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Padmini B

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Freelancer in all things history & heritage, museums & memory.

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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 27/09/2026
The new semester opens tomorrow and I've updated my AI guidance. Feel free to steal and share with your students as well. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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AI Guidance
AI Guidance The use of artificial intelligence (in particular generative AI or genAI) is expressly forbidden in this module. This does not include the spellcheck function in Word, for example. Why am...
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Friend shared this video of a man unveiling the library he hid when he fled Damascus in 2011. It’s incredible
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
By becoming a member of the Oral History Society, you will receive two issues of the journal each year and have complete online access to past issues, as well as other benefits: ohs.org.uk/join/
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Join Us - Oral History Society
Help us help you - become a member Unlock the full potential of oral history with our exclusive membership benefits We are a charitable society funded by our membership subscriptions and run by volunt...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In autumn 2026, our #OralHistory journal takes on the most pressing problem of our times. In a special issue instigated by Robson Laverdi, we tackle the #climatecrisis through #environmental impacts and human experiences across the world. 👇 ohs.org.uk/environment/...
Front cover of the Oral History journal, Autumn 2026, Volume 54, No 2. Issue is called "Voices of the Earth in Times of Crisis" and cover features an image of the aftermath of a wildfire.
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Daniel C. Blight @danielcblight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
***URGENT PLEASE SHARE*** University of Brighton management have announced today that they ‘give notice of termination of all collective agreements’. This is a fundamental erasure of workers' rights. Management have announced the termination of all contractual documents, which includes:
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Mass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Exciting news (well we think so)! We are looking for new people to regularly contribute to our archive! We accept applications from anyone based in the UK who has an interest in sending us their thoughts and opinions about life in the UK. #Skystorians massobs.org.uk/write-for-th...
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Write for the archive - Mass Observation Archive
Writing for Mass Observation You can apply to write for the archive here. Current Observers If you are one of our current Observers you may find our handbook for new Observers helpful. This has all th...
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 07/09/2026
How do specialists in environmental history view current debates on the climate and global warming? Join us at 1pm on Thursday 24 September for the next in our 'Historical Context' series: bit.ly/4iaE8ke. With panellists Dagomar Degroot, Sadiah Qureshi and Elly Robson Dezateux #Skystorians
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Historical Context: The Climate Crisis
A panel discussion, hosted by the Royal Historical Society, in which expert historical researchers provide context for current events.
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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 03/09/2026
New GEM Job Ad! Membership and Network Manager, Council for British Archaeology 📅 Apply by: 23rd September 🔗 Find out more and apply: gem.org.uk/jobs/members... #GEM #GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #MuseumJobs
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Membership and Network Manager - GEM
The Council for British Archaeology is looking for a Membership and Network Manager to oversee the development and delivery of our membership offer and reimagine how we connect with our […]
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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 17/08/2026
New #job Project Coordinator (Development) – “Routes & Ringers” at St Andrews Church of England Parish, Farnham, Surrey #SouthEast Apply by Fri 11 Sep 2026. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/project... #GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #CultureJobs #Development #ProjectCoordinator #Heritage #Culture #GEM
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Project Coordinator (Development) - "Routes & Ringers" Farnham, Surrey - GEM
St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council in Farnham is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator to support the smooth running of the development stage of our Heritage Fund “Routes & Ringers” project. […]
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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
So @prospectunion.bsky.social has launched a freelancers branch for people working in heritage, recognising the scale of the workforce. I feel like this may be of interest here. heritagefreelancersunion.co.uk
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Prospect Heritage Freelancers branch.
A branch of Prospect for museums and heritage freelancers.
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 29/07/2026
The APEX Awards are open for applications. Run in partnership with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @raeng.org.uk, and generously supported by @leverhulme.ac.uk, this scheme promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and supports outstanding curiosity-driven research. royalsociety.org/grants/apex-...
A promotional image for the APEX Awards. There is a description of the grant scheme and logos of the participating academies at the bottom.A promotional image for the APEX Awards. There is a photo of a scientist in a grey sleeveless top, accompanied by a quote describing her experience of the scheme. There are logos of the participating academies at the bottom.A promotional image for the APEX Awards. There is a description of the grant scheme and logos of the participating academies at the bottom.
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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The famous Hindsgavl Dagger, found by a young boy out walking with his mum on the Danish island of Fænø! A masterpiece of flint knapping from Late Neolithic Denmark, c. 1900-1700 BC. 📷 National Museum of Denmark #FindsFriday #Archaeology
A photo of the so-called Hindsgavl Dagger by Arnold Mikkelsen for the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. It is knapped from flint which appears a burnt orange colour in the photo, displayed against a black background. The Hindsgavl Dagger is a type of late Neolithic flint blade known as a ‘fishtail’ dagger. It has a leaf-shaped body and a distinctive fishtail-shaped hilt. There is zig-zag knapping on the hilt which is said to mimic the stitched seam on leather handles of bronze daggers. The blade is less than 1 cm thick. The Hindsgavl Dagger is famous in Denmark and features on the Danish 100 Krone bank note. Dimensions: 29.5 cm in length.
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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It was inevitable, wasn't it🙄 Of course the Telegraph would run with something like this👇 So let's remove some of the rose-tinted spectacles and also look at some of that data comparing 1976 with modern heat waves Because the 1976 nostalgia porn is wearing a bit thin at this stage 🧵1/23
Telegraph headiline:

