Congratulations to Geraldine Roberts on the release of The Rebel and the Peacemaker! Banished to the New World after rumours of adultery, Charles and Mary Bagot went on to soothe Anglo-American tensions and lay the groundwork for modern global diplomacy. https://t.co/YwSpHDnOZa
Why write history?
"Non-fiction books are crucial for preserving stories about women and men who make ground-breaking changes in the world," says Geraldine Roberts.
She reflects on the experience of researching her new book, The Rebel and the Peacemaker: https://t.co/8ZGhQUM9q2
"The Angel and the Cad:Love, Loss and Scandal in Regency England" by @_GerryRoberts is my book of the year.
Forget Jane Austin, where all stories end with a marriage. The real life is much more unfair.If you didn't read this book, you definitely don't understand the Regency era.
Felt emotional this evening hearing the music of Wanstead House, beautifully recreated by Aldersbrook Community Choir, under the direction of Jonathan Pease, at St Mary’s Church
Fans of Interior Design Masters, I’m outside Banjo’s bar in Soho hoping for a cocktail. Lots of other people milling around with the same idea but unfortunately it’s closed this afternoon. Bar looks great and I will be back 🍹
Restoration of the Wanstead Grotto has started! I’m delighted because it is the stuff of legends and one of the inspirations for my book The Angel and the Cad
It was a pleasure to bring our Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Wanstead Grotto with @CoLEppingForest@FWP2009 The Duke was delighted to see progress of the first phase of restoration and meet our Proud Places group 🌟 @RoyalFamily @GraemeCity @cllrdoradf
Wanstead House: East London's Lost Palace by Hannah Armstrong is now available! This book presents the first illustrated history of one of the most influential estates of #Georgian England and the meteoric rise and fall of its owners. https://t.co/OzS6QxcMnG #heritage
@cguyver I know how you feel, as I got addicted to Charles Bagot. But it feels good when the first draft is done. I hope the end is in sight for you too?