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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Still time to book for this important conference at @ihr.bsky.social on 26 October examining how history can help make sense of global challenges and assist in conflict-resolution. Speakers include Timothy Garton Ash, Michael Cox & Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
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European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Still time to book for this important conference at @ihr.bsky.social on 26 October examining how history can help make sense of global challenges and assist in conflict-resolution. Speakers include Timothy Garton Ash, Michael Cox & Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi
European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yesterday, our @chppc.bsky.social team was busy at the @sasnews.bsky.social Festival of Research, showcasing our map-based project Layers of London (now more than 17,000 user-generated records!) and our new project in progress, PlaceLayers, which scales up to cover all of England, Scotland and Wales
Dr Justin Colson showing Layers of London to visitorsVisitors at our display talk to Dr Adam ChapmanDr Adam Chapman at our display, with our Bayeux Tapestry community archiving project in the foreground
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum. historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
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Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
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Lesley A Hall @erinacean.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Back from limbo! the relaunch of Hosprec, the Hospital Records Database, with which I was involved for so many years www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional... 1/2
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Re-launching HOSPREC, the Hospital Records database
Researchers Giorgia Tolfo and Laura Robson-Mainwaring reflect on the usefulness of the Hospital Records database and how we are making it more accessible.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum. historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org
Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum. historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org
Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum. historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org
Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We have just published a new article by Dr Jim Moher, a member of our Trades Union and Employment Forum, entitled 'The General Strike, 4th to 13th May 1926 – A Contemporary Diary: The Key Actors in a Gigantic Drama'. A link is available via the news item below: historyandpolicy.org/trade-union-...
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New article on the general strike by Dr Jim Moher - History & Policy
We are delighted to publish a new article entitled 'The General Strike, 4th to 13th May 1926 - A Contemporary Diary: The Key Actors in a Gigantic Drama' by Dr Jim Moher.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Last chance to book for tomorrow evening’s seminar in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social, the first in a series exploring political attitudes to immigration and asylum. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi
European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
historyandpolicy.org
New seminar series on refugee and asylum policy - History & Policy
On Tuesday 6 October we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK's major parties toward...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
historyandpolicy.org
New seminar series on refugee and asylum policy - History & Policy
On Tuesday 6 October we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK's major parties toward...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi
European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
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From advisor to infrastructure: the ethical transformation of consulting over a century - History & Policy
Dr Igor Baranov and Dr Michael Weatherburn consider the history of consulting. This suggests that ethical scrutiny usually follows scandal. That is too late. The paper argues that if consulting is now...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
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Former leader of the Green Party to speak at Trades Union and Employment Forum conference - History & Policy
The former leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett (Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle) will be among the distinguished speakers at a conference on 5 November organised by History & Policy's Trades U...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
historyandpolicy.org
Former leader of the Green Party to speak at Trades Union and Employment Forum conference - History & Policy
The former leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett (Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle) will be among the distinguished speakers at a conference on 5 November organised by History & Policy's Trades U...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
historyandpolicy.org
From advisor to infrastructure: the ethical transformation of consulting over a century - History & Policy
Dr Igor Baranov and Dr Michael Weatherburn consider the history of consulting. This suggests that ethical scrutiny usually follows scandal. That is too late. The paper argues that if consulting is now...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
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Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
share.google
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
history.ac.uk
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
history.ac.uk
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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History of Parliament @histparl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones and @colmpm.bsky.social for yesterday's fascinating workshop on the future of 19th and 20th century British political history. Many thanks to @ihr.bsky.social and @historyandpolicy.bsky.social for helping host and support the event as well!
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
John M MacKenzie, the founding editor of the Manchester University Press Studies in Inperialism series that i have the honour of co-editing, has sadly passed away. Our tributes here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/09...
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Celebrating the life and contribution of John M MacKenzie - Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press remembers Professor John M. MacKenzie, founding editor of Studies in Imperialism, with tributes from colleagues reflecting on his scholarship, generosity and lasting legacy...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Where does Labour stand on refugee & migration policy? @historyandpolicy.bsky.social & @rli-sas.bsky.social launch a new seminar series on UK political parties & asylum. Date: Tue 6 Oct, 6:30pm (IALS, London) Free, booking required: rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the following link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the following link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It was only in June this year that the 1824 Vagrancy Act was finally repealed. But although attitudes to poverty have changed, Prof David Green argues that it remains one of our most pressing social challenges. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...
