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Writer & Broadcaster β Edinburgh π Holloway β’ The Beechwood Airship Interviews β’ Climbing Days β’ Outpost β’ Overnight / π» Only After Dark β BBC R4 Author illustration by @zoesees.bsky.social π https://www.danrichards.uk/ π
Another wonderful evening of image, sound & writing from Manchester's Poetry Library last night, with Jean Sprackland's final event in her curated series Night Vision. A fantastic presentation of Helen McGhie's work & conversation & readings from @danzep.bsky.social - hosted by Andrew McMillan.
05.12.2025 09:44 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0TONIGHT!
04.12.2025 09:14 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0This piece is now up on my website β complete with ace pictures by Alice Morrissey & Owen Richards.
Vintage trains, the Night Mail, my grandfather's service on the Western TPOs β a journey that expands on stories in my recent book 'Overnight' @canongate.co.uk
www.danrichards.uk#steamdreams
In the last event of the series, Jean Sprackland is joined by @danzep.bsky.social and Helen McGhie to discuss all things darkness and night time.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
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Thursday at Manchester Poetry Library - online link
Join Jean Sprackland for the third in her curated series of events at the Poetry Library for Night Vision. This week she is joined by the brilliant @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie to talk all things darkness & night
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Tom Stoppard was just one of many C19/ C20 writers who started out on local newspapers. The long list includes Graham Greene, J. M. Barrie, Monica Dickens, Arnold Bennett, Michael Frayn....now that local papers barely exist, where will all that latent writing talent be nurtured in future?
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Spent today writing Christmas cards. A ritual I very much enjoy.
29.11.2025 19:42 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Next week at Manchester Poetry Library & Online - the wonderful Dan Richards & Helen McGhie are in conversation with Jean Sprackland. In celebration of the night & all things darkness. The 3rd in Jean's specially curated series for Night Vision.
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Thank you, Dave.
All Best to you
Dan
in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
The upcoming third of three curated events by Jean Sprackland to celebrate the launch of her new non-fiction book Night Vision, is on 4th December.
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Itβs been a pretty busy couple of days all things considered! Our priority now is to meet with civic leaders to discuss how this affects our business.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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A piece about @railway200.bsky.social, Vintage Trains and my grandfatherβs service on the TPO night mails ran with the Observer yesterday
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
My essay about the joy of the night train is up on The Winding Trail, a long read for a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning, dreaming about adventures past and journeys to comeβ¦
the-winding-trail.com/2025/07/25/t...
We have three copies of Jean Sprackland's 'Night Vision' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @jonathancape.bsky.social. Make sure you're signed up to the mailing list for entry details!
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in person tickets for Jean Sprackland's book launch, with Karen Solie:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Join Nicholas JR White and I at the National Gallery of Scotland - 12:45, Tuesday 18th November - for a talk about how we're aiming to follow in the wake of Alfred Buckham's aerial photography (available to attend in-person & online) I've updated the linktree in my bio with details of forthcoming events and book talks, as well as recent newspaper and magazine articles.
Join Nicholas JR White and I at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - 12:45, Tuesday 18th November - for a talk about how we're aiming to follow in the wake of Alfred Buckham's aerial photography (available to attend in-person & online)
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
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If you are tall enough to see over the paywall, my story 'Bee Box' is up on the @irishtimes.com now, after coming second in @themothmagazine.bsky.social The Moth Short Story Prize.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Text of article in todayβs Observer, headlined βOur fear of the dark is built in β but we need it.β
Continuation of article
Cover of βNight Vision: In search of the true darkβ by Jean Sprackland
Little piece on darkness by Sprackland mère, ahead of the publication of her new book, Night Vision.
www.penguin.co.uk/books/453167...
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Recorded at @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social Read On this week features Dan Richards @danzep.bsky.social on Overnight and Suzanne O'Sullivan on The Age of Diagnosis.
Plus books in RNIB Library by Eric Idle and Kevin Rowland
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Don't miss author, journalist & researcher @dominicmhinde.bsky.social in conversation with Dan Richards about his new book, 'Drifting north' at @portybooks.bsky.social #Edinburgh on the 4th Nov.
In-person & livestream tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/domin... #booksky
Thank you both!
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Be sure to check out @danzep.bsky.social brilliant books too - Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark is Dan Richards latest book, a celebration of all things nocturnal, of those who labour while the rest of us sleep...Find out more at this link www.stanfords.co.uk/overnight-jo...
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A poster with the heading 'Gladfest: The UK's friendliest literary festival' with the G stylised with books on it. On the left is the cover a book called 'Overnight' by Dan Richards. To the right is a photo of Dan Richards in black and white. Below is text that reads 'Join us for... Overnight with Dan Richards. Saturday 6th September 11.30am-12.30pm'. At the bottom of the image is a row of illustrated books.
You can still book tickets for @danzep.bsky.social 's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, for just Β£15!
π Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm
π Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark.
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Thank you, Ben π
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There are certain pieces I'll always go and hear if they're played at the Proms. Mostly, it's Beethoven's 9th and The Rite of Spring, but there was a rarer treat today: Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. I've loved it since I took a punt on a 2nd hand copy 35 years ago.
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We're taking a closer look at some of the fantastic events happening at Gladfest 2025!
On Saturday 6th September, join us for a talk on 'Overnight' by Dan Richards!
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