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Scottish history, especially 19th and early 20th century Highland history, amateur family historian, cats, trains, dyeing. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Dr Ann Kennedy Smith @akennedysmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
'Ray addresses a meeting': my post about how the author and campaigner Ray Strachey (1887–1940) first became a suffragist as a student at Newnham College Cambridge in 1905, then took to the roads in a campaigning caravan in the summer of 1908.
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Ray Strachey, Cambridge suffragist
‘If we get the vote now, it will be entirely due to her'
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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
There were two tiers of possible response to the express wishes of Henry Nowak's dignified family in the light of his traumatic murder. One humane and empathetic, the other inhumane and exploitative. This version of "Lyin' Eyes" (Eagles) is for JD Vance and those in the second. youtu.be/2J95CTmZUUM
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"Bile and Lies" - Marsh Family parody of The Eagles "Lyin' Eyes" about JD Vance views on Henry Nowak
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fionadendy.bsky.social @fionadendy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
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Community bid to buy shop site in Drumnadrochit
A sports, health and wellbeing centre could be built next to the village's shinty pitch.
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Alison Strange @alisonstrange.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
We need your help, we're SO close to buying the site in Drumnadrochit for a Sports, Health & Wellbeing Centre but need £37,079 by 15 May. Every contribution, no matter the size, gets us closer. Please donate and share: gofund.me/43e646656 See Glen Urquhart Shinty Club 4 info
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Donate to Help Secure a Vibrant Community Centre, organized by Freddi Gilbert
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a vital piece of land for t… Freddi Gilbert needs your support for Help Secure a Vibrant Community Centre
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Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Are you a historian of the 1926 General Strike? If so, we need your help updating the strike's bibliography to mark its centenary. sslh.org.uk/2026/04/02/h...
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HELP NEEDED IN UPDATING Bibliography of the 1926 General Strike
In 2006, Historical Studies in Industrial Relations (HSIR) 21 published ‘The General Strike and Mining Lockout of 1926: A Select Bibliography’, compiled by John McIlroy, Alan Campbell, …
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Peter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We're currently recruiting for five (yes five!) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership awards at IWM See the full list of projects and partners here, with further details of how to apply: www.iwm.org.uk/research/doc...
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Collaborative Doctoral Awards
Learn more about our Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Date for the diary....History Scotland Magazine online webinar 'The Hidden Lives of Viking Women' by UHI Institute for Northern Studies Professor Alexandra Sanmark. ➕ Online event ➕ Wednesday 30/09/26 18.30 - 20.00 UK Time. ➕ Cost £10 ➕ Obtain tickets through Eventbrite link tinyurl.com/5exnc6n5
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Nicola Parsons @nicolaparsons.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📢 Fully-funded PhD scholarship: Living with Print in the Eighteenth Century Based at the University of Sydney (supervised by me) and the University of Glasgow (supervised by Matthew Sangster), with time at both institutions. Applications due 21 April More details: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
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University of Glasgow - Scholarships & funding - USYD UofG Joint PhD Scholarship: Living with Print in the Eighteenth Century
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Sandra Toffolo @toffolosandra.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
📢 CFA - 3 Postdoctoral Researchers in Early Modern History (35 months) within the project ‘Travellers’ interactions in early modern Italy’ at the Italian-German Historical Institute in Trento. Deadline: 8 May 2026. jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/Jobs... Please circulate widely!
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Jobs | Humanities and Social Sciences Hub - Trento | FBK is looking for three Postdoctoral Researchers in the field of Early Modern History
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Lou Roper @roperlou.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
#maritimehistory
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Women's History Scotland @womenshistscot.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
📣 Applications open! Women’s History Scotland Research Bursary Up to £500 is available for Masters students, doctoral researchers, ECRs, and independent historians researching women’s and gender history 🗓 Deadline 31 May 2026 Details on how to apply 🔗 womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
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WHS Research Bursary – Women's History Scotland
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The bursary of £1,700 will be awarded to a mid-career historian working on 17th-century British history who wishes to make use of the IHR’s library collections. #Skystorians
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IHR Ian Roy Mid-Career IHR Library Bursary
The Ian Roy Mid-Career IHR Library Bursary is offered with the generous support of the estate of Ian Roy.
