For someone who is notoriously bad at promoting themselves and their work, this is rather surreal. Ordinarily it is harder than getting blood from a stone asking me what I have been spending my time doing. Those days in the past, however, as I will keeping this blog regularly updated. From my latest book promotion to my thoughts on the latest glass of wine I have drunk to historical reflections and eveything in between, this will be the one stop shop for all things Tom Meredith. Never fear though, it won't just me be. I will have a wide range of people contributing to this page, from fellow authors to those working with charitable causes close to my heart. So, be sure not to miss a beat and regularly refresh!
16 Mar 2026
Given the current situation in the Middle East, this seems a rather timely post. Rather than focussing on the terrible conflict in the region, however, this blog post is focussed on the history of espionage. Some of this has direct ties to the war taking place right now.
When we think of espionage,...
28 Feb 2026
Wow, what a year it has been! As I sit down to write this post, I can hardly believe that it's already been a year since I became a published author. It feels like just yesterday when I was nervously flipping through the proof of my book, wondering if all the hours of hard work, late nights, and rev...
23 Feb 2026
London is littered with historical marvels, but few structures encapsulate human ingenuity in the face of climate change quite like the Thames Barrier. This remarkable feat of engineering, spanning over 520 metres across the River Thames, serves a dual purpose: protecting London from the threat of f...
18 Feb 2026
The Intriguing Intersection of Espionage and Climate Change
When we think of espionage, thrilling spy novels and dramatic film plots come to mind. However, the world of spying goes beyond clandestine missions and high-stakes international intrigues. It encompasses a layered history that has evolved ...
19 Jan 2026
In the shadowy world of intelligence and covert operations, the history of MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service, in Tehran stands out as a significant yet often overlooked chapter. Spanning from the early 20th century to the present day, MI6's involvement in Iran has encompassed a complex in...
