Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 14th May 2024

Time: 6 p.m.

Venue: Zoom

Description: This examines some conflicting evidence, including contemporary and later newspaper reports as well as private correspondence. It also seeks to set this duel in a wider context, and asks whether the war for American Independence had a part to play in this. Who was this officer named Lloyd? Was it Lieutenant John Lloyd of the 20th Regiment of Foot (Acland’s own regiment), was it Captain John Lloyd of the 46th Regiment of Foot, or was it another Lloyd altogether? How well known to each other were the men? What reasons were given at the time for this duel? If there were any eye-witnesses, what was said about it? What were the protocols of duelling in those days? Did this take place on Bampton Down or Brompton Down?

How to book: Check in on Zoom Meeting ID: 848 8466 8853 Passcode: 668335 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84884668853?pwd=cW9WNGFKazVyckJyNFlINll3QzFhUT09

Price: Free to all

Email: guyverrobert@gmail.com

Lecturer: Dr Robert Guyver FHA

Region: South-West England

Branch: Exeter & District