Author | Lecturer | Historian
Originally from Somerset in England, Dr Dean Allen is a keynote public speaker and a best-selling author. Currently a Research Associate at Bournemouth University in the UK and Stellenbosch University in South Africa, he has lectured at universities in South Africa, the UK, Ireland and Australia and has published widely on the history and politics of sport and society throughout the British Empire, most notably South Africa. Dean is a popular guest lecturer and MC and has presented motivational talks and keynote papers around the world. He now offers his own online courses in history.
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— DR DEAN ALLEN PROMOTIONAL VIDEO —
Learn more about Dean and get a sense of what he does. Author, Lecturer, Historian – ‘The man who brings history to life’.
— Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa, by Dean Allen —
Shortlisted for the Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award, Dean’s first book, Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa, is a historical account of the significance of Matjiesfontein and its founder James Douglas Logan focusing on cricket, politics and commerce during the years 1888 – 1910. This true story of the involvement of Logan and Matjiesfontein in the Anglo-Boer War also features prominently in the book. Unique photographs and documents from the Logan family archives, many of which have never been published before, form an integral part of the book.
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— ‘How Sport Shaped The World’ – An Online Course with Dr Dean Allen —
Not only for sports fans, this unique course is based on Dean’s years of experience of teaching at universities around the world. It examines how modern concepts like sport and leisure have influenced our global culture and national identities. You’ll explore why different countries have an obsession with certain sports and how this has transferred itself to how we view ourselves as international citizens. From humble beginnings to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today, you will discover how sport has truly shaped the world!
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— Forthcoming Events —
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Wed15Apr2015The Book Lounge, Cape Town, South Africa
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Sun17May2015
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Thu21May2015
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Wed27May2015
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Wed22Jul2015
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Thu23Jul2015
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Mon27Jul2015
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Sun27Sep2015Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, UK.
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Wed02Dec2015
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Fri01Jan2016Ritz Hotel, Sea Point, Cape Town
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Sun03Jan2016
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Tue05Jan2016
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Thu21Jan2016Bournemouth, UK
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Thu04Feb2016
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Wed24Feb2016Duns, Scotland
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Thu03Mar2016Durham, UK
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Fri04Mar2016Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK
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Tue08Mar2016Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Thu10Mar2016East London (South Africa)
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Fri11Mar2016Port Alfred (South Africa)
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Fri11Mar2016Grahamstown (South Africa)
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Mon14Mar2016Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Tue15Mar2016Cape Town (South Africa)
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Wed16Mar2016Fish Hoek Civic Centre, Cape Town (South Africa)
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Tue22Mar2016Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Thu24Mar2016Hermanus (South Africa)
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Tue29Mar2016Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
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Wed30Mar2016Wilderness, Garden Route (South Africa)
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Thu31Mar2016Knysna (South Africa)
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Mon04Apr2016Cape Town (South Africa)
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Tue05Apr2016Cape Town (South Africa)
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Wed06Jul2016Helderberg, Somerset West (South Africa)
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Thu07Jul2016Paarl (South Africa)
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Thu07Jul2016Hermanus (South Africa)
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Mon11Jul2016Noordhoek Cape Town (South Africa)
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Tue12Jul2016Port Shepstone, KZN (South Africa)
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Tue12Jul2016Pennington, KZN (South Africa)
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Wed13Jul2016Durban (South Africa)
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Mon18Jul2016Cape Town (South Africa)
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Tue19Jul2016Cape Town (South Africa)
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Wed20Jul2016Bedfordview, Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Thu21Jul2016Harare, Zimbabwe
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Fri22Jul2016Harare, Zimbabwe
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Sat23Jul2016Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Wed27Jul2016Benoni, Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Thu28Jul2016Benoni, Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Fri29Jul2016Pretoria (South Africa)
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Thu04Aug2016Paarl (South Africa)
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Thu06Oct2016London, UK
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Mon10Oct2016Glasgow, UK
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Tue11Oct2016Edinburgh, UK
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Tue25Oct2016Bath, UK
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Tue08Nov2016Leeds, UK
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Wed09Nov2016East Riding, UK
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Thu10Nov2016Barnsley, UK
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Sun04Dec2016Paris, France
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Mon13Feb2017Petersfield, Hampshire, UK
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Fri17Feb2017Purbeck, Dorset, UK
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Tue21Feb2017Bath, UK
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Mon27Feb2017Lancashire CCC, Old Trafford, UK
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Thu16Mar2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Thu23Mar2017East London, South Africa
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Mon27Mar2017Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Tue28Mar2017St Francis Bay, South Africa
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Thu30Mar2017Baxter Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue04Apr2017Howick KZN (South Africa)
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Wed05Apr2017Durban (South Africa)
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Fri07Apr2017Matjiesfontein, South Africa
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Mon10Apr2017University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Mon 10 - Thurs 13 April 2017
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Thu13Apr2017Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Tue25Apr2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Mon15May2017Lord's Cricket Ground, London, UK
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Fri19May2017Trent Bridge, Nottingham, UK
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Tue23May2017Fawley, Hampshire, UK
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Wed21Jun2017
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Mon26Jun2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu29Jun2017Empangeni, KZN, South Africa
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Tue04Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Sat08Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu13Jul2017Civic Centre, Bellville, South Africa
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Tue18Jul2017Thornhill Manor Retirement Village, Modderfontein, South Africa
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Wed19Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Fri21Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Sun23Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Mon24Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu27Jul2017Pretoria, South Africa
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Thu27Jul2017Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Sat29Jul2017Cradock, South Africa
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Thu03Aug2017Durban, South Africa
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Fri11Aug2017Paarl, South Africa
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Mon14Aug2017
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Mon14Aug2017
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Tue15Aug2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue22Aug2017
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Sat26Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Mon28Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Wed30Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu07Sep2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Fri08Sep2017
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Mon11Sep2017
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Mon09Oct2017County Ground Bristol, UK
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Thu26Oct2017Purbeck Isle, Dorset, UK
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Thu16Nov2017Leicester, UK
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Thu23Nov2017Derby, UK
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Tue30Jan2018Farnborough, UK
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Wed31Jan2018Tiverton, UK
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Thu15Feb2018Stourbridge, UK
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Wed28Feb2018Monmouthshire, UK
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Fri16Mar2018
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Thu22Mar2018Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue27Mar2018Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue27Mar2018Atlantic Boat Club, Hout Bay, South Africa
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Tue03Apr2018Howick, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
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Mon09Apr2018Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa
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Wed11Apr2018Kimberley, South Africa
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Fri13Apr2018
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Tue17Apr2018Johannesburg, South Africa
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Wed18Apr2018Irene, Gauteng, South Africa
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Thu19Apr2018Modderfontein, South Africa
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Thu26Apr2018Knysna, South Africa
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Mon23Jul2018Williton, UK
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Mon17Sep2018Shingwedzi Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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— Motivational Speaking —
A specialist in South African affairs, Dean is a popular motivational speaker and MC, known for his educational and entertaining style.