Book Group – Killing Thatcher

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9 July, where we will be discussing Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll.

In this fascinating and compelling book, veteran journalist Rory Carroll retraces the road to the infamous Brighton bombing in 1984 – an incident that shaped the political landscape in the UK for decades to come. He begins with the infamous execution of Lord Mountbatten in 1979 – for which the IRA took full responsibility – before tracing the rise of Margaret Thatcher, her response to the ‘Troubles’ in Ireland and the chain of events that culminated in the hunger strikes of 1981 and the death of 10 republican prisoners, including Bobby Sands. From that moment on Thatcher became an enemy of the IRA – and the organisation swore revenge.

The meetings start at 6pm, and members and their guests can either join in person or online via Zoom.

For those joining in person, a table will be booked for the dining room. If you wish to stay for dinner then please let Matthew Pugh know by emailing here.

If you would like to attend please let the office know by email here to let us know if you will be attending in person or require the Zoom details.