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Brian Groom

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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

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Parsons, Rob (8 June 2024). "The three big moments that have made Manchester what it is today". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Carter, Gary (28 April 2022). "Greenfield author delves into northern history". Saddleworth Independent. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  4. ^ Groom, Brian (14 April 2022). Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day. HarperCollins UK. ISBN 978-0-00-847121-7.
  5. ^ 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.