In the Hampshire woods … @ukorchids.bsky.social

I come from a family of immigrants who were welcomed in by Great Britain. 90 years ago in 1935 my family (on my father’s side) arrived in London fleeing Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany. 50 years later, in 1985, they threw a ’Thank You Britain Party’ .

Fifty years ago (aged six) I received my first book review from Biddy Baxter. I never forgot the encouragement. #bluepeter #biddybaxter #childrenstv #childrensbook #RIP

Early purples in Apennines today @ukorchids.bsky.social

Join me and @claremulley.bsky.social this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. histfest.org/the-einstein... @HistFestUK #TheEinsteinVendetta

5 types of orchid all within 400m of each other (Spotted Common is 5th but Bluesky only allows 4pix) @ukorchids.bsky.social #orchid

My piece in @theguardian.com today about the tragic murder of Albert Einstein's family in Italy #TheEinsteinVendetta

Coldest day of the year, 14 bookshops visited by bicycle! Along the way I met loads of wonderful super friendly booksellers. And I was so happy to be talking about my and Britta Teckentrup new book about the 400 year history of the Anne Frank House. Anyone else out there who also loves bookshops?

“The House on the Canal” by @thomasharding.bsky.social and @brittateckentrup.bsky.social traces the history of @annefrankhouse.bsky.social It is a fascinating and powerful story that stunningly portrays the passing of time. Ethereal art and beautiful language combine hauntingly #PicturebookPage

Sneak peek of cover for new book coming out April 2025 “The Einstein Vendetta”