alannahtomkins.bsky.social @alannahtomkins.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Free event! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-un...eventbrite.co.ukWriting under Stress: The Meaning and Materiality of Pauper LettersA free one-day workshop at Stricklandgate House, Kendal, for anyone with an interest in the history of poverty, literacy and welfare. 000
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialDanielle Terrazas Williams @drdanielletw.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Job Opportunity! Lecturer in Early Modern British and European History Newcastle University - School of History, Classics and Archaeology www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW166/l...jobs.ac.ukLecturer in Early Modern British and European History at Newcastle UniversityLooking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer in Early Modern British and European History on jobs.ac.uk! 01722
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Great programme for #Histnursing 1st June In Kingston , London - poster presentations from the @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @rcnhistory.bsky.social and Florence Nightingale Museum - hope to see you there. 183
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 18/05/2026#histnursing 013
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialDovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026 18365041386
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialMichael Brown @medhistoryman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026📢JOB ALERT 📢 We are looking to appoint a F/T open-ended Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700) @lancasteruni.bsky.social. This is an amazing opportunity that we are very proud to announce, so please spread the word far and wide! www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...hr-jobs.lancs.ac.ukJob Opportunity at Lancaster University: Lecturer in Medieval/Early Modern HistoryThe School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700). This is a 1.0 FTE indefinite appointment to start on 1 August... 1126154
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Alongside biographical articles #NursesInRed #Wikipedia are writting up key milestones 💙 e.g. The #Nurses Salaries Committee 1941-1943 first official body to fix salary scales & conditions for nursing in #England #HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurses_...en.wikipedia.orgNurses Salaries Committee - Wikipedia 053
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialBarts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 12/03/2026If you're interested in the history of Barts and want to find more stories, why not check out the St Bartholomew's Hospital Journal. Dates 1893 to 1974 have been digitised and can be explored here - www.qmul.ac.uk/fmd/about/ou... 2135
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Registration now open UKAHN Colloquium 1st June 2026 at Kingston University London - hope to meet you there store.kingston.ac.uk/conferences-... 001
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialBarts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 11/03/2026This #WomensHistoryMonth, check out the new exhibition at the Florence Nightingale Museum, 'In Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine', and find out about this St Bartholomew's Hospital nurse and her life's work in the fight for women's rights www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/exhibition-i...florence-nightingale.co.ukExhibition ‘In Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine’In Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine Friday 6th March - Sunday 4th October The fourth exhibition of our In Focus - In Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine is now open. This exhibition gives an in depth look at t... 01815
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Call for papers for the always excellent annual colloquium @ukahn.bsky.social - this year 1st June 2026 in London . #histnursing 052
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRoyal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Together with the RCN History of Nursing Forum and HIVstory, we're remembering the experiences of nursing workers during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Discover their stories and learn more about the project at our event on 27 November. 🔗 bit.ly/4nBiXXI 📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985. 0106
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Save the date for our 2026 Research Colloquium. June 1st. 063
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialArchives West Midlands @archiveswm.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Archives West Midlands held its AGM today at the fabulous Staffordshire History Centre, with a special guest and speakers from our member services. Thank you to hosts Jo Terry, Helen Johnson & Richard Lewis and to attending #ArchivesWM trustees, member services and ambassadors (1/2) 111
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRoyal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The RCN Library and Museum is looking for objects, photographs and personal stories to feature in our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing. Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q (Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive) 02018
alannahtomkins.bsky.social @alannahtomkins.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Whole-hearted thank-you to Nicola Ring for her lovely review of my book. www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...rcn.org.ukNursing the English from plague to Peterloo | Blogs | Royal College of NursingNursing the English from plague to Peterloo 020
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialEmily Cockayne @rummage.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Preorder your copy now! 052
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialDr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 22/05/2025I’m trying to do daily NZ newspaper clips from 1915 where nurses are mentioned, while most will have. nZ focus this one’s shows the tragic impact of typhoid #HistNursing 2447
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Our 2025 Research Colloquium programme has been decided. Details can found on our website. ukahn.org/2025-colloqu...ukahn.org2025 Colloquium Programme – UK Association for the History of Nursing 1105
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Good to see such an interesting 2025 colloquium programme @ukahn.bsky.social which includes RCN HONF members presenting #Histnursing 023
