Upcoming Talk - January 2026
7.30pm at Harwood Methodist Church
Thursday 26th March 2026
Speaker: Brian Groom
These Isles: The Fascinating Story of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Bestselling author Brian Groom returns to give us an entertaining sweep through the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Based on his new book, he reveals a colourful and often-contested story of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have occupied these islands, along with their culture, languages and passions. He will explore the role of religion and the British Empire, international diasporas and internal migration, gender relations and war - and outline how the North West fits into the story.
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Brian Groom is a journalist and author. His book Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day (2022), became a national bestseller. He is also author of Made in Manchester: A People’s History of the City That Shaped the Modern World (2024). These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is published by HarperNorth in February 2026.
