Bronwen Riley writes superbly

The IndependentReview of Transylvania

An erudite and fascinating read

Jan Morris New York TimesReview of Journey to Britannia/The Edge of the Empire

An artful combination of history, archaeology, and the imagination

Mary Beard, New York Review of BooksReview of Journey to Britannia/Edge of the Empire

Head off on an epic journey across the Roman Empire in this entertaining read.
Bronwen Riley is a warm and insightful guide to the sights, sounds, artefacts and people you encounter along the way

History RevealedReview of Journey to Britannia

This wonderful book is a testament to this haunting land... in her elegant prose she explores this land recently unshackled from the chains of Communism, and finds a place steeped in gypsy magic... This is a very special book

Clover Stroud, The Sunday TelegraphReview of 'Transylvania'

Bronwen Riley

Writer, historian, deviser of historical and literary journeys, workshops and events

My special interests are the Classical world, Romania and the North of England. I also write books and articles about historic buildings and the people who lived in them and about journeys into the past.

As well as writing, lecturing and book reviewing, I also love devising cultural journeys, and run creative workshops on Classical themes for all ages. You can read more about my ongoing Voices on the Wall project, most recently working with the Romanian diaspora in the North West here.

To read my recent article on an incredible reconstruction of a Roman villa in Somerset and my review of a fascinating book about historic travellers to Rome, click the links in blue!

Books & Journalism
Talks & Workshops for Schools and Groups
Romanians and Dacians on the Wall