John Hilary

@jhilary

Writer, researcher, Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham, former Executive Director of War on Want

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  1. Oct 23

    Looking forward to it greatly!

    One week today! John Hilary will be speaking at the Victory Hall in Balcombe on the stories behind 'From Refugees to Royalty', his new book on the amazing Messel family of Nymans. Tickets from West Sussex Archives Society or on the door.
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    Oct 18

    A great discussion of From Refugees to Royalty at the Stationers' Company, brilliantly moderated by BBC presenter Peter Day. Thanks to Benedict Richards for setting it up, and to Mike James for the intro.

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  3. Oct 16

    Really looking forward to it!

    West Sussex Archive Society's next talk is on the story of the Messel family of Nymans. The talk will be given by John Hilary, the great-great-great grandson of Ludwig Messel, who founded the gardens at Nymans. For more info and booking head to
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  4. Oct 12

    Looking forward to it!

    Last chance to register for our Virtual Literary evening taking place tomorrow at 6pm, where you will be entertained by Peter Day, holding a Q&A with John Hilary -> . See you there!
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    Oct 12

    Great to see this major feature on the book in the Darmstädter Echo, showing the continued interest in the Messel family from the region they once called home. Many thanks to Janka Holitzka for the magnificent write-up.

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    Oct 9

    A great afternoon at the book festival in the company of many fans. Many thanks to Sheila Mortimer and all the volunteers for making it such a special occasion.

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    Sep 27

    We’re delighted to say that more tickets have just been released for John Hilary’s session at 1pm on Saturday 9th October.  This is an extremely popular event and lots of people were disappointed not to get tickets.  Snap your tickets up here

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  8. Sep 22

    Nice coincidence that the book is displayed next to the new one by , who will be speaking the day after me at next month's book festival.

    Great to see From Refugees to Royalty in the window of bookshop in Chelsea. Just in time for too!
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    Sep 21

    "Exactly 20 years ago the Polisario Front laid down their arms, ending a 16-year war with Morocco. The UNSC should now fulfil its obligation to enforce intn'l law in Western Sahara & resolve the 36-year conflict there" Add 10 years This letter's from 2011

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  10. Sep 17

    Should be a fascinating read. Having just had my own book published by Peter Owen Publishers, I'm happy to help spread the word.

    My first book, the memoir I helped eccentric indie publisher Peter Owen write, is due out 14 Oct. Here's the brilliant cover from Tricky one to market, so any help from fellow non-fiction much appreciated. .
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  11. Sep 4

    Looking forward to it!

    Very excited to see John Hilary's talk on From Refugees to Royalty featured in this year's Cuckfield Bookfest - 1pm, Saturday 9 October at the Queen's Hall. Tickets on sale from today on the festival website:
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    Sep 3

    Great to see this interview with in the September issue of the Journal. Many thanks to Martin Mauthner for his tribute to the book.

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    Aug 21

    Wonderful celebration yesterday as three generations of the Messel family gathered in the Sunk Garden at to launch the new book From Refugees to Royalty. Many thanks to all the staff who helped make it such a memorable day.

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    Aug 16

    There is now a humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan. We must urgently meet our obligations to Afghan refugees, while learning the lessons of two decades of devastating war and failure.

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  15. Aug 11

    Very excited to receive a copy of the new book on Ethel Rosenberg by . Look forward to reading this greatly.

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    Aug 3

    A wonderful evening the Sunk Garden at talking with National Trust volunteers and staff about the new book From Refugees to Royalty. The helleniums were resplendent in full August sunshine - many thanks to all those who made the occasion possible!

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    Jul 28

    From Refugees to Royalty - the remarkable story of the Messel Family of Nymans is both astonishing and inspirational.

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  18. Jun 26

    Great to see address the demo on Stop Fire and Rehire.

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  19. May 28

    So saddened to learn of the sudden death of Aziz Choudry, a true friend who had recently moved to South Africa to take up the next challenge in his rich and inspiring career. Rest in peace, Aziz. Your memory will live on in us.

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    May 20

    The online launch of From Refugees to Royalty took place on Tuesday as part of the 10th Chelsea Fringe. With thanks to all who made it such a fun evening, the recording of the event is now online here:

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