# Event Details - **Event Name**: These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for this talk by best-selling author Brian Groom as recounts the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations and people.About this EventBest-selling author Brian Groom returns to Wakefield to talk about his forthcoming book, billed as an inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home.In These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Brian explores the role of religion and the British Empire, international diasporas and internal migration, gender relations and war in this entertaining narrative.With forays into popular culture, sport, music, language, literature and art, These Isles stretches from 800,000-year-old footprints on a Norfolk beach to the changing fortunes of the early 21st century. It offers a uniquely rich and kaleidoscopic vision of the shared stories of people across Britain and Ireland – past and present.The book will be published in February and we hope to have a few copies available on the night for anyone wishing to purchase one directly from the author.This is Brian's second talk to a Wakefield Civic Society audience - he last presented to us two years ago when he gave a very enjoyable and well received talk about a previous work Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day. About the author:Brian Groom is a jounalist and a leading expert on British regional and national affairs. His career was spent mainly at the Financial Times, where he was assistant editor and worked in various capacities. He is also a former editor of Scotland on Sunday, which he launched as deputy editor and which won many awards. Originally from Stretford, Lancashire, he returned to live in the North, in Saddleworth, in 2015.These Isles is his third book.The event:This talk will be presented in the Kingswood Suite at Wakefield Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ, starting promptly at 7.30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.)The event is free to attend and is open to all who are interested in the subject matter.A live stream option will also be available for anyone unable to attend in person. When selecting your tickets, please make sure you select either an 'in person' ticket if you wish to come to the Town Hall, or a 'live stream' ticket if you wish to watch on-line via Zoom. A link to the talk will be emailed to you on the day of the event for those who have selected the 'live stream' option.Photography at our events:Please be aware that we take photographs at our events to help to promote the work of the Society. These photographs might be used in presentations, written reports, on our website and social media channels and in press releases.If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to one of the organisers at the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wakefield/these-isles-a-people’s-history-of-england-ireland-scotland-and-wales/100001980656771722 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wakefield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kingswood Suite - **lat**: 53.6839118 - **long**: -1.501153899999963 - **full address**: Kingswood Suite, Town Hall, Wakefield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9bba4adeae7ec5680ca94f6dbc0e6618d5c548f5fbaeddc98ec718e9afe710e5-rimg-w1022-h651-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769087858 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales being held? - **A:** These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kingswood Suite, Town Hall, Wakefield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales? - **A:** These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is organized by Wakefield Civic Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** These Isles - A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wakefield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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