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialDr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Thank you to @alannahtomkins.bsky.social & @ww1nursehistorian.bsky.social from @ukahn.bsky.social on the review of my book of WW1 nurse. Please see pinned post for details to purchase in UK ukahn.org/2025/01/16/a...ukahn.orgReview of A Broken Nurse of the Great War. The annotated diary of Sister Mabel Crook NZANS – UK Association for the History of Nursing 032
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialAAHNHistNursing.bsky.social @aahnhistnursing.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Register today for our May virtual speaker series! Join us for "Nursing the Metropolis: The Female Ward Staff of St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, 1660-1820," by @alannahtomkins.bsky.social Register and read the abstract here: aahn.memberclicks.net/virtual-spea... #histnursing 034
alannahtomkins.bsky.social @alannahtomkins.bsky.social · 03/04/2025PhD opportunity at Keele! www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgr...keele.ac.ukEighteenth-Century Knowledge Work in the Harleian Collection 010
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialEliska Bujokova @eliskabujokova.bsky.social · 11/03/2025📣Thrilled to be joining Bluesky conversations with my most recent publication on Scottish midwifery! Many thanks to @sshmedicine.bsky.social and @sgsah.bsky.social!! doi.org/10.1093/shm/...doi.org‘None Regardless of Reputation Will Be Received’: Midwifery and Commercial Bodywork in Urban Scotland c. 1780–c. 18401Summary. This article presents two case studies of Scottish midwives, Mrs Laidlaw from Edinburgh and Mrs Alexander from Aberdeen who used newspaper adverti 11610
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 11/03/2025#HistNursing #NewZealand 011
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialRoyal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 11/03/2025"We've been left behind" 5 years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. It feels like a lifetime ago, and yet also just yesterday. Nursing staff spoke with us about their reflections on the pandemic, and its profound and lasting impact: buff.ly/HqCHWZdyoutube.comCOVID-19: Nursing staff 'will never forget' pandemic 5 years onYouTube video by RCN 01413
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 08/03/2025#HistNursing 072
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialAAHNHistNursing.bsky.social @aahnhistnursing.bsky.social · 28/02/2025The AAHN Virtual Speaker Series begin March 7, 2025, from 12-1 PM Eastern. Register here: aahn.memberclicks.net/virtual-spea... @erinspinney.bsky.social presents "Punishment, Forgiveness, Drunkenness, and Praise: Nurses in Council Minutes of Halsar Naval Hospital, 1755-1775” #histnursing 075
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Today's #HistNursing #Badge is for all the in-flight nurses! BEA/BOAC were the predecessors of British Airways. This badge dates c.1946-74, shows the need for nurses/medics everywhere even the air! Browse to see more of the #RCNArchives badge collection 👀 rcn.access.preservica.com/archive 081
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 19/02/2025#HistNursing 011
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 22/01/2025UKAHN member and the Bulletin editor @alannahtomkins.bsky.social has a new book out. Be sure to check it out and add it your library! 092
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialManchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 21/01/2025It's publication day for 'Nursing the English', a book by @alannahtomkins.bsky.social on pre-reform nursing and the struggles early nurses endured. A new addition to our #NursingHistory series, this book is essential for anyone interested in or researching the subject area 🚑 @ukahn.bsky.social 132
alannahtomkins.bsky.social @alannahtomkins.bsky.social · 21/01/2025My book is out! For a new perspective on the pre-reform nurse, and with thanks to all colleagues and MUP, see 032
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialMichael Brown @medhistoryman.bsky.social · 17/01/2025📢AHRC PHD funding alert📢 Applications are now open for an AHRC CDA scholarship at Lancaster University for a project on emotional objects in the British regimental museum. See below for details & how to apply. DM me if you have any questions. Spread the word! www.lancaster.ac.uk/arts-and-soc...lancaster.ac.ukEmotions, Objects, and “Affective Curatorship” in the British Regimental Museum - Lancaster University 033
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Call for Papers for our 26th annual research colloquium to be held at Keele University the 25th of June. #histnursing ukahn.org/colloquium-2...ukahn.orgColloquium 2025 – UK Association for the History of Nursing 0812
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialJanet Hargreaves @janeth56.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Excellent paper by Stuart Wildman in the 2024 ukahn Bulletin. Good to see less well known civilian nursing in wartime meticulously researched:a must for anyone interested in nursing in this period across district, mental health and general nursing #histnursing bulletin.ukahn.org/the-impact-o...bulletin.ukahn.orgThe impact of the First World War on the Civilian Nursing Services in England – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744 132
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024UKAHN's annual publication, the Bulletin, is now available. Thank you to @alannahtomkins.bsky.social, our editor, and to @ww1nursehistorian.bsky.social, our web editor, for creating another wonderful journal featuring the history of nursing. #histnursing bulletin.ukahn.org/vol-12-1-2024/bulletin.ukahn.orgVol 12 (1) 2024 – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744 292
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialDr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 21/12/2024For all nursing history lovers the latest issue of the Bulletin is out & open access bulletin.ukahn.org scroll down to get latest issue. Proud to have my work in their @ukahn.bsky.social @alannahtomkins.bsky.social @dohertyta.bsky.social #histnursing #HistNursing #nursinghistory Merry Christmas🇳🇿🎄🎁bulletin.ukahn.orgThe UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744 – UK Association for the History of Nursing 182
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialTeresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 02/12/2024#HistNursing #HistMed 011
Reposted by @alannahtomkins.bsky.socialUK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 25/11/2024The UK Association for the History of Nursing is now on Bluesky! Help us to connect with #histnursing @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @aahnhistnursing.bsky.social @eahnursing.bsky.social 21410
