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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fancy a #musichall conference? Of course you do! Call for Papers out now: April 2027!

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fancy a #musichall conference? Of course you do! Call for Papers out now: April 2027!

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Here's a treat from Dundee Libraries to mark @musichallsociety.bsky.social #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2026 Theme this year is #Seaside, so here's Olga and the Diving Norins, at Dundee's King's Theatre in March 1913. Personally I’m going to see Mascot - the "Best Educated Horse in the World"!

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Throwback to September 2025, in the latest @musichallsociety.bsky.social ‘Call Boy’, with a little piece about the excellent #MusicHall themed ‘Wax Fruit’ book launch at BAaD Glasgow Follow @waxfruittvseries on Instagram for more updates! @jamiemacdougall.bsky.social

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Interested in online study? Join us for a fascinating series of short courses covering subjects such as the History of Scottish Design with @vadundee.bsky.social, Women and Modern Art, and AI in the GLAM sector! Starting 12 January 2026. Book now! 👉 www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

It's quiz time! This time we're getting a little spooky 👻🎃 Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/a… 🧑‍🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate

A muscular, mythical figure holds a mirror, standing between dark curtains with stars in the background.

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace @lambetharchives.bsky.social

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this. You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated.

Joe McLaren's fabulous cover for Everything Will Swallow You

A close up of the small tear on this first edition of Everything Will Swallow You

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Build council homes. Treat people with dignity. The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich. And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.

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Anthony Binns @anthonybinns.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management 👉bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social

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Dr Eilidh Innes @eilidhdaisy.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Great event at the Lambeth Archives with the British Music Hall Society. Always excited to see anything on The Grecian Saloon in Shoreditch. #BritishMusicHallSociety #LambethArchives

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT ‘Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social #MusicHall #Variety #archive

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

A new exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum showcases stories of black entertainers from Morecambe’s golden era, featuring items from the BMHS Archive. Researched by Kirsty Roberts, she will be ‘In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too! Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring! www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal... www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys... #Ballachulish #Glencoe

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

How’s this for a theatre poster? 1849, Theatre Royal, #Dundee. A bit of a curiosity as it looks like a budding poster designer has sketched out ideas on the back. Always welcome for some thoughts on #Alexander and #Woodward! #History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch

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Anthony Binns @anthonybinns.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Anyone interested in theatre & music hall history might enjoy my new blog on the Cowell-Compton-Pelissier dynasty. Pt.One focuses on comedy & circus pioneer Joe Cowell 👉 bit.ly/3Z18zPz @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025! Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!) Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening! #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Wonderful #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 walk - which ended with a very special treat - a look around what was Springthorpe’s Music Hall. Much thanks to Drawing Projects Scotland for the warm welcome! For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink @musichallsociety.bsky.social

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025! Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’. Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025! It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉 Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink @musichallsociety.bsky.social

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Tickets still available for this special screening of Laurel and Hardy's 1927 short 'Duck Soup'! Kindly supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social as part of #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 #MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink More info and to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

If you are in Dundee - come mark #MusicHallAndVarietyDay on Friday 16 May 2025 with a special 'Laurel and Hardy' screening and Dundee music hall walking tour! To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Delighted to have been nominated 'Outstanding Teacher (Arts & Divinity)' at this year's Students' Association Teaching Awards. Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel More info: www.yourunion.net/representati... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A perfect warm up for #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025 on Fri 16th May with food & drink theme…port wine sangarees all round for us, please

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Britannia Panopticon @britpanopticon.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Judith Bowers - founder and director of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall campaign will lead you on an edifying, amusing and sensational tour of the entertainment and #theatre #history of #Glasgow. Ticket are £12 Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon #scotland

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Hello! I'm giving away 20 (20!) signed paperbacks of this book to the first people to reply to this post. Stephen Fry called it "enchanting" and "hilarious" but some people hate it & that's all cool & what happens with books. Limiting this to UK (but happy to send outside if you can cover postage)..

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

In January 2025, Dr Emily Hanson & Dr Billy Rough delivered a paper on 'Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections' at the St Andrews Medical Humanities Inaugural Symposium. Read more about the symposium here: thepolyphony.org/2025/04/16/s... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

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St Andrews Medical Humanities Network Inaugural Symposium: Conference Review

Islay Shelbourne reports from the inaugural symposium of the newly established Medical Humanities Network at the University of St Andrews.

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Can’t escape the lad. Spoiler alert: #Sickert wasn’t #JackTheRipper

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Loughborough Road Histories @roadsw9.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

For #MusicHallMonday a bit of trick cycling. Lotto, Lilo and Otto troupe. Illustrated London News July 1904. The cycling performers toured the UK, Europe and US for 30 years. Alfred, Walter and Ernest lived with their family on Loughborough Road as teenagers www.layersoflondon.org/map/records/...

6 photos of 3 men doing tricks on bicycles includes 2 men pedaling the when the bikes are upside down balanced on their seats, a man standing balanced on the handle bars of a bike, the bike balanced on its back wheel and a man standing balanced with his feet on the seats of 2 bikes.

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Back to the studio for a little filming for our exciting @vadundee.bsky.social online short course @arthistorysta.bsky.social In the meantime, explore other online short courses offered by the University at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 03/04/2025

Today, we'll be joining the @societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. Join us if you can! More info: societyofauthors.org/2025/04/03/u...

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Excellent visit to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art today, thanks to Maria and Malcolm for the inspiring tour! #Filming #Ideas #Collaboration #WorkingTogether #Projects #DJCAD

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Earlier this week, lecturers from the School of Art History and curators from @vadundee.bsky.social were filmed by @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Digital Media team for an exciting new project: 'The Story of Scottish Design in Six Objects'! For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Thinking about studying Art History or History of Photography at St Andrews? Postgraduate Visiting Day - April 5th! Scan QR code to secure your place now!

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Always a lovely surprise from @alcs.co.uk! Thanks for what you do! If you write, then sign up! 💷💷💷

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