I'll be at Lewes Speakers Festival, East Sussex, talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' on Sunday 10th May, 9.50-11am. Book here: www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake...

Glenbran, Abernyte, Perth and Kinross, painting by James McIntosh Patrick, Scottish artist (1907-98).

Could be.

THESE ISLES: Dame Shirley Bassey, born in Cardiff’s Tiger Bay in 1937, is famed for her powerful, sultry voice and sequined gowns. In a career spanning more than 70 years, she has sold more than 140m records, making her one of the world’s best-selling female singers. 1/7

Manchester, 1965, photo by Shirley Baker.

Kids on a slagheap, Consett, 1970s, photo by Don McCullin.

Stan and Hilda, Coronation Street set, 1968, photo by Sefton Samuels.

Fine Boiled Crabs, Newcastle upon Tyne, photo by Edgar G. Lee, 1860-1915 (Northumberland Archives).

Remembering Charlotte Brontë, born on this day 1816 in Thornton, Bradford.

I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Beverley U3A, east Yorkshire, on Thurs May 21st, 2pm. Beverley Memorial Hall, 73-75 Lairgate, all welcome. beverley.u3asite.uk

Shoemakers, Trawsfynydd, north-west Wales, 1885, photo by John Thomas (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales).

Delighted to be appearing at the inaugural Mercer Hall Book Festival, near Blackburn on Sunday 17th May, 12.30pm, talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.' Book here: www.hyndburnleisure.co.uk/event/mercer...

Super-slim Treorchy house goes under the hammer for under £45,000 It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

1926 Census of Northern Ireland: How NI has changed and grown Although NI's 1926 Census forms were lost, surviving data gives a snapshot of society at the time.

How Northern Ireland's population has changed in past century. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Three Achill Girls, County Mayo, 1929, painting by Hilda Roberts, Irish artist (1901-82).

Price drop: 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' currently 24% off the cover price at Amazon, 20% off at Waterstones. Also available in bookshops. Signed copies available online from Fox Lane Books and Read Holmfirth.

THESE ISLES: Medieval Scottish warrior Sir William Wallace has been celebrated by 19th century historians as a national hero, debunked by others as a self-serving outlaw and immortalised by Mel Gibson in the film Braveheart. 1/6

Liverpool, 1984, photo by Martin Parr.

Snow Day at the Piece Hall, Halifax, painting by watercolour artist Jane Austin.

Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1980, photo by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen. Jean Barron with parents.

RIP Victoria Wood, who died on this day 2016.

I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Ashton & Sale History Society on Weds May 13th 7.30pm. Sale Conservative Club, Dane Road. All welcome.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great Orme, near Llandudno, north Wales, photo by Victoria Welton.

In fact it's Caolas at Tiree, Inner Hebrides.

I think you may be right, it could well be that one.

Great Orme, near Llandudno, north Wales, photo by Victoria Welton.

Caolas - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caolas

Next Sunday, all welcome.

Road to Caolas, Outer Hebrides, 2023, painting by Dale Bissland, Scottish artist.