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Lynn Marriott

@lynnmarriott.bsky.social
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A lover of all things interesting, historical and social. Midlands 4 Cities funded PhD student at University of Warwick. Enjoys studying religious nonconformity. Likes random facts and people! ✝️

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 18/09/2026
If you're starting an MA or PhD in #History this term, please consider joining @royalhistsoc.org as a Postgraduate Member. Applications are welcome, with next closing date of 5 Oct bit.ly/4x3eX6S The Society offers research funding, events, publications, history news, and networking #Skystorians
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Apply for Postgraduate Membership - RHS
Closing dates for next applications: Mondays 5 October and 14 December 2026   The Society's Postgraduate Membership is for those studying History, or a cognate subject, at a higher level (from Masters...
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Dr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This looks like an intriguing part time job for an independent (or underemployed) historian 🗃️: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSX171/c...
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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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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
You are what you eat, right? But did you know there’s a history behind the food in your cupboard? In the first episode of CHALLENGING HISTORIES, @amyfuller.bsky.social talks to expert of food and colonialism, Dr Peggy Brunache. Listen wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/challenging-...
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Nadine Akkerman @misswalsingham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢Here's a fully funded 4-year PhD position at Leiden within the ERC project LangPro led by Dr Alisa van de Haar, and co-supervised by yours truly, on professional opportunities for women in the early modern language sector: careers.universiteitleiden.nl/job/PhD-Posi... Apply by 15 Oct 2026
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PhD Position Women in the Early Modern Language Sector
PhD Position Women in the Early Modern Language Sector
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today is my 50th birthday and my children have worked together to get a card that I would love!
A Bayeux tapestry inspired 50th birthday card saying ‘officially half a sentry’ with a man in chain mail cut in half!
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Dunblane Cathedral @dunblanecathedral.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🥡 Dunblane Cathedral has a collection point for donating goods needed for Stirling Women’s Aid. The donations to bring, if you are able, are as follows: 🛒 Deodorants, Shower gels, Shampoo, Conditioners as well as vouchers for Tesco and Morrisons
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Curator Rob @curatorrob.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Remember that time when I did the whole glass furnace thing @butserancientfarm.co.uk with our PhD student, Kim (and team)? Well they only went and made a film of it! 🤩 It's 20 mins, but worth every second. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yci4...
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Can We Re-create Roman Window Glass? | 3 Day Experiment.
YouTube video by Butser Ancient Farm
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Cat Mahoney @catmahoney.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Come and work with us! 5 yr fixed term post with a bunch of very good eggs. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSU894/l...
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Lecturer in Media and Culture - Grade 7/8 at University of Liverpool
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer in Media and Culture - Grade 7/8 on jobs.ac.uk!
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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Just a heads up for those who use JSTOR...
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
In case anyone needs it, to have the ‘mubble-fubbles’ (16th century) means to have a fit of despondency or low spirits, such as the end-of-summer blues.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Another one!!!!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
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Manon C Williams @manoncwilliams.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Please circulate! Calling all PhDs and ECRs working on themes related to health, welfare, and community in the early modern maritime world: submit abstracts by 30 September to join this one-day workshop at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich on 14 January 2027. www.rmg.co.uk/collections/...
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Call for Papers: Health, Welfare, and Mutual Support in Maritime Communities, 1550 – 1850
A one-day workshop/symposium on 14 January 2027 at the National Maritime Museum, focusing on the disciplinary crossroads between medical, social, and maritime history
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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) @medievalists.bsky.social Info ⬇️ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...
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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict
A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the mos...
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Anna Cusack @annacusack.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If anyone needs an early modernist for lecturing, consultation, copy editing, or freelance work. I have a lot of experience and would appreciate any work sent my way for the next academic year! #EarlyModern Things are looking a little grim!
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Lecturer in English and Creative Writing School of Law Humanities and Social Sciences University of Plymouth Location: Plymouth Salary: £39,906 to £56,535
What we’re looking for

You will have:

    A PhD in English, Creative Writing, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional standing)
    Expertise in a contemporary area of writing practice, narrative design, digital storytelling, creative technologies, or a closely related field
    The ability to teach creatively across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules
    An emerging or established profile in research, publication, professional practice, or knowledge exchange
    A strong interest in the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and other emerging technologies for writing, creativity, and culture
    Excellent communication, collegiality and a commitment to supporting student success

