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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As the autumn evenings draw in, it’s time to get engrossed in a real investigation 🍂🕵️‍♂️ Discover our brand-new True Crime collection—meticulously researched books uncovering the facts behind the headlines. 👉 Explore the collection: zurl.co/DoZE5 #TrueCrime #UKCrime #AutumnReading

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is a book which highlights why prisons demand constant scrutiny and shows what a truly great figure Howard was. loom.ly/Zz5JcJQ #prisons #prisonreform #offenders #books

Review quote: ‘No-one who reads this wonderful book could dispute that Howard ranks among the most interesting people of his age’— from the Times Literary Supplement.

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

History’s first (self-appointed) prison inspector, Howard arrived at penal establishments unannounced to record the reality behind closed doors, culminating in his iconic The State of the Prisons. Now in paperback, West's book captures a highly singular man. loom.ly/Zz5JcJQ #prisons #books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

John Howard (1726–1790) is best known as the namesake of the UK’s oldest penal reform charity, the Howard League. In this extensively researched book, Tessa West reveals his legacy and complex character. loom.ly/Zz5JcJQ #prisons #prisonreform #offenders #books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

'A fascinating insider’s account of a murder detective’s life in South London in the 1980s.' By ex-Murder Squad detective Alan Jackaman, 'Alibi: The Unsolved Price-Tetrault Murders' is OUT NOW! Find out more: loom.ly/yW600ng #bookstagram #books #truecrime #murder

Alibi book cover featuring a silver ring in the shape of an eye

Text overlaid on image of a hatchet on a hearth: "An unsolved brutal double murder in 1980s South London"

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Gift a book that entertains! Our General Interest best-sellers deliver pure comedy, fascinating science, and unique perspectives. Shop the guide below. 🎁🔗 loom.ly/jomlQiM #BookSky #SocialJustice #FootballSpoof #Neuroscience #TVComedy

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The ultimate gift for the reader in your life! 🎁 Books to inspire, educate and fuel conversation. Choose from advocacy, reform, youth justice, true crime, recipes from behind bars and much more besides. Shop our Best Sellers today! 🔗 loom.ly/jomlQiM #JusticeReform #GiftsForReaders #BookTok

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

'A powerful, forward-looking historical appraisal of the ground-breaking BSU... a testimony to what a redemptive approach to criminal justice can look like.'-- Alastair McIntosh, writer, Glasgow University, and GalGael Trust. 📖 Read more and order from: loom.ly/fmBwZQU #prison #books

The Barlinnie Special Unit book in a bookshop

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

In this story from @artukdotorg.bsky.social, Jane Whitaker & artist filmmaker William Beech – contributors to The Barlinnie Special Unit – consider the artwork of the Unit & its impact. 🎨 Read here: loom.ly/KopBVwA #prison #art #therapy #criminaljustice

Artwork in the studio at Barlinnie Special Unit, Barlinnie Prison

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

BBC News features extracts from Seen & Heard to show the impact of women’s imprisonment on children. 50%+ of women in prison are mothers. This book gives their children a voice (incl. their poems). 👉 Read more and watch the video here: loom.ly/efITt1w #prison #penology #books

A section of an artwork by a child of a mother in prison

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

A towering figure in British penal policy and criminology, Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms (Emeritus Wolfson Prof of Criminology, Uni. of Cambridge) provides his expert analysis on The Barlinnie Special Unit. His in-depth review is essential reading: loom.ly/LBSnuHI #books #prisons #reviews

Sir Anthony Bottoms, the cover of the book The Barlinnie Special Unit, overlaid on a photograph of an artwork featuring a fox in a studio

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Justin Rollins is back from a successful stint at the Gibraltar Literary Festival, having presented to school pupils, a sold-out talk at the Garrison Library, and at the prison! Read the story and find out more about his books at: loom.ly/64_Zges #GibraltarLiteraryFestival #prison #books

Justin Rollins speaking in the Garrison Library

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Author Satish Sekar has appeared on Murder: Fight For the Truth (ITV) in an episode titled 'Journalistic Instinct'. Find out more (including how to watch) at 📺 loom.ly/Kbs3vaE #Cardiff5 #murder #lynettewhite #policing #justice

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Pauline Campbell 'Sharing the Limelight …' with Annie Lennox, trustee of Justice4Windrush. Read the full story 👉 loom.ly/frNHTDo #justice #windrush #books #lawyers

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

'Not Exactly Candidates for the Flying Squad!' - Alan Jackaman has now completed his new manuscript, entitled ‘Alibi’. Read the full Article at our website: loom.ly/OhOQvRU #policing #murder #London #metpolice #truecrime #books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Insightful conclusions from book circle reading of No Truth No Justice. Read the full Article at our website: loom.ly/PkKtoZY #prisons #deathsincustody #justice #books

Artwork showing man cycling through countryside on a pleasant day

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

New chapter in the story of infamous Liverpool miscarriage of justice - read more at loom.ly/6CV5VNQ #capitalpunishment #criminaljustice #liverpool #prison #hanging

Burns, Devlin and Murderers or Martyrs book cover

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

In a popular talk in the Edinburgh University Futures Institute, The Barlinnie Special Unit editor, Kirstin Anderson, took part in a joint session with poet Lady Unchained. More photos and full report available on our website. loom.ly/80su9j4 #books #edbookfest #barlinnie #prison

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Justin Rollins will speak at the Gibraltar Literary Festival. He'll share how he turned his life around from being leader of a London graffiti gang to become an artist, speaker and role model for vulnerable youngsters... loom.ly/hAXBCh8 #crime #youthjustice #criminology #biography #books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The Wimbledon Killer is the first documentary to connect the stories covered by Alan Jackaman’s two books for Waterside Press. He also advised the makers: www.watersidepress.co.uk/the-wimble… #serialkiller #truecrime #books

The Wimbledon Killer and Alan Jackaman's books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

‘Unlocking the Arts' a discussion with Kirstin Anderson at Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Tickets available now - find out more: loom.ly/t2XrGPc #EdBookFest #Barlinnie #prisons #books @edbookfest.bsky.social

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Celebrating the launch of Essential Magistrates' Court Law (2nd edn.) at London’s Oxo Tower. Left-to-right: Robert Zara, Howard Riddle, Bryan Gibson and Briony Clarke. #books #magistrates #criminallaw #cicillaw www.instagram.com/p/DI0wjasAll...

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

It was an absolute joy to speak with Rachelle Cobain @justrachelle.bsky.social about the new book 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation' @watersidepress.bsky.social on Just Humans @thesccjr.bsky.social Thanks for listening!

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Alastair McIntosh @alastairmci.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Just 36 tickets left for free online 20th anniversary event of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) awareness in Scotland www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-... And this new book £25 on the Barlinne Special Unit is a reminder of what a blessing such insights are. @watersidepress.bsky.social

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