About Me

York Membery

York Membery is a London-based journalist and author. He’s a regular contributor to the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, Sunday Times and History Extra among other publications.

Journalism

I broke into journalism after putting together a fanzine, Wired, in the late 1980s and went on to join the Daily Mirror pop page in the early 1990s. I’ve since worked as a show business reporter or feature writer on the Mirror, Express and Sunday Times, and contributed to the Evening Standard, FT and Independent. I’ve also written numerous travel features.

I’m an ideas man. I’ve been dreaming up story ideas, and looking for hooks and angles, all my working life. I’ve built up a huge number of trusting relationships with editors, PRs, celebrities and authors among others. And I polish my copy until it (hopefully) gleams like chrome.

Public Speaking & Author Interviews

I’ve given talks about popular history to the Institute of the Americas, Kettner Luncheon Club and cruise ship audiences. I’ve also conducted numerous on-stage author interviews at events like the Arts Richmond Literary Festival, We Have Ways Fest and Jewish Book Week.

Lastly

In 2021 I graduated with a History PhD from Maastricht University in the Netherlands after five years as a part-time external postgraduate student.