We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose work bridges traditional literary forms with new modes of storytelling, audience engagement, and creative production.
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Dr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#JobFairy - if the US is a safe place for you then Princeton is looking for a Historian of Britain & its Empire 🗃️ apply.interfolio.com/190698
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Paul Russell @pwrussell.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
To the Express this is a ‘jaw dropping list’ of items given for free to asylum seekers. To any normal person, with an ounce of human feeling, it’s a heart wrenching list of some basic necessities, provided to people who have come here, out of desperation, with nothing but the clothes on their back
Label listing the following items 

SINGLE AASC COMBINED
SET WITH PANS
WH CODE: PANCOMBS
Contents Details:
1 X Duvet (S)
2 X Pillow
2 X Face cloth
2 X Hand towel
2 X Bath towel
2 X Duvet cover (S)
2 X Pillowcase
2 X Fitted sheet (S)
1 X 1pc 10.5" dinner plate
1 X Ipe 7.5" side plate
1 X 1pc 5.25" cereal bowls
1 X 1pc 9 oz mug
1 X 1pc 8 oz glass tumbler
1 * Ipc stainless steel Dinner Knife
1 X Ipe stainles steel Dinner Fork
1 X Ipe stainles) steel Dessert Spoon
1 X 1pe stainless steel Tea Spoon
1 X 20cm Noa-Stick Frying Pan
1 X 16cm Non-Stick Saucepan
1 X Tea Towel
1 X Toilet Roll
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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) @medievalists.bsky.social medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...
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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict
A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the mos...
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 31/07/2026
Joe's article also features in selection of recent 'Transactions' articles which consider 'The Historian's Craft and Practice: new writing on history teaching and historical research' bit.ly/4bPGJvW All 15 articles are published Open Access and free to read #Skystorians 2/2
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The Historian's Craft and Practice: new writing on history teaching and historical research - RHS
The Society's academic journal, Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, publishes a wide range of content from historians of all disciplinary backgrounds and career stages, worldwide. This inclu...
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Look where I am!!??!! Just heading to the cafe to test the scones before anything else…
Entrance of the Merchants’ Adventurers Hall
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Youngest child going off to a large guiding camp soon, so I’ve spent the afternoon labelling ANYTHING that hasn’t moved for 2 seconds. Socks are really hard to label I’ve found…! I need a darkened room and a lie down now 🤪
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Dr Martin Roberts @robertsmartino.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Frightening.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Supporting Spain tonight for the only reason that Morrisons have randomly given me them in their sweepstake. If Spain wins, I get lots of More points. 💁‍♀️🇪🇸What’s a girl to do?
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Look where I am!!!!!! @curatorrob.bsky.social
Me just about to go into Fishbourne Roman Palace feeling very excited!
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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The next meeting of the Bourne End, Buckinghamshire #OnePlaceStudy Society, on Thursday July 16, is another ‘fireside chat.’ The local residents contributing to this informal conversation are Pat McGraw and Dave Kimber, who will share their memories of Bourne End. #OnePlaceWednesday
Bourne End One-Place Study. 
Image: Photo of The Walnut Tree, a public house. The main building is a brick-built, whitewashed two-storey and two-bay house, with a red-tiled roof and flanking brick chimneys. There is a small, single-storey extension (also brick-built and whitewashed, with a red-tiled roof) on the left, and a single-storey wooden building which may be a function room. The tops of trees behind the buildings can be seen, and the sky is blue with white clouds. 
One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.
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Lincoln Branch of UCU @uculincolnbranch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This week, University of Lincoln, have briefed 142 colleagues that ~33 roles need to be cut across 7 schools before Sept 2026. We are processing the news with members, and now in a collective consultation with the SLT. The rationale is as murky as ever. Send solidarity our way, more info to come
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Prof Tracey Hill @tracelarkhall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Please join us as we take the time machine back 400 years!
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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Come and work with us @trusselluk.bsky.social! We're hiring a policy manager in our Social Security & Work programme. