Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism

Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career

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Blackpool, 1937, painting by Fortunino Matania.

'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' is still a British and Irish history bestseller at Waterstones.

Bridge over the River Liffey, Dublin, 1964, photo by Erich Hartmann, German-American photographer.

I'll be at brand new Culture House Sunderland talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' on Sat Sept 19th, 1-2pm, in Northern Bookshelf Live Readers Day, @newwritingnorth.bsky.social. Book here: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/nor...

Primroses and Blackthorn, painting by Anne Cotterill, Scottish artist (1933-2010).

‘Slow tourism’ plan for Flow Country world heritage site. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Slow tourism' plan for Flow Country Unesco World Heritage Site

The strategy is being developed two years after the Unesco status was awarded for the area.

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Fascinating people, famous or not, have come from all parts of the isles. Explore their stories in 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales'.

Near the top of the Kindle bestseller list. Hurry while this offer lasts.

Brian Groom@groomb.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Kindle version of 'Made In Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World' is currently available for just 99p at Amazon and bookshop.org. Fill your boots!

Dark-mirrored drama, Bamburgh Castle, painting by Northumbrian artist Ruth Bond.

Playing cricket in Salford, 1962, photo by Shirley Baker.

Rainbow over Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, photo by Emma Rothera.

Stockport Gloom: From Rostron Brow To St. Mark’s, pencil drawing by Dave Hartley.

Enjoyed this non-fiction event at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social a few weeks ago, talking about 'These Isles' and signing books with fellow authors @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @thelrm.bsky.social and @jamie-woodward.bsky.social.

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, photo by Alison Fairley.

I’ll be talking about ‘These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ at Wilmslow Historical Society, Weds Sept 9th 8pm, United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane. Visitors £5.

'Northern Ireland upbringing shaped my non-tribal politics' - new Manchester mayor. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Bev Craig: 'Northern Ireland upbringing shaped my non-tribal politics'

The Labour politician grew up in Greenisland outside Belfast before moving to Manchester for university.

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Plea over 11 'forgotten' Welsh WWII heroes buried at Dutch cemetery. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Plea over 11 'forgotten' WWII heroes buried at Dutch cemetery

Campaigners want to place pictures on the graves of World War Two soldiers buried in the Netherlands.

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Before the Storm, painting by George Callaghan, Irish artist.

More reader comments on THESE ISLES: 'Enjoyable general history of These Isles, well worth the read.' 'The book is really good.' 'Another excellent read I have the complete trilogy.'

Near the top of the Kindle bestseller list. Hurry while this offer lasts.

Brian Groom@groomb.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Kindle version of 'Made In Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World' is currently available for just 99p at Amazon and bookshop.org. Fill your boots!

Publicity drawing for Forton services on the M6 near Lancaster, 1963.

St Matthew's Church, Stockport, painting by Helen Clapcott.

Lower Turks Head, Manchester, painting by Yvette Earl.

Steelworks, West Hartlepool, 1963, photo by Colin Jones (1936-2021).

Manchester, 1966. Upper Brook Street tidal flow system, photo by Ben Brooksbank.

Fascinating people, famous or not, have come from all parts of the isles. Explore their stories in 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales'.

St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 1860s-80s, photo by George Washington Wilson, pioneering Scottish photographer (MacKinnon Collection, National Galleries/National Library).

Delighted to be speaking about ‘These Isles’ at Southwark Cathedral History Book Festival, London, Sat Aug 22nd 4-5pm. Exciting line-up of historians and authors. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-...

Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts

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