"Heatwave hysterics wouldn't have lasted a day in 1976", overlaid with a bold “MONK DEBUNKED” stamp.
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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Steve Bullock @guitarmoog.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I was born and grew up in South Shields in the ‘80s and ‘90s. My paternal grandfather was a miner. I never met him though. He died when my dad was 12 from Black Lung, unable to breathe from hardened, blackened lungs filled with coal dust. My grandma got £12 life insurance. 1/
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LABOUR
WAS CHISELLED OUT OF THE MINES
HAMMERED OUT OF THE SHIPYARDS
FORGED IN THE FACTORIES
THAT IS THE TRADITION I SERVE
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Oral History Network Ireland @oralhistoryie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 Speaker Spotlights Continue! 📣 In just two days, @oralhistoryie.bsky.social gathers in Tralee for our #oralhistory meeting! Speaker Sam Guthrie presents, 'East Meets West: A comparative analysis of two sports-focused oral history projects'. 📅 18-19 June / 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/oralh...
Promotional graphic for the Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlight featuring Sam Guthrie. The image includes a portrait of Sam, the event details (18th–19th June at Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee), a QR code, and his presentation title: "East Meets West: A comparative analysis of two sports-focused oral history projects."
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Booked your ticket for Oral History Festival 2026 in Nottingham (Sat 4th July)? A day of participatory workshops encouraging informal reflection, discussion and networking with other oral history practitioners! Full programme now available: ohs.org.uk/oral-history...
Oral History Festival 2026. Oral History Society in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and the East Midlands Oral History Archive. Saturday 4 July 9am to 6pm. Newton Building, Nottingham Trent University City Campus, 10 Goldsmith St, Nottingham NG1 4BU
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Wow! Mighty nice-looking specimens. Takes me back! Sigh!
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
'You Blew Me Away' sculpture by Penny Hardy #womensart
Photo featuring a sculpture in a field setting, the work resembles a female figure facing right created with many rust coloured pieces of metal welded together to give the impression of the body being blown by a strong wind
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The world’s largest sand battery got through Finland’s harshest winter in years. 2,000 tonnes of sand, heated to 500-600°C by cheap power, feeding district heating in Pornainen. And it worked. Result from one install: oil down 100%, emissions down 70%. Industrial process heat is the real prize.
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
You are not just ANYONE! They must, should, ought to.... (maybe one day) they will? Maybe if we all asked nicely?
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I'd say it should be worth an opportunity to stand in their hy******* instead! The least they can do!
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The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Thought the Mary Rose sank first time out? Think again...
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Starmer should immediately & unequivocally ban access to British airspace to US warplanes. The UK should not be accomplice to a US President who is threatening more war crimes. Period.
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Thomas Cheney @thomascheney.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Have emailed my MP, urge you all to do the same. www.writetothem.com?gad_source=1...
I write tonight in weary anticipation of whatever the United States President is going to do to the people of Iran as he continues his illegal war of aggression. While I am disappointed that the Prime Minister has not been more decisive in preventing the US from using their bases in this country to wage war on Iran I do understand the complicated nature of the UK's entanglement within the US war machine, but I would urge you and the government to reconsider whether this alliance remains in the long term interests of this country, at what point do our values no longer align sufficiently for us to work to disentangle ourselves? 
Over the last few months the United States has kidnapped the President of Venezuela, attacked unarmed vessels in international waters, threatened to invade Greenland, and has waged a war of aggression against Iran, now the President of the United States is openly calling for genocide against the people of Iran. 
I am a lecturer in international law, I can talk to you about the legality of all of this, or rather the illegality, but I shouldn't need to this is simply immoral, it is the action of a rogue state, a pariah state, when Putin make similar comments about Ukraine we rightly reacted with horror, yet the UK government continues to regard the United States as an important ally. It is unconscionable.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A mind-breaking muddle of news this morning: Humans going further than ever before in space and a lunatic president openly threatening war crimes at home. The sublime and the degenerate. Hard to keep it all in your head at once.
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Verity Kalcev @veritykalcev.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A few year ago, I was asked to review submissions to the Elon Musk funded XPRIZE, but they told us that they didn’t have a big budget to pay reviewers. I complained on Twitter and the guy in charge somehow saw it and then all the reviewers got paid a few thousand dollars. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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David Ho @_david_ho_: 12/15/21
If you're running a $100 million competition (let's call it the YPRIZE; why not?) funded by an egomaniacal billionaire (let's call him X Æ A-12 Sr.) and you want outside help to evaluate the competitors, please set aside funding for operations so you can pay for said help.

