Tom’s Substack

I write mostly about history and books, but sometimes also about food and wine.

My personal Substack

A new life in northern Italy and scribbling about food, books and general gentle pottering.

Short reads on Nature and History.

A geeky, cheeky, thrice-weekly digest of London's history.

Welcome to my newsletter. This is where I share stories from my seaside village in the South West of France, my trips to the market, weekly recipes, and updates on our house renovation. Most of it’s free, and will always be free.

Politics and culture from the UK and beyond by Nick Cohen

Politics, policy analysis, and foreign affairs from Sam and Lawrence Freedman

Preventive Cardiologist writing on how to prevent heart disease and live longer.

Vittles is an online magazine based in the UK and India, publishing new food and culture writing.