Tom Bolton
@drtombolton.bsky.social
tombolton.co.uk
📖Atomic Albion
📖London's Lost Rivers Vols 1 & 2
📖Vanished City: London's Lost Neighbourhoods
📖Low Country: Brexit on the Essex Coast
📖Camden Town: Dreams of Another London
✍️Theatre for Plays International
✍️Music for The Quietus
📖Atomic Albion
📖London's Lost Rivers Vols 1 & 2
📖Vanished City: London's Lost Neighbourhoods
📖Low Country: Brexit on the Essex Coast
📖Camden Town: Dreams of Another London
✍️Theatre for Plays International
✍️Music for The Quietus
The United Kingdom has 16 nuclear power stations. Most go under the radar, but their presence is enormous, both physically and culturally. Atomic Albion is a journey around Britain’s nuclear power stations and the country itself.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The United Kingdom has 16 nuclear power stations. Most go under the radar, but their presence is enormous, both physically and culturally. Atomic Albion is a journey around Britain’s nuclear power stations and the country itself.
Order now for Christmas! strangeattractor.co.uk/shoppe/atomi...
Order now for Christmas! strangeattractor.co.uk/shoppe/atomi...
Best news of the year!
ACID HORSE 26 is launched!
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Best news of the year!
I reviewed the remarkable Porn Play @royalcourt.bsky.social for Plays International playsinternational.org.uk/porn-play-ro...
"Porn Play" at Royal Court Theatre Upstairs
Yimei Zhao upholsters Royal Court for Sophia Chetin-Leuner play about addiction to pornography with direction by Josie Rourke.
playsinternational.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I reviewed the remarkable Porn Play @royalcourt.bsky.social for Plays International playsinternational.org.uk/porn-play-ro...
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This is an awful choice by Orwell Prize Foundation and undermines everything their namesake stood for. 🤢
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is an awful choice by Orwell Prize Foundation and undermines everything their namesake stood for. 🤢
This new Hen Ogledd track is stunning! Can't wait to hear what's on the rest of the album. @richarddawson.music-social.com henogledd.bandcamp.com/album/discom...
DISCOMBOBULATED, by Hen Ogledd
8 track album
henogledd.bandcamp.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This new Hen Ogledd track is stunning! Can't wait to hear what's on the rest of the album. @richarddawson.music-social.com henogledd.bandcamp.com/album/discom...
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National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Tickets still available for my Atomic Albion talk, 7pm tonight at Mayfair Library.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/atomic-alb...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/atomic-alb...
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Tickets still available for my Atomic Albion talk, 7pm tonight at Mayfair Library.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/atomic-alb...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/atomic-alb...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
My favourite piece from the days when I wrote for Londonist: 10 London graffiti slogans. Move Heaven and Earth to Defend the Life of Chairman Gonzalo came into my head, unbidden, and I remembered the piece.
londonist.com/2015/01/10-l...
londonist.com/2015/01/10-l...
10 London Graffiti Slogans From The Last 50 Years
No Banksy here.
londonist.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My favourite piece from the days when I wrote for Londonist: 10 London graffiti slogans. Move Heaven and Earth to Defend the Life of Chairman Gonzalo came into my head, unbidden, and I remembered the piece.
londonist.com/2015/01/10-l...
londonist.com/2015/01/10-l...
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NEW: We need to talk about Russia.
So, yes, that's why we need to talk about Nigel Farage.
My personal newsletter on the story behind the story. Brexit, Trump, Russia & now...Nathan Gill.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
So, yes, that's why we need to talk about Nigel Farage.
My personal newsletter on the story behind the story. Brexit, Trump, Russia & now...Nathan Gill.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
October 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
NEW: We need to talk about Russia.
So, yes, that's why we need to talk about Nigel Farage.
My personal newsletter on the story behind the story. Brexit, Trump, Russia & now...Nathan Gill.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
So, yes, that's why we need to talk about Nigel Farage.
My personal newsletter on the story behind the story. Brexit, Trump, Russia & now...Nathan Gill.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
Stop Indonesia’s bill to censor LGBT+ lives online
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – cen...
a.allout.org
September 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
Listen again to my River of Sound show on Resonance FM yesterday – from 1 hour in: www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ri....
River of Sound 4 live – 28th September 2025 (part 2)
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September 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Listen again to my River of Sound show on Resonance FM yesterday – from 1 hour in: www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ri....
