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Anna Walsh

@annaannawalsh.bsky.social
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Contemporary historian. Interested in migration, cities and towns, visual and material cultures, 20th century buildings, photography, leisure centres, pubs, creative methodologies, Irish and British history and oral history. Liverpool.

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Theo Priestley @theopriestley.net · 29/09/2026
Every AI CEO sounds like this.
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sargent.major 🔴🏆⚫️ @sargentmajor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
114’s press corps is dril posting through it, excellent
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We had Fairground which I still remember to this day - Think big big big at the beginning. Put a question mark in and you’re winning.(?) Fair’s fair on the fairground!
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is horrible. Dystopian
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Three people, including a child, drowned in the Channel today. Our politics is so broken that the debate is never about how we stop these deaths and always about how we can come up with harsher policies that make more deaths inevitable.
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Not sure you can stand by huge cuts to faculty and then also complain that specialised faculty’s absence directly impacts student experience - isn’t that the point?
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The amount of courage and integrity this man has…. may he be always blessed with a social conscience.
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Delighted my article in this is out and thanks so much to @sophcocooper.bsky.social and @fearfuljoycuit.bsky.social for all the hard work editing it.
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Mark O’Neill 🐻 @radiobeartime.com · 26/09/2026
Whatever the Ireland team decide to do we should support them. They have been abandoned by a cowardly government and a useless FAI.
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Chris Millard @chrismillard83.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
because that model of historical study “reading the documents and writing down what they say” is precisely what the AI boosters think history is, and that AI can do it. But making clear the historian’s choices, position, aims and objectives in writing the history forms a stark contrast with AI
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here it is.
diet. Would it not be better if they spent more money on wholesome things like oranges and wholemeal bread or if they even, like the writer of the letter to the New Statesman, saved on fuel and ate their carrots raw?
Yes, it would, but the point is that no ordinary human being is ever going to do such a thing. The ordinary human being would sooner starve than live on brown bread and raw carrots. And the peculiar evil is this, that the less money you have, the less inclined you feel to spend it on wholesome food. A millionaire may enjoy breakfasting off orange juice and Ryvita biscuits; an unemployed man doesn't. Here the tendency of which I spoke at the end of the last chapter comes into play.
When you are unemployed, which is to say when you are underfed, harassed, bored and miserable, you don't want to cat dull wholesome food. You want something a little bit "tasty". There is always some cheaply pleasant thing to tempt you. Let's have three pennorth
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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great to hear the PM say “We are going to be much prouder in standing up for our values and the rule of law” re foreign information warfare. I wonder if he or the Home Secretary might consider doing the same when it comes to masked vigilantes shutting down infrastructure and harassing the RNLI
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Hadas Weiss @hadas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
the museum sounds great i hope they also build one for women
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
First time I’ve heard Blue Jeans by Blur on the radio ever I think - thank you #trousersday #bbcradmac - such a banger
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I agree with Neil. This is a fascinating and hopeful read.
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Neil Atkinson @knoxharrington.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Craig has written this. I am of course biased but I think it is excellent and it is emphatically worth reading. craiglfc7.substack.com/p/ceadach-on...
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Ceadach O’Neill & The Complexity Of Identity In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s next generation are challenging assumptions with their choices, instead of following patterns of the past.
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Alice Bennett @aliceponderland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Could the MPs maybe examine the decimation of UK HE; the state of the water companies; and the masked thugs attacking lifeboats volunteers before addressing poor scores in Eurovision?
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I’m saddened to hear of Bonnie Greer’s death, she was a passionate advocate of the arts, culture, education, and decency in society, and she will be missed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bonnie Greer: British-American author and critic dies at 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
John McGahern taking no prisoners. From John McGahern: A Writing Life by Frank Shovlin
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Mr Darcy emerges from the lake
Dominik Szoboslai is on the TV screen - he is being rained on.
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Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Look I get you might want to use, test, play with the LLMs. But heavens, if you are a writer or translator-adjacent, and post about your use of them, then you cannot get all huffy that others will judge, ask questions about your use of them.
