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Nine Ways to Support An Author for Free

7 October 2021 By Caroline Shenton

Of course it’s lovely if people buy an author’s book. That’s what all authors want. But there are other ways you can show your support without necessarily buying the book yet, or if you’ve already pre-ordered it.  Here are some simple, quick and FREE ways you can show your support for me or any other […]

Filed Under: Events and Speaking, Publicising the Book, Publishing the Book

Tickets for The Day Parliament Burned Down, 16 Oct 2021 6pm

10 September 2021 By Caroline Shenton

This year for the 187th anniversary of the fire which burned down the old Houses of Parliament, I’m marking the event with a talk on Zoom. With stunning images from the Parliamentary Art Collection and other galleries, you’ll have a ringside seat from the comfort of your own home as I recount the story through […]

Filed Under: Events and Speaking, Old Palace of Westminster, Parliamentary History, The 1834 Fire

Talking Books 1: My Patented Talk-Giving Pack

24 October 2013 By Caroline Shenton

Having given over 50 talks in the last year or so, I now have packing for them down to a fine art.  The perfect history book talk pack comprises the following for me: One small hard-sided suitcase with wheels – cabin baggage size. Mine is this one – yes, expensive but very hard-wearing, has an interior net on […]

Filed Under: Events and Speaking, Publicising the Book

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About Caroline

Dr Caroline Shenton is an archivist and historian. Her book The Day Parliament Burned Down won the Political Book of the Year Award in 2013. Read More…

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  • Nine Ways to Support An Author for Free
  • Tickets for The Day Parliament Burned Down, 16 Oct 2021 6pm
  • Safe As Houses – An Article for Historic Houses Magazine
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