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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Twice this amazing country has offered a safe haven for my family. Twice my family has been extremely grateful. Thank you Britain. And let’s make sure others can thank Britain in the future. #refugees #immigrants #thankyou #gratitude #grateful

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

They went on to set up the biggest catering company in the world J. Lyons (Corner Houses, Lyons Tearooms etc) employing more than 30,000 people, later they invented the world’s first business computer (LEO) and built the country’s first hamburger chain (Wimpy).

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

180 years ago in 1843, my family (on my mother’s side) arrived in London after fleeing pogroms in Prussia and Anti-Jewish hatred in Belgium.

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

In the picture, that’s my great uncle Hanns clapping his hands and his twin brother Paul in the red tails and top hat.

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I come from a family of immigrants who were welcomed in by Great Britain. 90 years ago in 1935 my family (on my father’s side) arrived in London fleeing Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany. 50 years later, in 1985, they threw a ’Thank You Britain Party’ .

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Fifty years ago (aged six) I received my first book review from Biddy Baxter. I never forgot the encouragement. #bluepeter #biddybaxter #childrenstv #childrensbook #RIP

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Join me and @claremulley.bsky.social this evening 7pm for an online talk about what happened to the Einstein family in Italy during WW2. histfest.org/the-einstein... @HistFestUK #TheEinsteinVendetta

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The Einstein Vendetta

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

5 types of orchid all within 400m of each other (Spotted Common is 5th but Bluesky only allows 4pix) @ukorchids.bsky.social #orchid

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

It was great working on this piece with the Saturday magazine team @theguardian.com. They did a brilliant job on the layout/ packaging, well worth picking up a print edition if you are able.

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

My piece in @theguardian.com today about the tragic murder of Albert Einstein's family in Italy #TheEinsteinVendetta

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Coldest day of the year, 14 bookshops visited by bicycle! Along the way I met loads of wonderful super friendly booksellers. And I was so happy to be talking about my and Britta Teckentrup new book about the 400 year history of the Anne Frank House. Anyone else out there who also loves bookshops?

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

“The House on the Canal” by @thomasharding.bsky.social and @brittateckentrup.bsky.social traces the history of @annefrankhouse.bsky.social It is a fascinating and powerful story that stunningly portrays the passing of time. Ethereal art and beautiful language combine hauntingly #PicturebookPage

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Thomas Harding @thomasharding.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Sneak peek of cover for new book coming out April 2025 “The Einstein Vendetta”

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