Gareth Davies revisits the branch and, on this occasion, will talk on ‘The Nili Spy Ring’. An American Civil War General, US Navy Battleships, Agricultural research, pigeons, and the Book of Samuel may not sound like the usual contents of an Egyptian Expeditionary Force talk but they will come together in this tale of espionage, bravery, sacrifice by the members of the NILI espionage ring, who risked everything to spy on the Ottomans and to pass this information to the EEF.
Meetings take place at Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire SN6 7PE. There is parking on site. Doors open by 13.40 and we usually have a break for refreshments part way through the talk of before Q&A. We ask for a donation of £4.00 on the door to cover room hire etc. All members and guests are most welcome.