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 06/03/2026
A great response. The dehumanisation of migrants must stop. Safe routes are logical if the government really care about people not making these dangerous crossings by boat
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Helen McCarthy @historianhelen.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We are advertising a two-year lectureship in Modern British History at University of Cambridge, please spread the word! www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...
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Assistant Professor of British History [Temporary Cover]
The Faculty of History wishes to recruit a Temporary Assistant Professor in Modern British History. This is a fixed term 24 month Temporary Assistant Professorship. To cover the academic leave of the
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Miss Lizzy @misslizzy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Gary Lineker, "Jim Ratcliffe is a migrant himself, an economic migrant, he lives in Monaco" "A lot of the immigrants contribute enormously, and the facts show you that, in terms of revenue, paying tax etc" "Whereas Jim in Monaco, is doing everything he can to avoid paying tax"
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Apply for our PhD placement scheme to get involved in extraordinary research at the Library. There are eight available placements exploring a variety of themes including war poetry, 21st-century digital tools, illustrated newspapers and decarbonisation. Find out more: link.bl.uk/PhDPlacements
The front page of the Daily Graphic newspaper published Saturday 25 August, 1917, featuring portraits of 'Women in the Order of the British Empire', including Lady Byron, the honourable Mrs Alfred Lyttelton, Her Majesty the Queen.
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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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History of Parliament @histparl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
📣 We’re hiring! The History of Parliament are seeking a Research Fellow for our House of Lords 1660-1832 project. @georgianlords.bsky.social We’re looking for a historian with a PhD in 18thC British political or cultural history to join our expert team. 🔗 Details below: #AcademicJobs #HistoryJobs
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Job Vacancy: Research Fellow, 1660-1832 House of Lords - The History of Parliament
The History of Parliament are excited to advertise for a research fellow to join our House of Lords 1660-1832 project.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
She was running the #spinerace for Afghan women and girls. She was pulled out because of death threats. I’ll put her fundraiser page in the next post. Let’s support if we can. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising
Sarah Porter was running 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when security team had to disable tracking device
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
'Despite persistent myths, employment rates for humanities graduates are comparable to those of STEM graduates, as Humanities Indicators data shows. Early earnings differ but the salary gap narrows significantly mid-career, particularly for graduates who pursue further study'. 1/2
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How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable ways
Are the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistake
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Seb Falk @sebfalk.com · 05/01/2026
JOB ALERT! 3-year postdoc at @girtoncollege.bsky.social - research anything you like in History, Archaeology or Anthropology in a wonderful, welcoming scholarly community. PLEASE SHARE! Closes 12 January www.girton.cam.ac.uk/job-vacancie...
Here's what it looked like on my return to work this morning - beautiful red brick gabled building of Girton's Hall, with a dusting of snow on the grass in front.
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Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 24/12/2025
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 19/12/2025
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
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Robert Gallagher @hwaetspur.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain?  Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin?  If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...
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Catherine Sloan @csloanox.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Pictures to send to the former friend or ex of your choice! #GladstoneLibrary
Old volumes of 19 century journal called the journal of gas lighting. That’s gas lighting two words. Probably a mistakeA whole bookcase of the journal.
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Women's History Scotland @womenshistscot.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Just over two weeks to get an entry submitted for the Leah Leneman Essay Prize 🗓 Please share widely!
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 03/12/2025
The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People. The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
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David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People - RHS
Launched in 2023, the David Berry Fellowship provides an annual award of up to £2,500 to undertake research on the history of Scotland and the Scottish people worldwide. Applications for the 2026 Fell...
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 03/12/2025
Applications are now invited for the Society's 2026-27 Centenary PhD Fellowships for early career historians completing a doctorate bit.ly/48pWB72 Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
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Applications invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships, 2026-27 - RHS
Applications are now invited for the Royal Historical Society’s Centenary PhD Fellowships to support postgraduate historians to complete a doctorate. Two Fellowships, of six months each, are offered f...
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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
We have an exciting event in Jan for PGRs, ECRs and those starting out in fields involving the past. Join us in considering how the Society could contribute to early career support by enabling the exchange of ideas and peer support in these challenging times. www.sal.org.uk/event/early-...
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Early Career Antiquaries - Society of Antiquaries of London
We welcome Post-Graduate Researchers, Early Career Researchers and those starting out in fields involving the past to join us in considering how the Society of Antiquaries could contribute to early ca...
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Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Are you studying for a BA or taught Masters and need financial help to research a dissertation with a labour history theme? Check out our #bursary scheme… sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...