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Marcius Extavour @extempo
fair point. working on it
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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Just seen this and am horrified. I know that @archsoton50.bsky.social will write and express views.
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 27/01/2026
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities. Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Do take 15 minutes out of your day to read this @andrewprlevi.bsky.social 🧵 The signs were there for decades It isn’t possible for PMs to be expert in all fields…or indeed in many. Which is why having the judgement to identify very high quality advisors and really listen to them really matter..
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Claire Adler @cladle.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 01/11/2025
Holy shit look at this Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), photographed by Chuck Ayoub on 30 October 2025. The comet made its closest approach to Earth (90 million km) on October 2025. Source: Chuck's Astrophotography (@chucksastropho1 on Twitter), h/t @p-s-v.bsky.social
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Sam Smith @samglitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Very excited to have my first sound installation open at @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social as part of @sensoriafestival.bsky.social 🚆💥 www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/sen...
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Sensoria Festival - POLYHYMNS: PEAK TRACKS - Sheffield Museums Trust
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Oral History Network Ireland @oralhistoryie.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Join OHNI at a FREE event during this year's Dublin Festival of History! Discover how oral history brings the past to life through fascinating audio clips and personal stories. When: Monday 6th October, 6:30PM Where: Pearse Street Library, Dublin 🎟️Tickets are limited so secure your place!
Join OHNI at a FREE event during this year's 
@HistFest
 

Discover how oral history brings the past to life through fascinating audio clips and personal stories. 

