James Nye

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James Nye

@nye_james

Historian and irrepressible collector of wonderful things and people. Chair @thestoryoftime and sponsor of The Clockworks.

London Katılım Haziran 2013
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David Rooney
David Rooney@rooneyvision·
Still looking for gifts? No need to brave the shops. Stay in, buy a few of these ("a joy to read" said The Times), now crack on with the cheese amazon.co.uk/Big-Hop-Non-st…
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
I love bookstore staff picks. When it's THE BIG HOP it's even nicer. Unabridged Bookstore, Chicago: "A harrowing story of bravery, adventure, the pioneering spirit, and triumph over adversity. Great for Erik Larson fans, Owen recommends!" Thanks Owen 🙏 unabridgedbookstore.com/book/978132405…
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
The Sunday Times reckons you should take THE BIG HOP on holiday this summer. "a glorious romp through an overlooked part of aviation history, stuffed full of intriguing characters and white-knuckle courage" Who am I to argue? thetimes.com/culture/books/…
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James Nye@nye_james·
Another great review! Richly deserved. It’s an unputdownable read. Heartily recommended….. my youth was filled with reading about biplanes and making the appropriate models. This book took me back to so many of the reasons I was captivated by that world.
History Today@HistoryToday

Long overshadowed by Lindberg, The Big Hop: The First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic and Into the Future by David Rooney returns Alcock and Brown to aviation's top flight. ✍️ Midge Gillies reviews the recent #history book buff.ly/ih48Ay2

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The Observer New Review@ObsNewReview·
The race across the Atlantic David Rooney's account of the daring pilots who competed to make "the big hop" in 1919 is a true-life thriller. bit.ly/3Ie22ez
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
Well, this was a nice surprise. THE BIG HOP was "Book of the Week" in The Times this weekend! Sorry it's a bit crumpled. I was in the pub (and was also a bit crumpled). "This book was a joy to read." Available now! davidrooney.uk/the-big-hop
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
Another lovely review of THE BIG HOP, this time in @thetimes. Gerard DeGroot kindly describes the book as "wonderful." I hope you all enjoy it as well, if you fancy getting a copy. thetimes.com/culture/books/…
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
✈️ It has landed! Today is the UK publication day (with huge thanks to @chattobooks) of THE BIG HOP: THE FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND INTO THE FUTURE. Writing it allowed me to become close to seven remarkable people. I'd like to introduce them, if I may 🧵
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National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery@NPGLondon·
Have you heard of ‘The Big Hop’? Discover more about this extraordinary story with @rooneyvision on 13 June 2025, 19.00-20.00. Get your ticket now via the link: npg.org.uk/whatson/event-… 🎨 Sir John William Alcock, by Ambrose McEvoy, 1919 © National Portrait Gallery, London
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James Nye@nye_james·
@rooneyvision @wwnorton Great thread. Having read a review copy, I’m amazed by this story. On-the-edge-of-the-seat stuff in large part. Cannot fathom how such an enthralling story has remained just out of view for so long. I’ve known David’s writing skills for ages, but he’s pulled off a blinder again!
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
✈️Forgive me this short thread. Today is the North America publication day (with huge thanks to @wwnorton) of THE BIG HOP: THE FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND INTO THE FUTURE. It has occupied my every thought—and many dreams—for the last three years... 🧵
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James Nye@nye_james·
Great thread. Having read a review copy, I’m amazed by this story. On-the-edge-of-the-seat stuff in large part. Cannot fathom how such an enthralling story has remained just out of view for so long. I’ve known David’s writing skills for ages, but he’s pulled off a blinder again!
David Rooney@rooneyvision

✈️Forgive me this short thread. Today is the North America publication day (with huge thanks to @wwnorton) of THE BIG HOP: THE FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND INTO THE FUTURE. It has occupied my every thought—and many dreams—for the last three years... 🧵

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James Nye@nye_james·
@rooneyvision Looking forward to some of that grateful prose! Have the book on order, but we have to spend some more time up in the air waiting, I guess…..
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David Rooney@rooneyvision·
A starred review for THE BIG HOP from Publishers Weekly. It concludes, "Rendered in Rooney’s graceful prose, this makes for a breathtaking tale of bravery, perseverance, and fortune." Nice way to go into the long weekend! ☺️ publishersweekly.com/9781324050964
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Smiths Group plc@SmithsGroupplc·
Our latest #SmithsLeaders blog comes from special guest James Nye. The author of the history of Smiths Group book ‘A Long Time in Making’, James delves into our proud history and explains the impact we’ve had on the world around us. Dive in: smiths.com/news-and-insig…
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James Nye@nye_james·
@hogster @rooneyvision I’m sure a second hand copy must be available! Perhaps even one of the rare unsigned copies 😃😃
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David Rooney
David Rooney@rooneyvision·
Museum people! Application deadline for Curator of The Clockworks is this Sunday evening. Three days a week, £21k (=£35k FTE). Great job for the right person. A real chance to put your experience into practice and get things done. museum-services-jobs.le.ac.uk/job/curator-24/
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David Rooney
David Rooney@rooneyvision·
Museum people! Looking for a new challenge? Curator of The Clockworks, a timekeeping museum in south London. Three days per week. £21k (=£35k FTE). Great team. Really good job for the right person. Open afternoon 19 Jan. Closing date 28 Jan. museum-services-jobs.le.ac.uk/job/curator-24/
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