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The Guardian obituary for Gott, which mentions his 1966 campaign in the context of his longer career in journalism, is here. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Richard Gott, former Guardian journalist and historian, dies aged 87
Charismatic figure of the left is remembered as one of the most informed commentators on Latin American affairs
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
"The west has long gripped the imagination." To mark publication day, Gareth has contributed a post to the @royalhistsoc.org blog exploring how a 'westward gaze' developed in nineteenth century Britain and Ireland.
blog.royalhistsoc.org/2025/10/30/a...
Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940 | Historical Transactions
blog.royalhistsoc.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our thanks to Nick's examiners, Dr James McConnel and Prof. Katrina Navickas (@katrinanavickas.bsky.social) and to the viva chair Prof. Brian Ward (@brian222ward.bsky.social).
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This project was funded by a Northern Bridge (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Award, in partnership with Northumberland National Park Authority. Nick's supervisors were Prof Matthew Kelly (@matthewjkelly.bsky.social) and Dr Elsa Devienne (@elsadevienne.bsky.social).
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM