Reposted by Elaine MitchellFriends of the Centre for English Local History @fcelh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026englishlocalhistory.orgVictoria County History, Spalding: Call for VolunteersDo you have a passion for history? Join us to be part of preserving history for future generations and be published. For further information, e-mail Dr Gabby Storey – gabrielle.f.storey@outlo… 003
Reposted by Elaine MitchellAnna Cusack @annacusack.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thrilled to see this out and open access! I was lucky enough to help Mark with some of the research for this piece. It's a fantastic read. What’s in a Name? The Inoculation of Smallpox in Early Eighteenth-Century Britain academic.oup.com/shm/article/...academic.oup.comWhat’s in a Name? The Inoculation of Smallpox in Early Eighteenth-Century BritainAbstract. The translation of smallpox inoculation from the Ottoman Empire to Britain is typically said to have depended upon social and medical luminaries— 0128
Reposted by Elaine MitchellNicola Parsons @nicolaparsons.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🚨Final call! Closing Oct 9🚨ANZSECS is calling for applications from postgrad research students and ECRs for non-residential Gale Digital Humanities fellowships. Fellowship projects must draw on Eighteenth-Century Collections Online (ECCO) and employ digital humanities methods. 1/2 101
Reposted by Elaine MitchellJuliet Coates @julietccoates.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We are crowdfunding for a bench in a peaceful spot at Winterbourne Botanic Garden in Birmingham in memory of Philippa Borrill. Please share widely. Please email me or @drelunadiez.bsky.social for more details. 💚🌾🌿🌳 If you would like to contribute, the link is below ⬇️. 22325
Reposted by Elaine MitchellAlice Marples @alicemarples.bsky.social · 08/09/2026@britishlibrary.bsky.social were grateful to receive a large allocation of studentships as part of the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Award scheme. We have 4 exciting new studentships starting in Oct 2027 - 3 are now open for prospective HEI supervisor proposals! www.bl.uk/services/res...bl.ukCollaborative Doctoral Landscape AwardsFully-funded and jointly supervised studentships across four developing research areas. 22225
Reposted by Elaine MitchellLinda Andersson Burnett @lindaaburnett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Instructing Colonial Natural History Seminar Series is back and we have a stellar line up: @sadiahqureshi.bsky.social, 6 Oct; @cberiksen.bsky.social, 28 Oct; Jim Endersby, 25 Nov; and Ma. Mercedes G. Planta, 9 Dec. All seminars are on Zoom, 15-16 CET 14225
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Thank you @alcs.co.uk for today's timely payment. Already gone towards @drgavin.bsky.social fabulous new book on William Morris & His Gardens from @yalebooks.bsky.social. yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...yalebooks.co.ukWilliam Morris and His Gardens - Yale University Press LondonExploring the gardens of William Morris—Red House, Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott House, and his factory garden at Merton Abbey—and the central role they pla... 132
Reposted by Elaine MitchellYale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/willi...cheltenhamfestivals.orgWilliam Morris and His Gardens | Cheltenham FestivalsWilliam Morris’s designs are woven into our national consciousness. Step into the gardens that fed his imagination with cultural botanist Gavin Francis Sto 071
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Been loving Where the Light Sings today on BBCRadio3. 👏 020
Reposted by Elaine MitchellSally Osborn @salosborn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Just because you never know who might be interested - we’re selling our house in France, details here: share.google/1a5DEWzpV8Gx...share.googleHouse for sale in Thiviers - Dordogne - Exceptional Character Home, Huge Terrace with Panoramic Views, 8 Bedrooms – Perfect for French Country Living. France REF: A47394LNH24Beautifully renovated and full of character, this impressive stone home occupies a commanding elevated position with exceptional far-reaching views across fa... 341
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Along with Wellcome and BL great to have @ihrlibrary.bsky.social in striking distance of Euston when I wanted to make a full day of it. 010
Reposted by Elaine MitchellMichelle Gwynn @michgreig.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Interested in any and all modern histories (post 45 so v modern) of the River Clyde, dockers, shipbuilding, associated factories, regeneration, gentrification, political econ, community activism, alternate business generation, environmental, statistical, qualitative #skyhistorians #glasgow #Clyde 013
Reposted by Elaine MitchellRoyal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 18/09/2026'Why Does Academic History Matter?' bit.ly/4yB8MYQ With contributions from historians Martha Vandrei, Susan-Mary Grant, Joy Porter and @davidandress.bsky.social Free to read for 7 days @historytoday.com #Skystoriansbit.lyWhy Does Academic History Matter?The study of history at UK universities appears to be under existential threat. Should anyone care? 17361
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Well, following today’s supervision I appear to have something that’s very close to a final draft of my thesis. Next meeting will tell. Bit of a revelation to put all the chapters together in a ring binder.📙 070
Reposted by Elaine MitchellDr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This looks like an intriguing part time job for an independent (or underemployed) historian 🗃️: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSX171/c...jobs.ac.ukContributing Editor at Victoria County History HampshireRecruiting now: Contributing Editor on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board 01413
