Listed Londoner on the Robert Elms Show (BBC London)
I was thrilled to be invited onto the Robert Elms Show on BBC London radio as a Listed Londoner, the interview is online here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03lslkh
BBC Berkshire
Today I was interviewed by the lovely Lynn Parsons for BBC Berkshire, about my latest book, Charles Dickens and his Circle (my segment starts at 2.08). http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03lx806
A talk in aid of Maggie’s Cancer Centres
On Weds 21 March, I’ll be giving a talk on “Strong Women” (inspired by the research for my book March, Women, March) at the Maggie’s Cancer Centre at Charing Cross Hospital, London W6. Tickets and more information on how you can support Maggie’s can be found here: https://www.maggiescentres.org/how-you-can-help/take-part/all-events/celebration-women-support-maggies/ All proceeds from the evening are going … Read more
Glad to be Grey (BBC Radio 4)
At 11am on 4 March 2016, I’ll be one of Mary Beard’s interviewees in the documentary “Glad to be Grey”, on BBC Radio 4. http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/d2cffg/glad-to-be-grey I was interviewed about the history of Victorian beard dyeing, as the author of the book Moustaches, Whiskers & Beards rather than as a pogonophobe…. http://www.npg.org.uk/business/publications/moustacheswhiskers-beards.php
Walking With Dickens
To celebrate the launch of my new book, Charles Dickens and his Circle, I shall be leading a guided walk around Dickens’s London, starting at 2pm on Weds 16 March, at Chancery Lane station. Tickets are available to buy in advance (please follow the link below), or feel free to email me ([email protected]) and reserve … Read more
Dickens Museum Special Event 16 March
On the evening of Weds 16 March, I’ll be talking about my new book, Charles Dickens and his Circle, at the Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London. Tickets are now on sale (& must be booked in advance). http://dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-events/89994054-an-exclusive-evening-with-lucinda-dickens-hawksley Attendees will also have the exclusive chance to see around the museum at night.
Book Launch at National Portrait Gallery
On the evening of Thurs 10 March, I’ll be launching my new book, Charles Dickens and his Circle, with a lecture and book signing at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Tickets must be booked in advance. http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/late-shift-1/lecture-10032016.php
Book talk & signing in New Jersey
On the evening of Wednesday 9 December, I’ll be talking about Princess Louise & signing copies of Queen Victoria’s Mysterious Daughter at Booktowne in Manasquan, New Jersey. http://www.booktowne.com Please spread the word and please come along if you’re based in Philadelphia, New Jersey or New York.
Book Talk & Signing in Houston, Texas
On Weds 2 December (5pm-7pm) I’ll be talking about Princess Louise and signing copies of Queen Victoria’s Mysterious Daughter at the River Oaks Bookstore in Houston, TX. http://www.riveroaksbookstore.com/cal-01.htm