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Jackie Eales

@jackieeales.bsky.social
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President of the British Association for Local History and Professor Emerita at Canterbury Christ Church University. Historian of English Civil Wars, Puritanism, Early Modern Women and Kent. Former President of the Historical Association

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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
That's a very useful database!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ha!
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
After we bought our weight in books at the Mark Twain Library annual book sale in Redding, Connecticut, we went to Redding and ate our weight in chocolate ice cream at Dr. Mike's in Bethel: Main Street (Rt 302). It doesn't get any better than this.
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Lady Liberty has a voice, @jackieeales.bsky.social
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
@susanwabuda.bsky.social Our equivalent of Lady Liberty!
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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, we are joined the Executive Director of the Rowntree Society, Nick Smith, to learn more about the organisation. Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
On a blue background with white writing, the words "local history matters" appear in a speech bubble with a white clipart microphone above it.
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Jon of The North @krauza.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
You're going to get left behind if you don't use Al." Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Sad news Susan, but I can see how low visitor numbers have had an impact on the decision.
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Did you know a rainbow 🌈 is a 360° circle, but only people at very high altitudes can see the full circle.
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
for @jackieeales.bsky.social as the US prepares to celebrate its 250th.
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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Just back from a heartening second meeting of the National Maternity & Neonatal Taskforce. Glad that the new Secretary of State chaired it himself. Next month will be a big one for maternity safety with reports from both @dockendenltd.bsky.social and Baroness Amos. May their recommendations be wise!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Has anyone else received emails from someone offering 'Strengthening Academic Discovery' for one of their books?
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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
#ICYMI: The BALH Head Office is relocating! Find our new address to update your records, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-balh-he... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
On a light blue background is the BALH logo, which is a navy blue
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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Join us on 17 October in Sherborne to learn about six centuries of protest. From the Peasants' Revolt to the "Wildcat" strikes, the conference will explore how these events have shaped communities and identities. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/dorset26 #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
A drawing depicting the Peasants' Revolt in Somerset
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
A beautiful ceremony yesterday in Canterbury, for the reception and enthronement of the new archbishop and primate, Sarah Mullally, and a reason for rejoicing.
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
U2's audacious iconographical use of the Statue of Liberty may be of interest to @jackieeales.bsky.social
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Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The debate here actually seems relatively measured! More than one can sometimes say about these questions…
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English Civil War @englishcivilwar.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
It's a great listen! Already engendering lots of ... comments on our Facebook post about it.
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Greatly enjoyed recording this!
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British History Online @bho.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Please note we have very limited access to BlueSky's chat & DMS. If you need support with using BHO, please contact us via our contact form here: www.british-history.ac.uk/contact-us
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Well, I wonder how many politicians read History Today? @historytoday.com
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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Woman ever so carefully selecting her fruit while saleswoman (and cat) struggle to remain patient. By Louise Moillon, 1631. Today is her day.
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Alistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 09/01/2026
Yup. But the extra ‘o’ is just
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a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
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Laurence Rowe @laurencerowe.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Similar in Norwich. Strangers Hall is named for them. “in 1582 there were 4,678, roughly a third of the city's population.” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange...
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Strangers' Hall - Wikipedia
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I am currently working on a research project into Canterbury’s French speaking, early modern Walloon Community. It's been calculated that in the early 17th C they numbered between 2-3,000, or a third of the city's population. They were mainly weavers of wool and later of silk.
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English Civil War @englishcivilwar.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
🗣️🎧 Love history podcasts? From @histfest.bsky.social's 'Uprising' to @1642author.bsky.social's 'Cavalier Cast'. we've compiled a list of the best shows about the English Civil Wars that you can listen to right now 👉 earlofmanchesters.co.uk/the-best-eng...
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The best English Civil Wars podcasts
We love hearing about the 17th Century and the English Civil Wars – and there are now plenty of podcasts that allow you to dive into this endlessly fascinating period of history! To help you find the…
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Ted Vallance @tedvallance.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Always a pleasure to see the Tatterjacks perform during the festive period #urbanmorris
Some Morris dancers performing on an urban street
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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Join a family history society for help, support and community. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy www.familyhistoryfederation.com/join-fhs
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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
We had a great day in Canterbury yesterday for our Autumn Meeting! Many thanks to our Meetings Secretaries for arranging a fabulous programme, and to our guides at St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral.