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I’m entranced that my University thinks I even have a vague inkling of what they’re talking about as the stream of autumn emails about new versions of this, that or the other admin tasks becomes a deluge. 🤷♀️ 000
Reposted by Elaine MitchellDolly Jørgensen @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026JOB: Senior Lecturer in environmental ethics and environmental philosophy, University of Lausanne (Switzerland). Fluency in French after 2 years expected. #envhum #philosophycareer5.successfactors.euCareer Opportunities: Professoral staff (22966) 01520
Reposted by Elaine MitchellMiguel Clavero @chikichanka.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Having non-natives species as conservation priorities is a form of the shifting baselines syndrome My @conbiology.bsky.social text on this issue has just reached 100 GS citations I built on the cases of the Italian crayfish and European mink, present in Spain since 1588 and the 1940s, respectively 22810
Reposted by Elaine MitchellThomas Etty Esq @thomasetty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🌱Discounts for Allotment & Gardening Societies Following the launch of our heritage seed catalogue can we remind all Allotment & Garden societies that we offer discounts for combined orders. Our catalogue is here checkout.mailerlite.com/checkout/35112 Email sales@thomasetty.co.uk for more details.checkout.mailerlite.comCheckout 053
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 12/09/2026My late father-in-law would have loved this! Probably be singing along. 🏴 Last Night of the Proms. 010
Reposted by Elaine MitchellVictoria County History @vch-home.bsky.social · 11/09/2026NEW JOB! We are pleased to share news from our friends at VCH Hampshire who are advertising for a contributing editor to edit, research, and write work towards the county's first #BigRedBook for over a century. Applications close 1 October. #Skystorians #LocalHistoryjobs.ac.ukContributing Editor at Victoria County History HampshireRecruiting now: Contributing Editor on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board 13047
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026💥@vch-home.bsky.social job on Hampshire! 010
Reposted by Elaine MitchellDr Vic Clarke @vjctorianist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026After a string of desk rejections and unsuccessful interviews, I am still looking for work in West Yorkshire/remotely. I have experience in HE teaching and administration, editing and copyediting, research and writing, and customer service! If you know of any roles going please send them my way 🙏 41321
Reposted by Elaine MitchellRoyal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 09/09/2026What does it mean to live on an island, and why does it matter now? In his new book, Ireland: Why it matters to be an island, Michael Cronin asks us to rethink Ireland's relationship with the sea and consider what our island status means in an age of climate emergency Pre-order now: bit.ly/4cBfZ2H 02111
Reposted by Elaine MitchellKerry L @kerrymlove.bsky.social · 08/09/2026My mum had breast cancer 5 years ago and has lost 41kg this year through exercise so is taking this challenge on and has started training. If you're got even £1-£5 she'd be so grateful as she wants to reach the goal to get a medal! fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/karens-...fundraise.cancerresearchuk.orgKaren's Giving PageThanks for visiting my fundraising page. In the last 50 years, Cancer Research UK’s work has helped double cancer survival in the UK. But we need to go further, faster. Donate today to help bring abou... 011
Reposted by Elaine MitchellMark Williams @mrfw17thc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Get on it #skystorians - really good department with lovely people. 1712
Reposted by Elaine MitchellAlice Marples @alicemarples.bsky.social · 08/09/2026See below for collaborative project outlines inviting UK PhD supervisor proposals - deadline is 27 Nov 2026. Happy to answer any queries and please do repost/pass on to all interested parties! 016
Reposted by Elaine MitchellSocial History Society @socialhistsoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026📣Applications for SHS funding now open! ⏰Deadline 1 October! 👉Applicants can now apply for either a Small Research Grant or an Event and Activity Grant. Both schemes are limited to SHS members. Read more and apply here: socialhistory.org.uk/funding/socialhistory.org.ukFundingThe Social History Society currently administers three funding schemes. Our Small Research Grants provide up to £1000 to support direct research costs incurred by members of the Society. Our Events… 01217
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Some great events coming up from @theironroom.bsky.social for Birmingham Heritage Week. theironroom.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/b...theironroom.wordpress.comBirmingham Heritage Week 2026It’s back and still refusing to conform to any woke ideas of how long a week is. This year, BHW takes place 11 – 20 September 2026 and I’m thrilled to walk you through the events Birmingham A… 011
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026They’re not in Birmingham she cries for the umpteenth time. They’re in Solihull. In a load of sheds out by the airport. I’m not even a Birmingham native and it drives me nuts! 010
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Research role! 6 month freelance role with Chamberlain Highbury Trust researching global stories of Highbury’s glasshouses. highburyhallandpark.co.uk/news/researc...highburyhallandpark.co.ukResearch Role - Highbury HallMore information for people applying for the research role. 100
