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The flag of Wessex, comprising gold Wyvern on red field, is historically attested from the C10th and was carried into battle among the royal standards of England until the advent of the Tudors. It is relatively modern bling, compared with St. Oswald’s banner, but I’m happy to

25% off today with the code INDIE. There are some great books here, even if you’ve already got ‘The Wicked Of The Earth’, but just in case… northodox.co.uk/product-page/t…

Wow! Such a great compliment from Judith, who professionally researches and formidably writes about Scotland’s witch trial history. A wonderful day in Montrose.

The Dark Deal. I don’t often agree with Yanis Varoufakis, particularly in terms of prescribed remedy, but this analysis of the macro-drivers of Western political turmoil offers piercing insight. unherd.com/2025/05/the-ce…

Incredible, uplifting day in bookshops, with particular highlights stack signing thanks to Erin @waterstonesromsey Britain’s oldest bookshop (really) P & G Wells and meeting Cheryl at the extraordinary Waterstones Reading - beautifully curated and perfectly housed in a former United

“The two kingdomes <England and Scotland> shall shatte upon him” should Charles I use Catholic Irish troops against the Covenanters in Scotland or the English Parliament. William Murray, first Earl of Dysart, May 1643

Two of the very best small bookshops in the country sit near one another in Suffolk: Andrew’s vibrant, eclectic @dial_lane_books in Ipswich being just 11 miles from William’s wonderful, perfectly-curated Stillwater Books in beautiful Felixstowe. Signed copies in each.

Lovely day visiting bookshops along the Thames west of London. Thanks to all, but particularly to the wonderful booksellers @waterstonesbracknell and @theweybridgebookshop for the face-out and recommendation card displays.

This is a wonderful book from @witchesofscotland - good to see such detailed coverage (and to have the BBC mention ‘Wicked’ as well). bbc.co.uk/culture/articl…

I’ve been looking forward to this evening event The Rabbit Hole Brigg for quite some time. Roll on Friday, hope to see many of you there.

A small, and fascinating, historical diversion between book signings and events…

Love for ‘Wicked’ across Lincolnshire: wonderful signing and meeting readers in Lincoln @lark_books_ Lindum Books the very best of talks and audiences The Rabbit Hole Brigg and amazing engagement (and sales) from customers Waterstones Grimsby Thanks to all, I’ll be back with Max.

Home for a decent while makes for a happy Max. #Berwick

The extraordinary Burnmouth memorial to the ‘Black Friday’ fishing disaster of 1881. Much smaller & if anything even more affecting than the principal Eyemouth bronze.

Needing a fictional location for the military hospital established on the Tyne during the 1650s, serving the infantry garrison and growing fleet of coal convoy escort vessels, and leaning towards St. Mary’s Chapel, with its ancient holy well, subsequent use as health-giving

#IndieBookshopWeek is coming up, 14th-21st June. Do support your local independent bookshop. It’s a tough industry and indies do an amazing job for writers, readers and local communities. It’s also a combined marathon and sprint for ‘Wicked’: 30 bookshops in a week; talks;