Corinne Fowler

I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious

Banter is only banter of it's reciprocated. Now an incident has been reported where Farage was about 17, and his bullying target was just 9. Not a one-off (not acceptable either), but repeated abuse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The front and back cover of the UK edition of THE CROWN'S SILENCE: The Hidden History of Slavery and the British Monarchy by Brooke N. Newman, out with Mudlark on January 29, 2026. The cover features a crown with a shackle attached.

2 months out & the UK edition of THE CROWN'S SILENCE is off to the printers! Special thanks to @sathnam.bsky.social @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social @marcusrediker.bsky.social @corinnefowler.bsky.social @lauratrevelyan.bsky.social @joycechaplin.bsky.social Amanda Foreman & Kate Winkler Dawson #booksky 📚

The date for the speaking event has passed, but the podcast on Jane Austen sounds fascinating. #booksky

Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM | CNN Former schoolmates of UK politician Nigel Farage have publicly accused him of racist and antisemitic behavior during his teenage years. He denies the claims, but could they dent his rising popularity?

Racism allegations WILL derail Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM.
There you go @cnn.com - fixed that headline for you.
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I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious

Banter is only banter of it's reciprocated. Now an incident has been reported where Farage was about 17, and his bullying target was just 9. Not a one-off (not acceptable either), but repeated abuse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Sign the Petition Request for the Removal of Divisive Flags from public lamp posts in Birmingham, UK

Join us in calling for the removal of the divisive flags from Brum lamp posts.
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YouTube video by Just Have a Think This is not the video I had planned to make.

Did you hear about the National Emergency Briefing? - with the latest evidence showing that the UK must urgently prepare for a cascade of serious societal impacts from the rapidly escalating climate and nature crises.

No? - not surprising as the media barely covered it - www.nebriefing.org

West Midlands attacks have left Sikh women fearing for their safety | The Observer

'Many of the campaigners and organisers giving speeches at the march said they felt the recent rise of the far right had led to people feeling “more confident” in racially abusing women – and men – on the streets.'

Introducing Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation Our new podcast series tries to discover the real Jane Austen by delving deeper into her life, times and novels.

I'll be speaking on this on Tuesday 18th. A timely exploration of Jane Austen and of course her historical relationship to the British Empire
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Introducing Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation Our new podcast series tries to discover the real Jane Austen by delving deeper into her life, times and novels.

I'll be speaking on this on Tuesday 18th. A timely exploration of Jane Austen and of course her historical relationship to the British Empire
theconversation.com/introducing-...

Ramblings - India in the Cotswolds with Corinne Fowler and Raj Pal - BBC Sounds Clare and guests discuss how the British countryside is connected to colonial history.

It’s a great book by @corinnefowler.bsky.social and her co-authors do it was interesting to listen to this conversation www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I’m holding the notion of ‘calling people in’ rather than calling them out ❤️

Work for us and help us get more Greens elected in #Birmingham!

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Gardens and empire, for teachers

Gardens and empire, for teachers

Our Island Stories by @corinnefowler.bsky.social is a really powerful read. More than a historical exploration of rural Britain, it shows how colonialism haunts our present and interrogates the psychological impact of things too easily taken for granted. Like a good walk - it is best taken slowly.

Coming up on 13 November, our walk with Clare Balding for BBC R4 Ramblings
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Coming up on 13 November, our walk with Clare Balding for BBC R4 Ramblings
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Only in Birmingham New podcast trailer:
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New this coming January, my #OnlyinBirmingham podcast on culture, history & society with Raj Pal. Trailer below:

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Interview I did with Denise Headley on reparations & "integration"
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New this coming January, my #OnlyinBirmingham podcast on culture, history & society with Raj Pal. Trailer below:

Lovely to hear your words about my Ramblings episode with Clare Balding. Thanks also for support for my book! 🙏🏾😊

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We are pleased to say that @corinnefowler.bsky.social will now be chairing our forthcoming event with Dan Hicks on November 19th - fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/dan-hicks/.
Only a few tickets left.

As a colleague recently said, Birmingham has long been on the frontline of Fascism and racism. Enoch Powell's rivers of blood speech was made here, & before that, Oswald Mosley became MP (initially for Labour). Things will get worse & I'm glad this event is happening
www.outsavvy.com/event/31225/...

Denise Headley on X: "https://t.co/eDfscQgbTZ" / X https://t.co/eDfscQgbTZ

Interview I did with Denise Headley on reparations & "integration"
x.com/Denise__Head...

As a colleague recently said, Birmingham has long been on the frontline of Fascism and racism. Enoch Powell's rivers of blood speech was made here, & before that, Oswald Mosley became MP (initially for Labour). Things will get worse & I'm glad this event is happening
www.outsavvy.com/event/31225/...

BBC Radio 4 - Ramblings, India in the Cotswolds with Corinne Fowler and Raj Pal Clare and guests discuss how the British countryside is connected to colonial history.

Coming up...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

YouTube video by Peter Kalu Act Normal extract - The hammer-blow of God!

The great Peter Kalu on racism in the countryside from his brilliant book #ActNormal. We were in #manchesterpoetrylibrary last night talking about our book Colonial Countryside
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YouTube video by Peter Kalu Act Normal extract - The hammer-blow of God!

The great Peter Kalu on racism in the countryside from his brilliant book #ActNormal. We were in #manchesterpoetrylibrary last night talking about our book Colonial Countryside
youtu.be/5GSTKvlunUI?...