This coming Sunday, from 3pm-4pm, I'll be playing rivers music and reading from my London's Lost Rivers books on @resonancefm. It's part of River of Sound: 24 hours of experimental programming with the Totally Thames Festival. Really looking forward to this!
www.resonancefm.com/programmes
www.resonancefm.com/programmes
Resonance FM | Shows
www.resonancefm.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This coming Sunday, from 3pm-4pm, I'll be playing rivers music and reading from my London's Lost Rivers books on @resonancefm. It's part of River of Sound: 24 hours of experimental programming with the Totally Thames Festival. Really looking forward to this!
www.resonancefm.com/programmes
www.resonancefm.com/programmes
A new law could give millions better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A new law could give millions better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
Atomic Albion is here! Limited edition hardback and lovely paperback. Launching 22 Sept but already available from @strangeattractor.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Atomic Albion is here! Limited edition hardback and lovely paperback. Launching 22 Sept but already available from @strangeattractor.bsky.social
Edinburgh Fringe round-up: 15 shows all well worth seeing. At least three completely outstanding, including Ontoerend Goed's Thank You For Being Here, Hannah Moscovitch's Red Like Fruit, and Anemone Valcke & Verona Verbakel's The Ego. Thanks @edfringe.bsky.social!
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Edinburgh Festival 2025
The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave by Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer – SummerhallA simple show, but completely absorbing. Three performers dance to rave music, with a se…
tombolton.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Edinburgh Fringe round-up: 15 shows all well worth seeing. At least three completely outstanding, including Ontoerend Goed's Thank You For Being Here, Hannah Moscovitch's Red Like Fruit, and Anemone Valcke & Verona Verbakel's The Ego. Thanks @edfringe.bsky.social!
tombolton.co.uk/2025/08/24/e...
tombolton.co.uk/2025/08/24/e...
I won't stay silent while queer visibility is censored in Germany's parliament. Rainbow flags stand for dignity and human rights – not “circus.” 👉 Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban! a.allout.org/s/vQa4A/
Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban!
Klöckner sends police to remove rainbow flags from Parliament. This isn’t neutrality – it’s queer erasure.
a.allout.org
August 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I won't stay silent while queer visibility is censored in Germany's parliament. Rainbow flags stand for dignity and human rights – not “circus.” 👉 Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban! a.allout.org/s/vQa4A/
The Atomic Albion book launch is officially happening on Monday 22 September @thesociallondon It's free, but you need to register. Come along if you're at a loose end in central London on a Monday night.
thesocial.seetickets.com/event/atomic...
thesocial.seetickets.com/event/atomic...
August 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Atomic Albion book launch is officially happening on Monday 22 September @thesociallondon It's free, but you need to register. Come along if you're at a loose end in central London on a Monday night.
thesocial.seetickets.com/event/atomic...
thesocial.seetickets.com/event/atomic...
My new book, Atomic Albion, is now available for pre-order from Strange Attractor... and there's a limited edition hardback too which comes with a poster.
Details of the September launch to come.
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/buy/atomic-a...
Details of the September launch to come.
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/buy/atomic-a...
Atomic Albion: Journeys Around Britain's Nuclear Powerstations
Official Strange Attractor shop. Buy Atomic Albion: Journeys Around Britain's Nuclear Powerstations and other music from Strange Attractor in MP3, Vinyl and CD.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
My new book, Atomic Albion, is now available for pre-order from Strange Attractor... and there's a limited edition hardback too which comes with a poster.
Details of the September launch to come.
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/buy/atomic-a...
Details of the September launch to come.
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/buy/atomic-a...
West Ilsley car park on the Ridgeway, above Didcot.
June 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
West Ilsley car park on the Ridgeway, above Didcot.
My forthcoming book, Atomic Albion: Journeys Around Britain's Nuclear Power Stations has a cover, and I'm giving an online talk about what's inside. Expect deep time, nuclear priests and strange buildings.
Tuesday 17 June, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, £6 - £10
thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/atomic...
Tuesday 17 June, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, £6 - £10
thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/atomic...
June 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
My forthcoming book, Atomic Albion: Journeys Around Britain's Nuclear Power Stations has a cover, and I'm giving an online talk about what's inside. Expect deep time, nuclear priests and strange buildings.
Tuesday 17 June, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, £6 - £10
thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/atomic...
Tuesday 17 June, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, £6 - £10
thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/atomic...
The Giuseppe Pennone show at the Serpentine Gallery is excellent - bronze trees, laurel leaf walls, piles of box leaves...
June 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Giuseppe Pennone show at the Serpentine Gallery is excellent - bronze trees, laurel leaf walls, piles of box leaves...
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A thread of London documentaries currently on BBC iPlayer from the 1950s to 1990s.
Well worth a look... (1/18) 🧵
Well worth a look... (1/18) 🧵
June 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A thread of London documentaries currently on BBC iPlayer from the 1950s to 1990s.
Well worth a look... (1/18) 🧵
Well worth a look... (1/18) 🧵
Factory Floor, back together and blowing everyone away at Corsica Studios.
June 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Factory Floor, back together and blowing everyone away at Corsica Studios.