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Physicians' Gallery @physiciansgallery.bsky.social · 15h

We've just launched a new digital resource! Almost 15,000 entries, covering every Fellow, Honorary Fellow, Member and Licentiate of our College from our foundation to 1926. Check it out 👉 www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/phy...

Promotional image. A composite image of nine doctors, text on image reads 'physicians database'

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 13h

Just a quick reminder that you can join IHN for a bargain £10 a year which gets you access to our member only meet-ups and online events, our online resources, and a whole network of wonderful independent researchers! independenthistorians.org

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Liam J. Liburd @liamliburd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

For my London-based or adjacent followers, I'm speaking at an event marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street next Tuesday evening. I'll be reflecting on the history of antisemitism and state racism among other things. Tickets are free!

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The Battle of Cable Street ninety years on: the struggle against fascism and antisemitism, then and now | Birkbeck Institute for the Study of Antisemitism

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A. Lynn Evenson @wanderingyeti.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hey smart people of Bluesky, where do I look for good academic resources on folklore studies? Or any good books in that vein that I should add to my TBR? 📚📜

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Magdalen Libraries & Archives @magdlibandarch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today is #InternationalDoodleDay Sometimes in our Library and Archives we come across doodles and drawings – particularly in the margins or on the reverse of documents, even ones of an official nature.

A small hand-drawn ink owl with round eyes and striped wing sketched on creased, aged paper stained with faded brown handwriting, with wood grain visible at the top and bottom.

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

EVENT: 'Accommodating the Victorian & Edwardian Working Woman' by Emily Gee, author of Hostel, House and Chambers. 📍 St Mary Abbots Church, London 🗓️ Wednesday 7th October, 7PM - 8:30PM 🎫 Tickets: bit.ly/Gee-event-VS @thevicsoc.bsky.social @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social @modbritstud.bsky.social

A black and white image of a chamber accommodation room, with white text overlaid which reads: 'Accommodating the Victorian & Edwardian Working Woman
by Emily Gee'.

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cmrn knzlmn @ckunzelman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you are a graduate student in the humanities (construed as broadly as possible), what is the MOST EXCITING book published in the last five years to you? Please repost if you’re not a graduate student!

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Dr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's #DigitalFriday ! This is my routine appeal to #skystorians and all other academics prepping for teaching to share any software, hardware, online resources (primary, secondary, teaching tools, blogs) tips and tricks that they've found useful this week! #AcademicSky 🗃️(pls boost to relevant feeds)

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today’s #househistory feature in Bricks & Mortar in The Times tells the story of a cottage formerly part of a larger row of houses used as the parish workhouse! A tricky one to research online (many changes & not clearly labelled until mid-20thC!)…but a fascinating story! 😊 #househistories #history

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join us and @brepols.net next week for the free webinar about BBIH’s key features so you can make the most of this valuable resource! Date: October 2, 2026 Time: 14:00 (London, UK) / 09:00 AM (Eastern Time, USA) / 15:00 (Brussels) Duration: 15-20 minutes Register today: buff.ly/QwhXi5R

Details of online webinar Get ready for a new academic year with the Bibliography of British and Irish History, Friday 2 October 2026, 14:00-14:30 (BST)

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Leeds. Leeds. Leeds. All roads lead to Leeds. Or they do if you are in IHN. A shout out for our meetup on Weds 30th Sept from 6pm. We are not fussy what sort of history you do, we just want to say hello! Location is right next to the train station, so travel is easy-peasy! Reply for details.

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Happy Dog with Flower Crown

ALT: Happy Dog with Flower Crown

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Dr Chris Smith @spyhistorian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#IntelligenceStudies Hi all, I'm currently doing the final steps on a book proposal for a short textbook on #BletchleyPark. The commissioning editor has asked if there are any courses that might feature such a work on reading lists. If you would do so, can you please let me know the title/uni?

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We have 3 funded places for students available to attend our annual conference! Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/works...

