These Isles: An Illustrated Talk with Brian Groom

Best-selling author of Northerners, Brian Groom gives an illustrated talk about the fascinating history of the British and Irish Isles.This illustrated talk covers the history of the British and Irish Isles from the first human footsteps to the present day – including the role played by Newcastle.

The talk is based on Brian's new book These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (HarperNorth).Covering 900,000 years, Brian outlines the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have occupied these islands, along with their culture, languages and passions.

There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of These Isles following the talk.Brian Groom is a journalist and historian, formerly assistant editor of the Financial Times and editor of Scotland on Sunday.

His book Northerners: A History (2022) became a national bestseller.