Exploring Lesser-Known Attractions and Figures

Henry Oliver discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.

Henry Oliver is a writer, speaker, and brand consultant. He writes regularly for outlets like the New Statesman, The Critic, and UnHerd. He writes the popular Substack The Common Reader, which was recently mentioned in the Atlantic. His book Second Act is about late bloomers. In 2022, he was given an Emergent Ventures grant.

1. Izaac Walton https://newcriterion.com/article/the-right-angle/

2. Wren churches https://sixinthecity.co.uk/news/2023/03/51-wren-churches/

3. Lyrics of Noel Coward songs https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v45/n13/rosemary-hill/mushroom-cameo

4. Lichfield https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/The-City-of-Lichfield/

5. Byron Janis Bach recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdL3-xwoFik

6. Elizabeth Jenkins https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/sep/07/elizabeth-jenkins-obituary

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