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Evelyn Wrench Program

Wrench speakers address current events or subjects of cultural or historical interest. Regional tours of Evelyn Wrench speakers are planned and underwritten by the ESU National Headquarters with the cooperation and assistance of Regional Chairmen and the Branches.

Recent Evelyn Wrench Speakers include:

  • Oliver Everett, the former librarian of Windsor Castle, spoke about Windsor Castle, its occupants and history from 1080-2002, as well as its treasures and curiosities.

  • David Beeton, former Chief Executive of Historical Royal Palaces, gave a presentation on running the Queen's Palaces.

  • Peter Wescombe, formerly of Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service, shared his knowledge about the world-wide intelligence network in World War II and the breaking of the Nazi Enigma Code.

  • Professor Alan Lee Williams, the former President of the Atlantic Treaty Association and the Director of the Atlantic Council of the UK, spoke on NATO and the Counter-Terrorist Strategy.


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