February 19th, 2020
Historical fiction workshop based on Daisy Belle: Swimming Champion of the World, plus discussion on pathways … read more
Category Archives: Talks, Events & Writing Courses
Arvon non-fiction retreat
November 18th, 2019
I’ll be teaching on Arvon’s non-fiction tutored retreat from November 18th to the 23rd at the Hurst, … read more
Islington History Society
October 16th, 2019
An illustrated talk on political prisoners at Holloway. Islington Town Hall, London, 7.30pm… read more
Warwick Words History Festival
October 2nd, 2019
Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick, 10.30am
I’ll be talking about Bad Girls and the history … read more
Archway with Words
On September 14th, I’ll be joining Carl Cattermole and Erika Flowers at the opening event of this year’s Archway … read more
Edwardian Baby Farmers
June 6th 2019
The story of two Edwardian baby farmers and the history behind The Ghost of Lily Painter. … read more
Derby Book Festival
June 2nd
I’ll be talking about Bad Girls and the history of Holloway Prison at the Derby Book Festival, … read more
Islington Guided Walks
May 14th 2019
A History of Holloway Prison, The Clerkenwell & Islington Guides Association, Islington Town Hall, London, … read more
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institute talk
April 16th, 2019
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institute, London N6 6BS
‘Bad Girls or Freedom Fighters?’ I’ll be … read more
Broadstairs Literary Festival: Daisy Belle
April 14th, 2019
Yarrow Hotel, Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, 3pm
I’ll be talking about the Thanet landscape and the real life … read more
Housmans Bookshop talk
March 20th, 2019
I’ll be talking about the history of political prisoners at Holloway Prison at Housmans Bookshop, radical booksellers … read more
The Ponds film Q&A
February 10th 2019
I’ll be joining film directors Patrick McLennan and Samuel Smith for a Q&A at the Phoenix Cinema… read more
Vote 100 Women and Prisons panel event
December 12th Vote 100 Women and prisons. Portcullis House, London. 6pm
When I started writing Bad Girls a few … read more
Owl Bookshop Courageous Women
November 14th
I’ll be joining two wonderful Unbound authors to discuss our latest books at the Owl Bookshop, London, … read more
Women and Prison Symposium
November 1st, 2-5pm, Kingston University, Knights Park, Main Lecture Theatre
I took part in a Women and Prison workshop … read more
Courageous Women at Waterstones
October 30th, Waterstones Crouch End, London, 7pm
I joined three wonderful Unbound authors – Stephanie Bretherton, Jessica Hepburn and Miranda … read more
Durham Book Festival
October 7th, Redhills, Durham, 2pm -3.30pm
I talked about the history of Holloway Prison at the Durham Book Festival … read more
Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival
October 6th, Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle, CA3
I gave a writing masterclass, Bringing the Past to Life: Starting to … read more
Daisy Belle Launch
Daisy Belle was officially launched at the Mixed Pond on Hampstead Heath on Saturday. The heavens smiled on us and … read more
Happy Birthday Lido
The Parliament Hill Lido held its 80th birthday celebrations on the evening of August 25th, with swimming, music, food, … read more
Lido’s 80th Birthday
The Parliament Hill Lido turns 80 years old on August 20th, and birthday celebrations will be held on the evening … read more
Alice Hawkins at the Edinburgh Fringe
Peter Barratt, great grandson of suffragette Alice Hawkins, presents the story of his fearless forebear at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe … read more
Holloway Exhibition runs until October 6th
July 13th
Last night Islington Museum launched its exhibition on Holloway Prison, with a focus on ‘the voices which remain … read more
Finsbury Library talk
August 7th Finsbury Library, London ECIV, 6.30pm
I gave an illustrated talk on the history of Holloway Prison and the … read more
Lichfield Festival
July 8th, 12.15 The Guildhall Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13
I talked about the suffragettes at Holloway Prison – and how their … read more
Queen’s Park Book Festival
June 30th, 12.30pm. Queen’s Park, London, NW6
‘Bad Girls and Brave Women: Reflections of a Centenary’ – I joined Shami … read more
Sudanese Women’s Union
I’m thrilled that a copy of Bad Girls has been sent to the president of The Sudanese Women’s Union (SWU), … read more
Hexham Book Festival
Caitlin joined Dr Helen Pankhurst to discuss the history of women’s rights at the Hexham Book Festival on May 5th.… read more
Born in Holloway
An audience member who attended the Holloway Prison talk at Old St Pancras Church on April 30th brought along her … read more
