Brian W Lavery PhD
@brianwlaverywriter.bsky.social
Scottish writer, journalist & university lecturer based in Hull. Author The Headscarf Revolutionaries & The Luckiest Thirteen (barbicanpress.com)
Website: brianwlavery.com
Teaches Univ. of Leeds Lifelong Learning Centre
Features writer Fishing News et al
Website: brianwlavery.com
Teaches Univ. of Leeds Lifelong Learning Centre
Features writer Fishing News et al
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Brian W Lavery | Author of The Headscarf Revolutionaries
Dr Brian W Lavery - Scottish author/journalist/lecturer in Hull. Writer of The Headscarf Revolutionaries and The Luckiest Thirteen
brianwlavery.com
Check out my website. Lots of free articles. And of course links to buy my books. If you want to!
brianwlavery.com
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Cathedral of St. Bavon, Ghent, Belgium #ghent #belgium #europe #nightsky #streetphotography
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January 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Cathedral of St. Bavon, Ghent, Belgium #ghent #belgium #europe #nightsky #streetphotography
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'Do you think you can write a poem or express how you feel with just six words? Well, in this book, you will find precise questions and powerful tools to help you craft poems or thoughts, accompanied by captivating images to inspire you.’ – Lectura Hiperbolica amazon.com/dp/B0BW2KMBDL #creativity
September 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
'Do you think you can write a poem or express how you feel with just six words? Well, in this book, you will find precise questions and powerful tools to help you craft poems or thoughts, accompanied by captivating images to inspire you.’ – Lectura Hiperbolica amazon.com/dp/B0BW2KMBDL #creativity
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Read the incredible stories of the Triple Trawler Disaster and women’s campaign for safety, and the Christmas Day tragedy of the St Finbar. Both superbly written by the fantastic Dr @brianwlaverywriter.bsky.social
Get your copies at www.brianwlavery.com
Get your copies at www.brianwlavery.com
September 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Read the incredible stories of the Triple Trawler Disaster and women’s campaign for safety, and the Christmas Day tragedy of the St Finbar. Both superbly written by the fantastic Dr @brianwlaverywriter.bsky.social
Get your copies at www.brianwlavery.com
Get your copies at www.brianwlavery.com
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🚨Danny Tommo attempting to escape from police after filming himself breaking maritime law, and inciting the Nonce Bonnets.
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September 23, 2026 at 7:16 AM
🚨Danny Tommo attempting to escape from police after filming himself breaking maritime law, and inciting the Nonce Bonnets.
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Wrekin Reform UK chair resigns after parliamentary candidate rejection
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2026/09...
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2026/09...
Wrekin Reform UK chair resigns after parliamentary candidate rejection
The chairman of Reform UK in the Wrekin has resigned after being turned down as the party's prospective parliamentary candidate for the constituency.
www.shropshirelive.com
September 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Wrekin Reform UK chair resigns after parliamentary candidate rejection
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2026/09...
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2026/09...
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September 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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21 overlooked stories across 100 years from our fishing communities
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The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories)
Buy The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories) by W. Lavery, Brian (ISBN: 9781837052974) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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September 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
21 overlooked stories across 100 years from our fishing communities
OUT MARCH 2027.
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21 stories across 100 years from the fishing communities of these isles. Out March 2027. PRE ORDER NOW
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The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories) eBook : W. Lavery, Brian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories) eBook : W. Lavery, Brian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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September 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
21 stories across 100 years from the fishing communities of these isles. Out March 2027. PRE ORDER NOW
www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Who-Stol...
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Paul Simon pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 by performing “The Sound of Silence.”
September 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Paul Simon pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 by performing “The Sound of Silence.”
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Monday.
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Marple & District u3a on Monday 14th September 10am. Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Memorial Park Drive. marple.u3asite.uk/u3a_events/m...
September 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Monday.
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🚶♀️🚲🚌 Get rewarded for the journeys you're already making!
The BetterPoints app has officially launched in Hull, turning your everyday walks, cycle rides and public transport trips into real rewards. 🎉
Find out more🔽
https://hull.betterpoints.uk/
The BetterPoints app has officially launched in Hull, turning your everyday walks, cycle rides and public transport trips into real rewards. 🎉
Find out more🔽
https://hull.betterpoints.uk/
September 11, 2026 at 8:33 AM
🚶♀️🚲🚌 Get rewarded for the journeys you're already making!
The BetterPoints app has officially launched in Hull, turning your everyday walks, cycle rides and public transport trips into real rewards. 🎉
Find out more🔽
https://hull.betterpoints.uk/
The BetterPoints app has officially launched in Hull, turning your everyday walks, cycle rides and public transport trips into real rewards. 🎉
Find out more🔽
https://hull.betterpoints.uk/
21 overlooked stories across 100 years from our fishing communities
OUT MARCH 2027.
Order NOW.
www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Who-Stol...
OUT MARCH 2027.
Order NOW.
www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Who-Stol...
The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories)
Buy The Spy Who Stole a Trawler: (And Other Forgotten Fishing Stories) by W. Lavery, Brian (ISBN: 9781837052974) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
September 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
21 overlooked stories across 100 years from our fishing communities
OUT MARCH 2027.
Order NOW.
www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Who-Stol...
OUT MARCH 2027.
Order NOW.
www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Who-Stol...
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The Kindle version of 'Northerners: A History' is currently available from Amazon for just 99p. A bargain. www.amazon.co.uk/Northerners-...
September 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The Kindle version of 'Northerners: A History' is currently available from Amazon for just 99p. A bargain. www.amazon.co.uk/Northerners-...
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September 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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'These Isles' is currently 31% off the cover price at Amazon. Other great booksellers are of course available. www.amazon.co.uk/These-Isles-...
August 30, 2026 at 8:17 AM
'These Isles' is currently 31% off the cover price at Amazon. Other great booksellers are of course available. www.amazon.co.uk/These-Isles-...
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The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
August 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
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I’m delighted to be returning to Chorlton Book Festival, Manchester, to talk about ‘These Isles’ on Thursday September 24th, 6pm-7pm, Chorlton Library, Manchester Road. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
An Evening with historian and author Brian Groom
Chorlton Book Festival presents
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August 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I’m delighted to be returning to Chorlton Book Festival, Manchester, to talk about ‘These Isles’ on Thursday September 24th, 6pm-7pm, Chorlton Library, Manchester Road. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
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I'm pleased to announce that I am winner of the Ellingworth Prize 2026 presented by Kett's Books, Wymondham. The Ellingworth Prize is given in recognition of 'a book which informs our appreciation of life in the East'. I am very honoured indeed. @saraband-books.bsky.social #Norfolk #books
August 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I'm pleased to announce that I am winner of the Ellingworth Prize 2026 presented by Kett's Books, Wymondham. The Ellingworth Prize is given in recognition of 'a book which informs our appreciation of life in the East'. I am very honoured indeed. @saraband-books.bsky.social #Norfolk #books
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See my BBC take on the history of Hull's docks and port:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
How docks made Hull a global powerhouse
Historian Robb Robinson reveals how building docks helped shape the city we know today.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 20, 2026 at 7:10 AM
See my BBC take on the history of Hull's docks and port:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...