Gareth Russell
@garethrussell1
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Historian - author of "Queen James," "The Palace," and books on the Queen Mother, Titanic, and Catherine Howard.
Belfast
Joined March 2009
RT @NicolaTallis: A truly extraordinary book by a truly extraordinary author - don’t miss @garethrussell1 on Queen James @Southwarkcathed o….
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On the anniversary of Henry VIII's wedding at Hampton Court to Katherine Parr, enjoy my article about why the palace mattered so much to the Tudors - written for Aspects of History magazine. @AspectsHistory .
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Thank you to Julie-Ann Spence at Arts & Culture at Northern Ireland World for this really lovely article and interview about my talk at Hillsborough Castle on Friday 18th July.
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Hampton Court and Catherine Howard are inextricably linked, but in my new blog post for @HRP_palaces, I argue that it shouldn’t just be remembered for its role in her downfall, but as the site of one of her greatest triumphs.
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RT @AmbJapanUK: Visited Dunluce Castle, a place filled with romance and history. Its appearance perched on the cliff was magnificent and I….
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Join me at a Northern Irish palace when, next Friday (18th July), I'll be giving a talk in the Throne Room at Hillsborough Castle. There'll be drinks and a book-signing, as well. All the information is here with @HRP_palaces .
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I'll be speaking at Southwark Cathedral's first History Festival on 19th July this year at 2 pm. All the information here, through the link: -.
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RT @TowerOfLondon: Find out more about the rise and fall of Robert Carr in our latest blog written by @garethrussell1 👇 .
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RT @LauraNMeyer: Nice to see QUEEN JAMES by @garethrussell1 here!.We've Got Your Summer Reading Sorted! via @MailOn….
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RT @StuartHistFest: The Stuart History Festival bids you a warm welcome!.The Old Palace, Worcester. Today and Tomorrow. Tickets available:….
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RT @WmCollinsBooks: Soon to be a major movie, A THOUSAND MILES FROM CARE tells the gripping and heartbreaking story of Steve Johnson's 30-y….
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RT @StuartHistFest: Ahead of his appearance The Stuart History Festival in less than 2 weeks, Philippa asked Gareth some questions about hi….
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RT @RobbieTimes: Oh yes --- it's that time of the year. @thetimes summer reading recommendations. Enjoy
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Great to see "Queen James" on The Times' Best Books for Summer 2025. And in some very flattering company. @thetimes @WmCollinsBooks .
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My article for @HRP_palaces on the rise and fall of "the Scottish lad" - King James's notorious favourite Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset.
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“Queen James” has been named a Best Book of 2025 (so far) by @audible_com. I’m delighted and very flattered.
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RT @ChalkeFestival: #OnThisDay in 1566 James I, Britain’s first king was born. Next week @ChalkeFestival we mark 400 years since his death….
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Books Ireland’s review of my book “Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King”. @WmCollinsBooks
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"Russell’s book is a real page turner. His style is rumbustious and highly readable, but it is based on impeccable scholarship. The book shows all the potential of a TV mini-series.". Very flattered by this review of my book "Queen James" in BookIreland by John Kircaldy.
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