"the basic tragedy of writing history [is that] we begin from a position of loss, and while we may endeavour to fill the gap between ourselves and the Truth, we can never close it. Our work will be, intrinsically and inevitably, deficient" - Michael Livingston in 'Agincourt' 🙌🏾

Plenty copies of Son of Prophecy available in Piccadilly Waterstones. Go forth and purchase!

A last call for my event tomorrow night in the EXCELLENT Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath in Bath, which must rank among the very best bookshops. I'm speaking on the origins of the Tudor Dynasty. There'll be books and LOLs. Come along! Tickets below: toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/na…

🫡 Bath, I am here, ready to rock the city at Toppings Books and tell the story of how the Tudors became The Tudors. But first, I need to check out Bath Abbey's astonishing West Front, in the centre of which stands the man himself, Henry VII.

Yo, people of Bath - these are now all signed and awaiting new homes. Visit @toppingsbath now!

Bath, ti'n iawn 🙌🏾

📚 Bath is an extraordinary city and I always enjoy visiting - hey, any city which has a statue of Henry VII is ok with me! A great event tonight at Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath - thank you every who attended, bought books, drunk wine and brought the fun 🫡🙌🏾

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When I give history talks on the subjects of my books, I like people to leave thinking "I didn't know that" and also "I had fun".

I've been doing a lot of reading recently for the HWA Crown awards, but am slowly catching up with some neglected books from earlier in the year. Here's my review of the terrific new book from Nathen Amin ✒️📚 - a definite 5* read: rwranniewhitehead.blogspot.com/2024/09/review…

The big man himself, Harri Tudur (well, Harri ab Edmwnd ap Owain if we're being accurate), peering down from his perch on the West Front of Bath Abbey. Note Henry's coat of arms beneath him, the crowned royal arms of England flanked by the Welsh dragon and the Richmond greyhound.

Wow, this is SOME review about Son of Prophecy, regarded a "well-constructed, impeccably researched book" that is "a fascinating read" with "powerful storytelling". If this review doesn't make you buy my new book, I don't know what will 🫡

The legend HENRY MORRIS is soon RUNNING 240 miles from West Wales to Central London to raise money for a Refugee Action. Along the way, he'll be stopping to chat about his excellent new book, a Shakespearean parody of the Tory years! More info below: gofundme.com/f/henry-morris…

Next up is the excellent Gloucester History Festival, one of the biggest and best in Europe! Come hear me discuss the origins of the Tudor Dynasty! 📍 Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester 📅 Friday 20 September 🕓 4pm Ticketing info (inc. online streaming): gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/the-ris…

Eight long years ago today I did my first ever bit of filming in Leicester for the BBC's British History's Biggest Fibs. It was fun learning how a documentary is put together, and Lucy Worsley and the team were kind as always 🎥. More Henry VII on TV, please!