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 […]
The 1834 Fire
All the News that’s Fit to Print
Hello there! It’s been a long time since I wrote on this blog, and I’ve decided not to retire it exactly, but with book number three coming up later this year I’m taking a new approach. I’m starting a free monthly newsletter which will bring you content right into your email box from my writing […]
New Year, New Book
I’m thrilled to announce that I signed a contract for my third book just before Christmas. It will be published by John Murray in June 2021. Here is a taster of what I will be working on over the next 18 months: “This is the gripping and sometimes hilarious story of how a band of […]
Publication Day!
Here it is! Three years in the making…
Snuff’s Enough
It had to happen. Yes, more stuff boxes have come to light. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a growing collection of memorabilia relating to the old Palace, specifically items made from the salvaged wood and metal extracted from the smoking ruins in 1834. And I’m always on the lookout for […]
Signed Copies for Christmas 2014
A few people have asked me recently if I can post specially-signed copies of The Day Parliament Burned Down to them for Christmas. The answer is: yes! The costs, including first class postage within the UK, and packing, are: £12 paperback £16 hardback Please use the ‘contact’ page on the website, letting me know your […]
