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Enjoy this online presentation about the life and achievements of Gosport-born Bob Anderson, Olympic fencer and legendary Hollywood sword-fight trainer and choreographer…
Bob Anderson was born in Gosport 100 years ago this September.
This presentation will explore Bob’s career in the Royal Marines and also why his name is so important to fencers, especially those who competed in the Olympics from 1956 to 1976; and also in the world of stunt performance and sword-fighting for movies and television programmes.
We’ll look at the impact Bob had on the sport of fencing and how his name is still revered by the fencers of today. And we’ll highlight some of his most notable movie and TV connections from over 50 years.
In documentary clips, Bob himself will speak about the skill of choreography in sword-fighting. And you’ll hear from his daughter about what it was like to grow up with a famous stunt-double father.
Quote from Bob “I never took up the sword. The sword took me up.”
Duration approx 60 minutes.
OPENING TIMES
Please note that this is an Event from 2022
BOOKING DETAILS
No booking required
ACCESS
View from the comfort of your home. A good Internet connection is required. Please turn on your speakers and volume sound to suit. The presentation can be paused or stopped at any point and returned to later.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Next year, the Gosport HODs team plan to apply for a Blue Plaque to Bob Anderson to be erected in Gosport. Also, the Portsmouth & Southsea Fencing Club are hoping to hold a Maitre d’Armes (Master of Arms) award competition in Bob’s honour. So watch out for more tributes to Bob in 2023.
DIRECTIONS
Online so can be viewed via the Internet from anywhere in the World!
ORGANISED BY
GHODs
