The book is beautifully illustrated as a photographic journey through the seasons and Louis invited me to contribute the essay outlining the very special history of Brady Street Cemetery. There is a special launch offer of £9.99 per copy. Order via Louis for your signed copy. … Continue reading →
“It is always nice to win something and earlier this month I was a member of Diane’s winning team at the London Historians’ Quiz. All the competing teams were made up of fellow historians, guides, London authors, genealogists and other Londonphiles … Continue reading →
My private clients are keeping me busy in June exploring areas as diverse as Deptford, Limehouse, Savile Row and the German community in Whitechapel but there are plenty of opportunities to join the Jewish East End tours if you have not yet had a chance. … Continue reading →
Our first ‘Meet the Authors’ event for ‘Whitechapel in 50 Buildings’ took place on December 14th at the wonderful Brick Lane Bookshop. Thank you everyone for coming and thank you Denise for your hospitality. … Continue reading →
I am pleased to announce that my new book ‘Whitechapel in 50 Buildings’ was published in mid-September and the initial print run SOLD OUT by December! Thank you so much for all your support … the books have been flying out … Continue reading →
Book: Jewish London by Rachel Kolsky After five reprints in just a couple of years our publisher released an updated ‘2nd edition’ and this is still selling well. Thank you all so much for your continued support. If you cannot find a … Continue reading →
8th September 2016 I was invited to talk about walks around the East London area on a local radio station. This is my third encounter of radio broadcasts though this time it was not for the BBC. I was made very welcome and … Continue reading →
6th July 2016 We had a wonderful SOLD OUT tour discovering what’s happening at Woodberry Down.Thank you Hugh for your insight into social housing past and present. Here we all are with my new friend Mole. Woodberry Down is situated near Finsbury Park, North London, … Continue reading →
2 May 2016 What excitement! I was profiled in Time Out in their ‘Quit Your Job and Become a ….’ . In this case it was to become a Tour Guide. … Continue reading →
