Dan Richards
@danzep.bsky.social
Writer & Broadcaster – Edinburgh
📚 Holloway • The Beechwood Airship Interviews • Climbing Days • Outpost • Overnight / 📻 Only After Dark – BBC R4
Author illustration by @zoesees.bsky.social
👉 https://www.danrichards.uk/ 👈
📚 Holloway • The Beechwood Airship Interviews • Climbing Days • Outpost • Overnight / 📻 Only After Dark – BBC R4
Author illustration by @zoesees.bsky.social
👉 https://www.danrichards.uk/ 👈
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Shadows & Reflections: @danzep.bsky.social reflects on a year of sharing stories of darkness and light www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/shad...
January 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Shadows & Reflections: @danzep.bsky.social reflects on a year of sharing stories of darkness and light www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/shad...
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'How fast are we going? Ten, 12 miles an hour? How amazing that must have been 200 years ago; as fast as a horse, but for miles and miles.'
@danzep.bsky.social takes a ride on the very first locomotive train.
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@danzep.bsky.social takes a ride on the very first locomotive train.
www.the-fence.com/choo-choo-ch...
Choo-Choo-Cha-Boogie
Lo-Co-Motion
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January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
'How fast are we going? Ten, 12 miles an hour? How amazing that must have been 200 years ago; as fast as a horse, but for miles and miles.'
@danzep.bsky.social takes a ride on the very first locomotive train.
www.the-fence.com/choo-choo-ch...
@danzep.bsky.social takes a ride on the very first locomotive train.
www.the-fence.com/choo-choo-ch...
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A long time ago, in a hotel room far, far away…
December 30, 2024 at 8:02 AM
A long time ago, in a hotel room far, far away…
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Yeah this is one of those reads that’s quite lovely to read out loud
December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Yeah this is one of those reads that’s quite lovely to read out loud
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For anyone who missed the recent series of curated events by Jean Sprackland, you can watch back on the Manchester Poetry Library's YouTube site.
Find Helen McGhie and Dan Richards here:
@danzep.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idoT...
Find Helen McGhie and Dan Richards here:
@danzep.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idoT...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie
YouTube video by Manchester Poetry Library
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December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
For anyone who missed the recent series of curated events by Jean Sprackland, you can watch back on the Manchester Poetry Library's YouTube site.
Find Helen McGhie and Dan Richards here:
@danzep.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idoT...
Find Helen McGhie and Dan Richards here:
@danzep.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idoT...
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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.
December 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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.
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TONIGHT!
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...
#BookSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie
Writing and photography come together to reveal what really goes on after dark.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
TONIGHT!
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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...
#BookSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie
Writing and photography come together to reveal what really goes on after dark.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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...
#BookSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
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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...
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...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie (ONLINE TICKET), 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Online
www.mmu.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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...
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...
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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?
#booksky
#booksky
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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?
#booksky
#booksky
Spent today writing Christmas cards. A ritual I very much enjoy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Spent today writing Christmas cards. A ritual I very much enjoy.
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Next 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.
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie, 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Next 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.
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
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in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie, 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
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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...
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie (ONLINE TICKET), 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Online
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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...
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
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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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@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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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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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@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 grandfather’s service on the TPO night mails ran with the Observer yesterday
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
Steam dreams: catch a vintage train through Cumbria | The Observer
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November 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A piece about @railway200.bsky.social, Vintage Trains and my grandfather’s service on the TPO night mails ran with the Observer yesterday
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
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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 come…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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 come…
the-winding-trail.com/2025/07/25/t...
the-winding-trail.com/2025/07/25/t...
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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!
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Book Launch with Karen Solie and Jean Sprackland, 20 Nov 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
in person tickets for Jean Sprackland's book launch, with Karen Solie:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
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...
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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...
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...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Bee Box by Martha Sprackland
The runner-up in this year’s Moth Short Story Prize, chosen by judge Evie Wyld
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August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...