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Tony Giles, Seeing the World My Way - SilverWood Books

Why author and traveller Tony Giles is seeing the world his way

Tony Giles has had a lot of obstacles to overcome in his life, his adventures have been published in a book, Seeing the World My Way. Contrary Life tracked him down for a quick chat about his book and his travels…

Bristol’s Big Pirate Party

For all you budding pirates out there, Bristol is hosting a summer party just for you on the 10th July 2011!

Tony Giles, Seeing the World My Way - SilverWood Books

Seeing the world Tony Giles’ way at Waterstones

Author Tony Giles will be at Waterstones in Taunton, chatting to people about his travels and signing copies of his book Seeing the World My Way…

Interview with Jan Hedger, author of On Calico Wings

Jan Hedger is the author of a new poetry anthology On Calico Wings which raises money for Gardening Leave, a charity supporting Armed Forces veterans. You have a new poetry anthology out called On Calico Wings; tell us a bit about it: On Calico Wings is a collection of poetry I have written over the […]

Book signing and poetry reading event

When: 27th March 2010 at 2.30pm Where: The Grand Hotel, 97-99 King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW £: Free but please register by calling 0117 916 6644 or emailing info@silverwoodbooks.co.uk What is it? You are invited to meet 93-year-old Dame Vera Lynn, ‘the Forces’ Sweetheart’. She will make a rare appearance to promote two publications of […]

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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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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