Iain_MacGregor1
@Iain_MacGregor1
Pub Director NF, @HoZ_Books | FRHistS | Author | Rep: @APowerAgent & @pastpreservers | Words: Guardian, Spectator, BBC History, The Washing Post | Views my own
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Millions of visitors arrive in Cornwall harbouring potent images of the place. But where does our popular idea of Cornwall come from?
#TheGraniteKingdom by Tim Hannigan takes you on a tour through history, myth, folklore and geography π
Out in PB: bit.ly/3Q6IjPk
'30,000 people are killed or seriously injured on our roads every year, less than 3 involving a cyclist'
Former Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Government plans to make causing death or serious injury by dangerous or careless cycling an
Just in time for my 80th anniversary D-day read. The first wave by alex kershaw. Next time your grandpa puts his TV on the wrong input, just remember what these boys did! #duty #honor #sacrifice #Gratitude
Congratulations to Dan Jones! #ESSEXDOGS has been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 πππ
Head of Zeus
Great talk tonight at Imperial War Museums to discuss the army service and later war writing of Alexander Baron. Always good to have an engaged audience, who respect the writer and want to ask questions. Really enjoyed it. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk buy the book! ππ»ππ»
Browsing the book shop at Imperial War Museums this evening and getting nostalgic publishing these esteemed authors. Yes, Dr Tessa Dunlop you're elevated!
A happy publication day to Giles Milton and his highly engaging story of the colourful characters dispatched to Stalin's Moscow to maintain the allies alliance. It's a page turner with excellent new research. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk John Murray Press
I donβt normally approve of sweeties beside the checkout but in this case β¦ thanks to all at β¦Hodges Figgisβ© for a fabulous display.
Last chance to attend tomorrow evening's talk on the novelist, playwright and soldier, Alexander Baron. IWM In Conversation With: Alexander Baronβs War Trilogy iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-in-β¦ via Imperial War Museums
Lovely evening celebrating Giles Milton new book with Aspects of History crew and decided to take a longer walk back to the tube. The #Adelphi never ceases to impress when lit up.
* Calling kind donations! * My son (with two pals) is walking the π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ #WestHighlandWay π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώfrom 7-15 July. Milngavie to Fort William. Camping along the way. Cameron MacGregor is fundraising for Mark Evison Foundation justgiving.com/page/west-highβ¦
Get ready, Keir Starmer. Itβs time for a land value tax (and the abolition of income tax), human rights reform, an end to the revolving door - and the appointment of β¦Dan Neidleβ© to eliminate superrich tax loopholes
A manifesto for the futureβ¦
thetimes.co.uk/article/3f864dβ¦
And the first question #Kuenssberg asks the Labour guest is 'problems' in losing votes, Gaza etc. Not about winning seats, Birmingham mayoral ship, etc,