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Funded student places for SCA Annual Conference 2026 - Scottish Council on Archives

25 August 2026

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🕯️ Who killed Charles Bravo? Join me at Kensal Green Cemetery on Saturday 10 October, 1.30 pm, for The Balham Mystery, hosted by London Month of the Dead, to discuss this fascinating and puzzling case. Ticket includes a gin cocktail! londonmonthofthedead.com/thebalhammys... #LondonMonthOfTheDead

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

And, as someone whose labour (all my books published pre 2021) was stolen, I took that personally

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History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 23/09/2026

OTD in 2019, Thomas Cook travel agency declared insolvency. In this piece from the archive, Alan McNee considers how the rise of Thomas Cook was perhaps the greatest force for popularising and democratising travel in the 19th century.

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We're All Going On A Summer Holiday: The Rise of Thomas Cook

After the recent dramatic collapse of the tour provider Thomas Cook, Alan McNee explores how the firm was perhaps the nineteenth century’s greatest force for popularizing and democratizing travel.

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sitting in The George & Dragon pub having a light refreshment before presenting a talk to East of London FHS this evening. I used to drink in here about 20 years ago. Great to be back in my old neck of the woods again. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Reminiscing

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Danny DeVito: A Lot Of Good Memories Here

ALT: Danny DeVito: A Lot Of Good Memories Here

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Daniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Remember remember the 4th November 2026, when I'll be giving an online talk for The National Archives all about the original records relating to the discovery, trial, and punishment of the Gunpowder Plotters. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Gunpowder Plot – punishing the plotters

What happened after Guy Fawkes was captured?

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

after a couple of hair-pulling-out days, the IHN website is BACK! it looks a little different (but not much) but most excitingly, our Members Only resources are now online too! Members will receive an email shortly on how to access it. FOMO? sign up! independenthistorians.org

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The network for UK freelance and independent historians

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Working Man’s Hair Specialist, Bolton Open Market, 1937, photo by Humphrey Spender.

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Matthew McCormack @historymatt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here is the 2026-27 programme of free online talks for the Northampton branch of the HA, delivered jointly with Leicester. @histassoc.bsky.social The first talk is on 13 October, on astrological writings in 19th-century India. All welcome - please share! www.history.org.uk/branches/cat...

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Northampton Branch Programme

Northampton Branch Programme 2015-16

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Through the Square Window @squarewindowpod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our first-ever Patreon-only episode is now available, in which @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social discuss the rise and fall of The Big Breakfast. Sign up to listen to it at www.patreon.com/squarewindow...

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

THIS FRIDAY: You can come to my @royalhistsoc.org public lecture on rights of way and the struggle for land access in England and Wales... It's at London's Senate House at 6pm. Still a few tickets left! And an online version. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rhs-lectur...

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RHS Lecture: 'In All Our Footsteps?' with Professor Glen O'Hara IN PERSON

'In All Our Footsteps? Rights of Way and the Battle for the Land after the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act' at the IHR

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Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Missed this year's Chartism Day, or wish to revisit the highlights? Mark Crail @markcrail.bsky.social reports on a memorable day at the Friends Meeting House in Warwick. Read his report on the latest research on Chartism here: sslh.org.uk/2026/09/22/c...

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Chartism Day 2026: conference report

Some fifty delegates crowded into the seventeenth-century Friends Meeting House at Warwick on Saturday 19 September for Chartism Day 2026 to hear speakers range across the history and historiograph…

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Modern Humanities Research Association @themhra.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our colleagues in the @englishassociation.bsky.social are hosting an event in London on 17 October, Why Subject Associations Matter -- celebrating their 120th birthday! Do come along if you're in the area. Details here: englishassociation.ac.uk/confronting-...

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Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Want to get involved in recording Scotland’s church heritage? We’re looking for volunteers to join us at Brechin Cathedral on Friday 9th October to help with heritage recording as part of our ReACH case study.

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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us for this illustrated talk based on original research. Emily Gee will tell the story of the campaigns to house a new generation of urban working women, the specialised design of the buildings and the women whose lives were transformed by this architectural movement. More tinyurl.com/2ffvkcyy

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We've done Birmingham, and now we are on our way to Leeds! Come on Northern historians, let's meet you! Drinks, historian chat, and good evening out are on offer on 30th September at the IHN meet-up. DM or reply for details!

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Picked up this leaflet the other day. I know all about the Archives Hub but this image was what caught my eye. They are part of the Alexime Troupe and the photo is part of the National Fairground and Circus archive at the University of Sheffield.

