Social History

A number of Nick's magazine articles explore different aspects of social history, as do his books. 

"Riding the Wall of Death" - Written with leading Wall of Death rider Allan Ford, this book explores the history and characters behind this fairground attraction, from its origins 1900s to today.

"Buckinghamshire's Prime Minister" - a feature on Bucks-born Prime Minister William Grenville who was responsible for the legislation that abolished the slave trade.

"A Gentleman on the Wall of Death" - a feature in 'Lancashire Life' on Doug Murphy from Colne, often described as the 'nicest man to have ever ridden the Wall of Death'. 

"Ovaltine Lives On" - a feature in Life Magazines on the transformation of the Ovaltine factory in Kings Langley and the memories this unique drink inevitably stirs

"The Sutton Bungler" - a feature in 'Chesire Life' on James Brindley

"Forgotten Mastermind of the Canals" - more on Brindley in 'Best of British' magazine.

"Tragic Queen of the Air" - a feature in 'Buckinghamshire Countryside' on Amy Johnson on the centenary of her birth.

"The Men Who United A Kingdom" - a feature in 'Hertfordshire Countryside' on the partnership between the Duke of Bridgewater and James Brindley.

"Hertfordshire's Port" - another feature from 'Hertfordshire Countryside', looking at the inland 'port' of Berkhamsted.