Brian Groom
Brian Groom (born 1956) is a journalist and writer born in Stretford and best known for his books Northerners and Made in Manchester.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]He has spent most of his journalism career at the Financial Times, where he was assistant editor. He is a former editor of Scotland on Sunday. He is interested in British regional and national affairs. He now lives in Saddleworth.[3]
Books
[edit]- Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day (HarperNorth, 2022)[4]
- Made in Manchester: A people’s history of the city that shaped the modern world (HarperNorth, 2024)[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Parsons, Rob (8 June 2024). "The three big moments that have made Manchester what it is today". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Groom, Brian (28 April 2022). "'It's London that needs to level up!' A new book reveals the truth abo". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Carter, Gary (28 April 2022). "Greenfield author delves into northern history". Saddleworth Independent. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Groom, Brian (14 April 2022). Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day. HarperCollins UK. ISBN 978-0-00-847121-7.
- ^ Groom, Brian (23 May 2024). Made in Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 978-0-00-860852-1.