I was anxious about writing this article. Whilst I feel that Doctor Barry’s story is one that has been neglected by history the issues it raises particularly around the possibility of Dr Barry being a transgender male are incredibly polarising which is something I have never particularly understood. Looking at social media almost any post… Continue reading BI: James Barry
Category: Biographica Incognita
BI: Hereward the Wake
I have just updated and republished my Biographica Incognita article on Hereward the Wake. I almost certainly haven’t done this incredible figure from history justice. In my retelling of his tale but my aim is to make people curious and to inspire further reading around some of histories more fascinating forgotten characters. Having read a… Continue reading BI: Hereward the Wake