🌊 Books #giveaway alert✨for 'Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea'
We are giving away TWO copies, simply follow us and re-post this for a chance to win! #Giveaway ends on the 16th of May at 12 pm GMT. ✨📘 #storytelling #folktales #bookgiveaway #Scotland

Looking forward to hearing Ghee Bowman talk about his upcoming book in this podcast episode & getting our hands on a copy to discover more about the hidden stories of the Indian POWs. Out tomorrow 9th May

In stock now – Bird Tracks: A Field Guide to British Species nhbs.com/bird-tracks-bo… John Rhyder The History Press #birds #birdwatching BTO RSPB Science RSPB Birdwatch Bird Watching

On the lookout for a part-time, fixed term editorial post? Come and join our friendly team at The History Press. Check out the details and apply now👇

#OTD in 1968 the #KrayTwins , Ronnie and Reggie, were among 18 men arrested in dawn raids across #London . They stood accused of a series of crimes including murder, fraud, blackmail and assault. Discover more about them in 'Vicious, Elegant Bastards': buff.ly/44wI6uE

'The Great Épinal Escape' is out this Thursday! Find out more about the attack on Épinal here with an extract from the book: buff.ly/4dxgedO Ghee Bowman
#history #WWII #POW

✨ JOB ALERT ✨

Come and work with us 📚 We're hiring for a #hybrid part-time Project Editor role for 6 months fixed term, based one day a week in our office in #Cheltenham

Deadline is Wednesday 15 May, check it out here: buff.ly/4brGCnL #workinpublishing #publishing

Our #LookstoBooks for this year's #MetGala !
Starting off with 'Botanical Short Stories' which fitted the theme ✨perfectly✨ 🌿 #flowers #booktwt #MetaGala2024

✨Happy #BankHoliday weekend! 🌱
To celebrate we're giving away TWO copies of 'Wetland Diaries' by Ajay Tegala. To enter, simply re-share this post and follow us! 📗 🌿 #Giveaway ends on 11th of May at 12pm GMT. Wicken Fen National Trust in the East National Trust #bookgiveaway

Publication day is Thursday!

'An absolutely incredible story.'

Ghee Bowman speaks to For You The War Is Over pod about his new book 'The Great Épinal Escape', and the amazing tale of the mass breakout from a camp in Épinal by hundreds of Indian servicemen.

#WW2 #History Ghee Bowman #IndianArmy

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'Tallulah had recently arrived in #London to appear in Trilby author, George du Maurier’s play. She smoked 120 cigarettes a day, swore like a trooper, slept with either sex and put all her private faults on display.' Discover more in 'Queens of Bohemia' buff.ly/3UlmIFe

A history of British #pub names - buff.ly/3wgHKvt

#OTD in 1429 #JoanofArc led the final charge ending the Siege of Orléans, reportedly after pulling an arrow from her own shoulder. The victory marked a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War: buff.ly/3WkFlum #womeninhistory

Described as 'Funny, occasionally filthy and ultimately fascinating' by Richard K Herring its just one month until Historic Building Mythbusting is released by The History Press!
Available to pre-order here: thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/hi…
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May as well plug this (published by The History Press ) just in case I'm not around for the next one!

Full of enthralling tales of #POW experiences and escapes, 'Captives' is a must-buy for anyone interested in #WWIIhistory

Have you ordered your copy of yet? bit.ly/3OKvU2L 📕 ✨ #Prisonersofwar #history #warhistory

Queen Elizabeth I’s Sea Dogs - buff.ly/3WjID0V #tudorhistory #ElizabethI

#OTD in 1937 the German airship #Hindenburg , the largest dirigible ever built, exploded as it arrives in Lakehurst, New Jersey. 36 people died in the fiery accident that has since become iconic, in part because of the live radio broadcast of the disaster: buff.ly/3UrC5uO

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