When: Monday 6th October, 6:30PM 
Where: Pearse Street Library, Dublin

🎟️Tickets are limited so secure your place!
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 27/08/2025
This is a real image of what a new solar system looks like. The light from the central star is blocked, so it's possible to see the lanes of cleared-up dust around it. And that small, yellowish blob at lower right? That's a whole, brand new planet.
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Donaeld the Unready @donaeldtheunready.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
This.
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Oral History Network Ireland @oralhistoryie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
#OHNI #HeritageWeek2025 #HeritageCouncil #OralHistory #OralHistoryNetworkIreland #InclusiveHeritage #DiverseHeritage #Cork #CorkCity #WhatsonCork #EventsInCork #Ireland #FreeEvent #MetropoleHotelCork
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Volunteer opportunities. Share your knowledge and expertise of #oralhistory Please share @museumsassociation.org @gem.org.uk @swfed.bsky.social @ulsterfolkmuseum.org @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social @northeastmuseums.bsky.social @wessexmuseums.bsky.social @musdevnorth.bsky.social @migrationmuseum.org
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
*Waves back* @oralhistsoc.bsky.social Great to see you here! Looking forward to #oralhistory news, views and conversations as we all regroup on new ground...
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
👋Hello from the Oral History Society! Since 1973, we've championed the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories across the UK and beyond. Whether you're new to #oralhistory, curious, or experienced in the field, do join us in our mission to support and develop the use of oral history.
A group of people gathered round a table for a tailored training session provided by the Oral History Society. Interview recording equipment can be found on the table.
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Oral History Society @oralhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Do you enjoy #oralhistory and promoting its use? Volunteer as a Regional Adviser for the Oral History Society! You’ll be part of a community of oral history practitioners who are as enthusiastic as you are – sharing ideas, inspiring change, and helping voices be heard www.ohs.org.uk/volunteering...
A poster featuring a map of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and a microphone. Included are the words Regional Advisors Wanted Oral History Society.
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Craig Fees @cfees.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Love oral history? Join the Oral History Society as a Regional Advisor and help preserve community narratives! *Answer local enquiries *Support local oral history projects *Connect with like-minded historians *Enjoy! Ready to make an impact? Apply now! #OralHistory #Volunteer #oralhistorysociety
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Voice of Witness (VOW) @voiceofwitness.org · 19/05/2025
Across the country, stories are under attack: books banned, archives erased, and critical funding slashed. Organizations, including Voice of Witness, have had funding terminated by federal agencies.
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 18/05/2025
This is a view looking down on a portion of Saturn's rings. Find the white structures along the edge of the ring, near the top. Now look at their shadows, cast on the rings themselves just below them. Those white structures are giant towers of icy ring particles, some rising more than 2 km.
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Sam Guthrie @samuelguthrie.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I'll be speaking at the Linen Hall Library on the history of the (British) Red Cross movement in Northern Ireland. 13 June! linenhall.com/event/oh-whe...
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‘Oh, where have all the branches gone?’: Making the History of the British Red Cross in Northern Ireland - The Linen Hall, Belfast
The ‘Our Stories – Our Times’ project, the largest undertaking of oral history by the British Red Cross to date, took place in Northern Ireland from 2022 to 2024. Participants […]
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Ishaan Tharoor @ishaantharoor.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
My latest WorldView column is a chat with the great @willdalrymple.bsky.social, whose new book, which shows how India -- not China -- was at the heart of East-West contacts in antiquity, is out in the US. It also explores the underappreciated Indian cultural footprint across Asia. wapo.st/4j9IkO4
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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
We need EVERYONE to see this advert for a Head of Operations at the Palace (£40-45k). Otherwise we might get some kind of numpty in charge. Please share. If we get 50 shares we'll post a video of #CuratorRob playing a hoover like a didgeridoo. hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...
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Breathe
Effortless people admin
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Definitely, let's make it happen. As long as it doesn't involve re-creating the experience of hacking at massive storm-damaged tree stumps. 😂
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Padmini B @ggargi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Snap! Mine too!!! I remember meeting you on your first day at the dig. Was so excited to see the finds on display at Worthing Museum when I visited a few years back.
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