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Only just realised they cancelled Football Focus and am belatedly gutted
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Unusual remark for an orange man
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Julia Laite @julialaite.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
This is not a 'masculinity crisis', it's a misogyny crisis. This is not a problem with 'masculinity'-- millions of men model positive masculinity every day. This is a problem of male violence. Stop calling it 'masculinity'. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says
Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Basque managers’ uniform shop doing a roaring trade in navy polo shirts
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The first rule of privilege is that you get to be unaware of your privilege! It’s so nice and comfy to believe you’re just really good at stuff and earned it all by your diligent labour and inherent virtue
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Tariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Manchester City, still awaiting a verdict on charges they broke Premier League rules for a decade, have equalled the British transfer record by signing Enzo Fernandez for 125m pounds. They've now spent more than 300m pounds on three new midfielders this window. Man City deny wrongdoing.
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This Mayo content is still making me so happy www.instagram.com/reel/DcrN1Ec...
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 30/08/2026
Saw Doctors bring out Mayo team at Electric Picnic for performance 75 years in the making
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Saw Doctors bring out Mayo team at Electric Picnic for performance 75 years in the making
Main arena is a sea of green and red as soaked but high-spirited fans gather in their thousands to see the All-Ireland champions
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Introduce yourself with ten acts you’ve seen live: Daft Punk Hole Spiritualized Beastie Boys Grandmaster Flash Bright Eyes Rilo Kiley Public Enemy Ray Davies Leonard Cohen
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
1. AFM, the labor union representing professional musicians in North America, is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who was a member of its Nashville Local 257 for 58 years. AFM says that for decades, Dolly consistently filed union contracts for her recording sessions, live gigs and tours.
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Hugely pointless but I think that Alisson throw was the first time I’ve ever seen a keeper take a throw in?
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Jason Hazeley @jasonhazeley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Heard ‘Sing’ today and was reminded how (a) brilliant and (b) Brian Eno and (c) unlike anything else they’ve done it is.
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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
So many juvenile ideas about what rebellion & revolution are. Dolly put money & time into things that helped people she might never meet. She gave of herself musically AND made her fame a vehicle for generosity. Sincere, unswerving, true charity. Only revolutionary because too few w/ power try it.
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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, a proper legend and an incredible humanitarian. She donated over 100,000,000 books to children. An incredible legacy. The world is a little duller this evening. Rest in Peace.
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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 25/08/2026
My kids and their friends know Dolly Parton because she’s the person who sends books out to everyone in the post and that’s just really nice isn’t it.
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🌈Tyranny🫧Sparkles🏳️‍🌈 @tyranny.sparklenoise.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton with Keith Haring in 1985, incredible woman and supporter of LGBTQ people for decades going back to a time when few others dared.
Black and white photo of Dolly Parton with gay artist Keith Haring.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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abby (sports) @stabbyabby.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We’re all gonna have to work so much harder at making the world a better place to make up for the loss of Dolly. She did 100 people’s worth of good deeds
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Marie Gardiner @mariegardiner.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Oh no, goodbye to a real one. Used her fame and money to better the lives of others.
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Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes
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Jane Coaston @janecoaston.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
For one thing, she is responsible for millions of kids having access to books. imaginationlibrary.com
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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Polly Schattel @pollyschattel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Writing a book is just like reading a book except the book hates you
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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 18/08/2026
really does feel, as an ideology, like to them there is A Norm, and you can either obey The Norm and be exactly like everyone else, or you can be A Freak and not be meaningfully welcome in society, and everyone should be trying their hardest to fit The Norm a sad view of the world!
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But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 12/08/2026
The sun was lucky this time but the moon only has to get lucky once
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Just spent an hour searching for phone and found it in my wardrobe
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Evan @evansmithhist.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Jazzing up Richard III for millennials
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Anna Walsh @annaannawalsh.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Happy International Cat Day from Sinéad
A grey cat peers over the leg of a human. She is very cute. A grey cat, curled up on a foot rest, holds the remote control A grey cat with huge eyes looks up from a suitcase A grey cat is curled up, asleep
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Paul @rudemrlang.com · 05/08/2026
In a world where so many people are absolutely awful, live your life so you earn an obituary like this one.
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