This #StGeorgesDay we're delighted to invite you to the launch of our latest VCH 'Short' on of the parish of St George Hanover Square. Please join us on 18 May as guests of the Rector and parish. The event is free, but booking is required. history.ac.uk/events/book-la…

And TODAY is publication day: you can order from our friends University of London Press: uolpress.co.uk/book/the-victo…

Now available! Our latest book, St George Hanover Square, is out now. The parish, approaching its 300th year, was a product of the expansion of Westminster and London in the 18th century, including Thameside factories and the squares of Belgravia: uolpress.co.uk/book/the-victo…

A huge thank you to St George's Church, Hanover Square, Francis Boorman and all who made the launch of our latest ‘short’, St George Hanover Square such a success! In case you missed it, go and grad a copy from University of London Press: uolpress.co.uk/book/the-victo…

I'm doing a free talk on the parish of St George Hanover Sq Westminster Libraries and Archives on 3 July at 6pm. Based on my recent book published with Victoria County History and University of London Press Books will be on sale at a special discount. Sign up and come along! stgeorgehanoversquare.eventbrite.co.uk

Just over a week until I talk about the development of St George's Church, Hanover Square (includes Belgravia and Pimlico!) at Westminster Libraries and Archives Discounted books available (cash only). stgeorgehanoversquare.eventbrite.co.uk Victoria County History University of London Press

Newly published: Francis Boorman's review of 'St Giles-in-the-Fields: The History of a London Parish', by Rebecca Preston and Andrew Saint. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

Ever wanted to hear about the history of arbitration in 19thC England in Spanish and English? Now you can! youtube.com/watch?v=VpnTiT…

Don’t miss out on our last seminar of term next Wednesday 4/12 from 17:30 in person and online as Francis Boorman (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies) will discuss the “Englishness” of legal arbitration in Britain during the long 18thc Institute of Historical Research history.ac.uk/events/true-en…

The Soho Society History Club (relaunch) Tickets, Thu, May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite Members FREE Non-members £5 Registration essential BYOB #SohohistoryClub #SohoLondon eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-soho-soc…

#SOHO Fridays The Soho Society HOUR Soho Radio 7-8am Presenters: Helen Paynter & lucyhaine Guests: Historian Dr Francis Boorman Francis Boorman & Soho Tour Guide: Coco the Time Travelling Tart aka Max Norman Norman + London Living Large Jim Cooke Listen🎧app/online #soholondon

Really enjoyed appearing on Soho Radio for the The Soho Society hour last week, talking all things #soho history and Victoria County History . You can listen again here: sohoradiolondon.com/show/the-soho-…

Looking forward to giving a lecture on the development of #Mayfair as a London Suburb on 15.07.25 for the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s. More info here rsmsj.com/events. Based on research for Victoria County History

Really looking forward to a free talk Westminster Libraries and Archives by the wonderful Catherine Clarke on poems that tell the history of London (1 October). We'll be talking VCH London too! Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-talk-…

🪶 Author Talk: Re-discovering London through a History of England in 25 Poems. 📆 Wednesday, 1 October ⏰ 6 - 7pm 📍 Westminster Archives Centre 🔗 Register through the Eventbrite link here: orlo.uk/25-poems_WviZY