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On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I talk to Sheffield historian, author and journalist Neil Anderson.
Neil has written over 30 books, which spans numerous cultural and historical books focusing heavily on Sheffield's nightlife, music scene, and wartime history.
Notable Books written by Neil include the "Dirty Stop Out's Guide" Series: Includes cultural guides spanning the original 1990s edition alongside decade-specific volumes for the 1950s, 1960s (King Mojo Edition), 1970s, and 1980s, as well as a dedicated volume on Working Men's Clubs.
Works highlighting Sheffield's musical and social heritage including Take It to The Limit (the West Street rock 'n' roll venue story), Signing on for the Devil: Sheffield - Metal Capital of the 80s, No Siesta 'til Club Fiesta, The Story of Atkinsons of Sheffield, and Sheffield City Hall - 1932-2012.
Neil has written books on the Sheffield Blitz & Wartime History: Publications covering the wartime era feature Sheffield's Date with Hitler: The Story of the Blitz, Defiant! Sheffield Blitz 75th - The Definitive Visual Guide, Defiant Voices - The Blitz Kids of Sheffield, and Sheffield Blitz - The Definitive Collection.
Neil Anderson’s latest book is Sheffield's Date with Hitler: 85th Anniversary Collector's Edition, released in August 2026.
The book is the culmination of 15 years of intensive local research into the Sheffield Blitz. Published as a strictly limited run of 250 hand-numbered and signed copies, this special anniversary edition was released via his publishing outlet, Dirty Stop Outs. The expanded archive edition includes German Military Intelligence Maps: Rare historical planning documents used during the attacks. Digital Video Archive: Over 4 hours of ultra-rare, digitised historical Blitz footage. Personal Memoirs: Newly uncovered primary accounts, including memories from the author's own grandmother.
Neils books can be bought at https://dirtystopouts.com/
Neil recommends that we all should read a book by historian Dominic Sandbrook
Neil recommends that we should check out the independent publishing house online called “Days like Tomorrow Books”. which can be found on facebook.
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