed understanding of the history and culture of the region. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Northern France and Belgium ‘We’ve come to expect him to be great - he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of WWI and always strikes exactly the right tone.’ WW1 Battlefields Visit - Mrs Davies, July 2006 | |
David Stewart |  |
| David is a graduate from Glasgow University with an MA in History and Philosophy. David spent 2 years as an exchange student at the University of Mainz studying German History and is a fluent German speaker. David is able to enthuse students with his extensive knowledge of his subject area, delivered at the right level to suit the age and interests of each group. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Central Europe ‘The guide’s knowledge was superb and flexible for the needs of the group.’ Berlin Visit - Mrs Davies March 2006 | |
David Sylph |  |
| An Oxford graduate and a retired Deputy Head of a large London comprehensive school, David has many years experience of teaching History and has knowledge of the topics taught in schools. David has a particular interest in the history of Nazi Germany and that of the former Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Central Europe ‘David developed an excellent rapport with our students. The content was pitched at the right level and they were involved and asked a lot of questions. The feedback from our students has been most favourable.’ Berlin Visit - Mrs Grey, May 2006 | |
Robert Watson |  |
| Robert is a history graduate, with an MSc in Historical Geography and an M Phil in Modern History. An experienced retired secondary history teacher, Robert combines his extensive guiding experience and excellent knowledge of his subject area with a keen understanding of how to relate this to all groups. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Northern France and Belgium ‘Robert was absolutely superb - informative, friendly, willing to answer questions and very well prepared. We would definitely like to book him in the future.’ Ypres/Somme Visit - Mr Haynes, February 2007 | |