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Repeal of the 1824 Vagrancy Act – finally! - History & Policy
Professor David Green argues that the repeal of the 1824 Vagrancy Act in June 2026 was long overdue. Social attitudes to begging and rough sleeping have changed considerably in recent decades. But pov...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It was only in June this year that the 1824 Vagrancy Act was finally repealed. But although attitudes to poverty have changed, Prof David Green argues that it remains one of our most pressing social challenges. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...
historyandpolicy.org
Repeal of the 1824 Vagrancy Act – finally! - History & Policy
Professor David Green argues that the repeal of the 1824 Vagrancy Act in June 2026 was long overdue. Social attitudes to begging and rough sleeping have changed considerably in recent decades. But pov...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A new policy paper by Clarisse Berthezène, Julie V. Gottlieb & Michal Shapira argues that policies aimed at reducing female suicide rates should take into account the long history of debates around mental health, self-harm and assisted dying. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
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Testing and Contesting Women’s Bodily Autonomy: Informing Policy with a Historical Case Study from Britain in the 1930s - History & Policy
Responses to the death of Evelyn Fuller in 1938 point to a long history of public debate around mental health, suicide and assisted dying. Policy makers need to pay attention to that history in order ...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A visit to Senate House @icws-sas.bsky.social this evening by the CARICOM Reparations Commission led by Sir Hilary Beckles. On the panel with him are Prof Verlene Shepherd, Eric Phillips & Dorbrene O’Marde.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A very special event @ihr.bsky.social this evening: ‘Britain's WW2 “Brown Babies” in conversation: Remembering Holnicote House’. Former residents Carol Edwards, Ann Evans and Deborah Prior share their stories.
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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
What a huge treat to see Tony Robinson in conversation with my brilliant colleague @clairelanghamer.bsky.social at the Chalke Valley History Festival today. A PACKED Guildhall marquee...
Claire and Tony on stage
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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The famous Senate House tour from Professor Philip Murphy, Director of @historyandpolicy.bsky.social, as part of our @ihr.bsky.social #London #SummerSchool. We enjoyed learning about the #history of the building, including as the WW2 Ministry of Information, and spotting film locations!
Philip with the group in Senate House cloisterPhilip and the group on the ceremonial stairsPhilip presenting on 'Senate House on Film'Philip and the group in front of Senate House
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The launch this evening of Information at War, a new history of the Ministry of Information in its wartime home, Senate House.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
100 Years Ago Today….
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Some of the lovely items on display right now in the Senate House Library exhibition ‘The English Print Revolution: Caxton and Beyond’.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A rare sighting of a fox, sunning itself outside Senate House today. Even better - it’s agreed to write us a policy paper about Labour’s 2025 Animal Welfare Strategy.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
To what extent is there a gap between rhetoric and reality in the commitment of the UK’s research funders to ‘partnership’ and ‘collaboration’. A new policy paper for us by the Newcastle Oral History Collective claims there is, and suggests ways of bridging it. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
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Who Holds the Agenda? Participation, Partnership, Power, and the Funding of Collaborative Oral History Research - History & Policy
The language of community participation now runs through every major UK research funding framework. Yet the architecture of grant funding structurally reproduces the very asymmetry in power relations ...
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silviefisch.bsky.social @silviefisch.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Communities commonly participate within frameworks they did not design towards outputs they do not control. Our new @ohcollective.bsky.social paper for @historyandpolicy.bsky.social
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A fascinating piece by our colleague @cathamclarke.bsky.social juxtaposing the victor’s history in the Bayeux Tapestry with a contemporary written account, The Life of King Edward, which ‘shows us an alternative ending: loss, grief and desolation for the English.’ theconversation.com/the-bayeux-t...
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The Bayeux Tapestry tells only the winner’s story – but the other side can be found in old English texts
The story of the losers is full of meaningful silences and William of Normandy’s terror.
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
To what extent is there a gap between rhetoric and reality in the commitment of the UK’s research funders to ‘partnership’ and ‘collaboration’. A new policy paper for us by the Newcastle Oral History Collective claims there is, and suggests ways of bridging it. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
historyandpolicy.org
Who Holds the Agenda? Participation, Partnership, Power, and the Funding of Collaborative Oral History Research - History & Policy
The language of community participation now runs through every major UK research funding framework. Yet the architecture of grant funding structurally reproduces the very asymmetry in power relations ...
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