Reposted by Elaine MitchellEmma Harding @emmaharding.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The wonderful Michael Wood gives the Anglo-Saxons right of reply in King Harold Writes Back 11.45am @BBCRadio4 #NormanDay #BayeuxTapestry www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 4 - King Harold Writes BackHistorian Michael Wood on the place of the Norman Conquest in British cultural imagination 193
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I think there’s something I’m not understanding. Why are so many women donning white at high profile events these last couple of years? The Queen, Mme Macron, Marie-France Van Heel tonight. Are there constant suffragette anniversaries I’m missing? 000
Reposted by Elaine MitchellFlitcraft @flitcraft.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A reminder to those in Scotland that you can get a National Library of Scotland online membership to access JSTOR without this limitation - and lots of other online resources. 32119
Reposted by Elaine MitchellRoyal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 02/09/2026If you're starting an MA or PhD in #History this term, please consider joining @royalhistsoc.org as a PGR Member. Applications are welcome, with the next closing date 5 October bit.ly/4x3eX6S The Society provides research funding, events, publications, history news, and networking #Skystoriansbit.lyApply for Postgraduate Membership - RHSClosing dates for next applications: Mondays 5 October and 14 December 2026 The Society's Postgraduate Membership is for those studying History, or a cognate subject, at a higher level (from Masters... 01822
Reposted by Elaine MitchellKaren Averby 🌊 @karenaverby.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Independent Historians! Fancy a meetup in Birmingham (6pm on the 16th) and/ or Leeds (30th)? Informal drinks/ chats...It will be great to see you! Non-members welcome 🤗 DM @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social for more details. See you there 🤩. 01111
Reposted by Elaine MitchellButterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We are looking for a Branch Treasurer! Do you have a head for numbers & have a good attention to detail? This is a flexible role that can be done at home. Please get in touch if you have any questions 😀 #volunteer #finance volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...volunteer.butterfly-conservation.orgBranch Treasurer (Warwickshire)The Branch Treasurer is a key role within the Branch where you will help advise on the financial implications of their decisions. You will also be a key contact for our Finance Team, working with them... 085
Reposted by Elaine MitchellInstitute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Are you considering career options after a PhD in History or a related subject? Join @historylabplus.bsky.social colleagues for this session with a fantastic panel of History PhD graduates who have all taken their skills into a variety of areas beyond HE. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...history.ac.ukFinding a Role: Using History PhD Skills Beyond HEHistory Lab+ Training 23631
Reposted by Elaine MitchellVCH Oxfordshire @vch-oxon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026See below for news of our *first online drafts* for VCH Oxon XXIII, which will look at the W Oxon mkt town of Burford and half a dozen surrounding rural parishes. First up is Swinbrook, lying N of river Windrush on the fringes of Wychwood Forest. (Meanwhile page proofs of Vol XXII expected v soon!) 1104
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Properly pouring with rain in Stratford upon Avon. It might have a bit more Avon to be upon. 🌧️ 010
Reposted by Elaine MitchellAnna Cusack @annacusack.bsky.social · 20/08/2026If anyone needs an early modernist for lecturing, consultation, copy editing, or freelance work. I have a lot of experience and would appreciate any work sent my way for the next academic year! #EarlyModern Things are looking a little grim! 16160
Reposted by Elaine MitchellArchives West Midlands @archiveswm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A Library in urgent need of a new home👇 #archives #libraries 003
Reposted by Elaine MitchellJustine Pick @justinepick.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Looking forward to this 'Beyond the Black Country' study day, co-hosted by @simonbriercliffe.bsky.social & @marccollinson.bsky.social Will also be delivering a short session on submitting to @midlandhistory.bsky.social journal A few spaces available on Sat 12 September 👇 073
Reposted by Elaine MitchellThe Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Can you be our hero? Some of our rare book holdings that have shaped our understanding of biodiversity and inspired generations of naturalists are at risk. These include some of science's most compelling accounts of travel and exploration. Small or big, everything matters! More here bit.ly/45wG7YG 1117
Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Fabulous Black Country/West Midlands history study day coming up here on 12 September at Black Country Living Museum.👇 020
Reposted by Elaine MitchellIndependent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Indy Historians in the Midlands - we want to meet you! Come along to our meet up on Weds 16th September! It's just by New St so very easy to get to, and it's a drop-by-whenever-you-can format. DM or sign up here: forms.gle/4svnEKhdTDRL... 2128
Reposted by Elaine MitchellErika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Call for papers - Women’s Professional Networks in the Early Modern Book Trade University of Edinburgh 6-7 May 2027 Deadline: 20 December This conference also launches a new collaborative database sourcing biographical information about women in the early modern book trade. #earlymodern 04233