“ I have always found her to be in a class of her own”
Sheila Clamp, Welwyn and Hatfield Council Leisure Services

“Combines an excellent knowledge of her subject matter with a friendly and engaging approach”
Emma De Souza, Society of London Theatre

“Her infinite patience knowledge and kindness will be a cherished part of our trip to England”
Paul Lindblad, Choir Director, Paul Lindblad Choristers, Chicago

“Diane gave our group a super talk. She set a very high standard for our future speakers”
Josephine Offin, Chiswick Townswomens Guild

“Diane’s depth of knowledge always astounds me”
Joan Brown, LBC Listener

“In spite of being a mixed language group, there was no problem in understanding Diane’s knowledgeable and entertaining commentary, due in the main to her precise diction which was favourably commented on by our French colleagues”.
Susan Ward, Matra Marconi

“We enjoyed the Old Jewish East End Walk and felt that we had learned a lot about our heritage”
Bernice Monty, Wanstead and Woodford Synagogue

“ A super day. The timing and arrangements were just right”
Pauline Bell, Chandlers Ford U3A

“We learned so much from our tour and our members were unanimous in their praises”
Betty Cossey. Twyford and Ruscombe History Society.

“A great tour host and guide who helped us appreciate this fine country a lot more”
David Judd, Choir Director, W F West High School Choir, Seattle.

“Thank you so much for the tour last week! Everyone enjoyed it and commented afterwards on your amazing knowledge of many London subjects, not just Dickens. In short – the day was judged a great success by all. We were blessed with brilliant weather! and an even more brilliant guide! Thank you for making this event really special.” 
Stuart Lothian, Lothian Associates.

“Diane, I thought you were marvellous, to speak from memory for an hour, knowledgeably and keeping the attention of everyone is a wonderful skill to have. Thank you.”

KERRI MANSFIELD , WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS commenting on the “HIDDEN HOLBORN and LITTLE ITALY” talk.

“Diane had complete mastery of her subject and, as important, of the technology” 

CONNIE B, DISCOVERING LONDON GROUP commenting on the “RIVERSIDE LONDON “ talk

Over 60 of us tuned in to the equivalent of a dozen walks in less than an hour, punctuated with a story at every corner, by a truly professional historian. A wonderfully fascinating talk.

 NEIL AND ANN WATSON , U3A GROUP commenting on the “LONDON FILM LOCATIONS” talk

 Thanks for your talk to The Finchley Society just now. I learnt a huge amount and you kept up the pace, links and interest levels superbly well.

 HOWARD D , FINCHLEY SOCIETY MEMBER  commenting on  the “LITERARY LONDON” talk