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London Undercurrents, Joolz Sparkes and Hilaire - Holland Park Press

The hidden histories of London’s unsung heroines

Two London-based female poets, Joolz Sparkes and Hilaire, reveal the hidden histories of unsung heroines, north and south of the river…

King of Tuzla, Arnold Jansen op de Haar - Holland Park Press

It’s a lonely life for the King of Tuzla

Arnold Jansen op de Haar’s King of Tuzla follows loner Tijmen as he travels into Bosnia with the UN. Interspersed with tales from civilians caught up in the conflict, this is a realistic and personal tale of the effect of war…

Take a journey with Hedwig

Title:  Hedwig’s Journey Author: Frederik van Eeden £: 13.99 What is it all about? Hedwig’s Journey is about a girl growing up in a well-to-do family in a sleepy provincial town. She is very aware of her awakening sexuality and this confuses her.  She finds a soul mate in Johan and they become great friends.  When he falls […]

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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