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fionadendy.bsky.social @fionadendy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
For anyone seeking UK military service records, get in quick before this new charge comes into effect.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Community cat people: Straw is for strays. Cloth materials can get wet and freeze. Please repost
Reminder: If you're providing outdoor shelters for community cats, please remember to only use straw! Never place towels, cat beds, or any other cloth like materials in your shelters. These materials can get wet or absorb moisture from the air and freeze.
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Nina Baker @ninabake2.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
#YellowPoppyWreath I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country. 🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals. #Glasgow cathedral today @debsadelight.bsky.social
Glasgow cathedral altar with mainly red poppy wreaths. Yellow wreath at right hand side.The text in the yellow wreath says "In Remembrance of the ‘Canary Girls’ and all other civilian munitions workers who gave their lives or health in the service of the nation."
The charities that make the usual wreaths do not (yet) make yellow ones so this is home made but I did make a donation to the poppy appeal.
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Emma Salisbury @emmasauthor.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I know it’s been here a while but for those who don’t know, you are able to leave your unwanted coats here for those who may need one this winter #MorrisonSt #Edinburgh #WallofKindness ❤️
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth @thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
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Dr Lauren Padgett @drlaurenpadgett.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
I'm trying to research a local branch of the Old Age Pensions Association in #Bradford 1950s. Struggling to find anything. Can #history #historians #hivemind recommend any research into, or researchers of, the OAP Association? Thanks in advance. @workingclasshistory.com @sogorg.bsky.social
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Grace Wright @graceq22.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It's me! I'll be taking folk on a (virtual) tour of Portree of the 1880s, talking about land agitation and the social networks which made it possible
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29. Land Agitation in Portree in the 1880s – Society of Highland & Island Historical Research
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 02/10/2025
These readings and guides have now been added to the Society's rolling bibliography of content relating to 'AI, History and Historians' which is available here: bit.ly/474SOLE 2/2 #Skystorians
Image of RHS blog with opening text: Generative AI, History and Historians, a reading guide. There are few bigger, and more pressing, topics today than the current and future impact of Generative AI. Nowhere is this more evident than in Higher Education.

The opportunities and challenges of GenAI are relevant to all those engaged in teaching and research. But each discipline also has distinctive questions and concerns relating to the latest iterations of AI.  What, therefore, are the possible implications for the teaching, study, research and communication of history? In this post, we offer a rolling guide to recent articles on GenAI, the humanities and history (last updated September 2025).
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Jennifer Aston @drjenniferaston.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
A real, honest to goodness, entry-level, permanent, academic job in Economic History! #Economic #history #ecr #academic www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...
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Assistant Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science
An opportunity for an academic position as a Assistant Professor is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 16/09/2025
In the light of The Guardian’s last report on sewage in English and Welsh rivers. “The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”
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Is it true that Scotland’s water pollution levels are bad? - Bylines Scotland
The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality
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Alex Bamji @alexbamji.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Furniture history! Are you a postdoctoral researcher who'd like to explore and showcase an outstanding collection of 17th-20thC furniture history @universityofleeds.bsky.social by spending approx. 6 weeks (or longer part-time) in our Libraries? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/bedford-fell...
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Bedford Fellowship | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute
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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
In one of our latest blogs, Susan Major considers the history of Micklegate in York. Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Three cars parked along a street in front of a large, historic red brick building with white trim and multiple windows under a clear blue sky.
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
In this fascinating new blog post, @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research into Norse place names and the history of Caithness in northern Scotland. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...
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SEAGULLS AND STANDING STONES, BISHOPS AND BUTTER, BAGPIPES AND BULLETS: THE NORSE IN CAITHNESS MEMORY
This blog post was written by UHI Institute for Northern Studies MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby. I grew up in Thurso, surrounded by streets named after luminaries from the days of th…
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
⭐ Host a PhD Researcher in 2026 ⭐ We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation. Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders! 👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
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First Light @firstlightsw.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM. If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence. You can opt out of these alerts. Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin... Please help share to help keep others safe.
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Join us for our first 2025 public lecture in partnership with Perth Museum. Uncovering Scotland's Earliest Textiles ➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025 ➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00 ➕ Booking essential through the website below ➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help. Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The Young Dementia Network’s latest animation from their ‘Share your experiences’ campaign is available to watch.  Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy
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Economic History Society @echistsoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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