My next speaking event is for the Gwent Family History Society on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 7.00 pm in the Civic Centre Newport. The title of the talk is ‘The Stories in the Stones’ and I shall be examining four local graves – one in Monmouth, one in Whitebrook and two in Newport. The presentation will include stories of polar exploration, post traumatic stress, the dangers of varnish and murder. A cheerful evening all round…