A group of people standing in front of the ruins at St Augustine’s Abbey with Canterbury Cathedral visible in the background
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Are you restoring access to Ethos? Theses online.
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I am always amazed something that old and fragile has survived without being chipped or cracked.
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Prof. Louise J. Wilkinson @medievalfemina.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
It was such a wonderful setting. Thanks for coming along.
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Just extraordinary!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Lion?
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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Died (alas!) on this day in 1625, the remarkable painter Sofonisba Anguissola. Here, self portrait as a young woman, showing off her talents in 1556.
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It's a great book, as are your contributions.
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Ann Laura Hughes @annlaurahughes.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Great to see it in print!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/product/the-... published today, a fantastic teaching resource and a super Xmas present. With contributions from @annlaurahughes.bsky.social @isminipells.bsky.social @waseemahmed98.bsky.social @denisegreany.bsky.social Richard Cust, Andy Hopper (Ed.) Oh, and me.
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The civil wars in 100 objects - The World Turned Upside Down
The civil wars that took place between 1638 and 1651, and their aftermath, were the most destabilising conflicts that the British and Irish peoples have ever endured. During these times everyday peop...
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Historical Association Canterbury @canterburyha.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
All are welcome to our next event. Professor Mark Knights (U of Warwick) works on the political culture of early modern Britain. In this lecture, he will examine Britain’s long struggle with corruption and its impact on the British Empire.
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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
A good time, it seems, for a thread about public sculptures of, and by, women that have been installed in the last 10 years or so... Aphra Benn in Canterbury, Licoricia in Winchester, Mary Anning in Lyme Regis, Dervorguilla in Oxford...
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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Christian Clarkson of Simpson Brown look at the work they carried out at the iconic castle of Carrickfergus. Done as part of a City Deal, their work shows that we can still learn more from even the most extensively studied castle. To find out more read here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/11...
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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
This month is the 400th anniv of the passing of Sofonisba Anguissola. Art Herstory commemorates the moment with a (very) limited edition hard cover journal. Order your copy at artherstory.net/product/sofo... Available on Etsy as well (10% discount thru 11/13): www.etsy.com/listing/4383...
Art Herstory's new Sofonisba Anguissola journal standing upright on the floor at the foot of a decorated evergreen tree, surrounded by wrapped gifts and behind a wavy red ribbon with tiny gold balls or bells under each wave.
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Elisabeth R. Anker @libankerdc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The #1 lesson from yesterday’s blowout: Humanities majors killed on the job market 1) Mamdani- Africana Studies 2) Spanberger -French 3) Sherill - Global History
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Great to see this excellent book now in print, featuring one of Brilliana Harley's letters and 99 other fascinating civil war objects @susanwabuda.bsky.social www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/product/the-...
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The civil wars in 100 objects - The World Turned Upside Down
The civil wars that took place between 1638 and 1651, and their aftermath, were the most destabilising conflicts that the British and Irish peoples have ever endured. During these times everyday peop...
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Your podcast, @jackieeales.bsky.social brought back happy memories of Joan Henderson in the IHR, explaining to thie American the origins of Lady Brilliana's name.
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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Thank you @jackieeales.bsky.social your podcast on Lady Brilliana Harley during the British and Irish Civil Wars is TERRIFIC! You have brought her before us in the most vivid way. @tonyriches.bsky.social www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/bril... @world-turned.bsky.social #History #Podcast
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Brilliana Harley - A woman of faith and substance - The World Turned Upside Down
Brilliana Harley was one of the heroines of the British and Irish civil wars. A deeply religious woman, in her husband’s absence, Brilliana successfully
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Delighted my podcast on Brilliana Harley has been released. She died on 29th October 1643 of a 'defluxion of the lungs ', probably pneumonia @susanwabuda.bsky.social @suwesterman.bsky.social @sdamussen.bsky.social @annlaurahughes.bsky.social @jamesdaybell.bsky.social @englishcivilwar.bsky.social
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Thank you!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Terrific!
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Jackie Eales @jackieeales.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Just tried the free Transkribus site with poor results. Is the paid subscription any better for 17th century handwriting? What about 19th century wills?
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