Archives hub leaflet with image of circus performers

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

oh no! our website has gone all awry! We are offline for the moment, but we should be up and running in a few days.

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our small grants programme is open! This programme has been designed to support the study, enjoyment and dissemination of local history within Britain. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/resources-sm... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We are VERY VERY close to launching our Resources webpage for our members. If you're a freelance historian seeking advice and peer support (and drinks and friendly chats!) join up here for a TENNER! independenthistorians.org

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Independent Historians Network

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Old Edinburgh Club @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tickets for the Family History Fair, featuring 12 exhibitors, happening on the 6th November 2026 at HES Library and Archives, Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh, are now available to book on Eventbrite. buff.ly/RzvduQ7

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Women's History Scotland @womenshistscot.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📢 Please share widely! Our speaker for the annual Sue Innes Memorial Lecture is historian of Scottish emigration, Professor Marjory Harper! 📅 Saturday 24 October 🕑 2.00–3.30pm 📍 AK Bell Library, Perth 🎟️ Book via Ticket Tailor: www.tickettailor.com/events/women... Non-WHS members welcome!

Poster for the Women’s History Scotland annual Sue Innes Memorial Lecture. It advertises a lecture by Professor Marjory Harper titled “Testimonies of Transition and Transformation: Female Voices from the Scottish Diaspora.” The event takes place on Saturday 24 October, 2–3:30pm, at Soutar Theatre, AK Bell Library, York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP. Admission is free, with tickets available via a QR code. The poster includes a photograph of Professor Harper and an image of a historical Canadian immigration poster showing a woman standing in a rural landscape.

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 18/09/2026

We warmly welcome applications to join the Fellowship of the Society. Next closing dates: 5 Oct and 14 December. Fellowship is open to those who've made a scholarly research contribution to #history in all sectors (within & beyond higher education) in the UK/worldwide bit.ly/4iOu51g #Skystorians

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Apply for Fellowship - RHS

Closing dates for next applications: Mondays 5 October and 14 December 2026 Fellowships are awarded to those who have made an original contribution to historical scholarship, typically through the a...

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Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here is the link to read my World of Interiors feature about the Cinema Museum house in the former workhouse where Charlie Chaplin was confined as a child: www.worldofinteriors.com/story/cinema...

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Emotion pictures: how you can help secure a happy ending for Lambeth’s Cinema Museum

The founders of Britain’s best collection of cinema memorabilia are urgently casting around for donations in order to secure their home

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TODAY, TODAY, TODAY! If you are at a loose end in B'ham this evening, come along to Bacchus for drinks and historical chat! We will be there from 6pm.

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The IHR are running a couple of courses that new historians may be interested in. You have to pay for them, and we can't vouch for them but here are the links! First up is writing/pitching a trade book (£240)

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Writing and Pitching Your Trade Non-Fiction Book

Discovery Course (PAID)

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Karen Averby 🌊 @karenaverby.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎶Tomorrow, tomorrow...only a day away...🎵 Freelance/ independent historians/ built heritage/ historical archaeologists, researchers,etc Independent Historians Network social meetup TOMORROW, BIRMINGHAM 6pm. Pls message @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social or contact via independenthistorians.org/contact/

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I know it's only September...but there are plans afoot for an IHN Christmas party! Start dusting down your Christmas jumpers, polishing your Christmas sparkle, and practicing your dance moves* *entirely optional, unless someone can teach us an 18th century festive dance

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Louiseyhannah's Festive Christmas Twitch Dance

Alt: Louiseyhannah's Festive Christmas Twitch Dance

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Luke Seaber @thelong1930s.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Please share this with anyone who might be interested - full-time permanent teaching post in History/Politics on UCL’s International Foundation Year. (The disadvantage is you have to work with me, but otherwise I can promise it’s a great opportunity!) www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

If anyone is interested in going to this then DM us - we could get a group together and visit en masse! :-)

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Victoria County History @vch-home.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

NEW 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 #LocalHistory

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Contributing Editor at Victoria County History Hampshire

Recruiting now: Contributing Editor on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board

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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

not sure if this is brilliant or frankly horrifying, but a thread worth casting your eyes over!

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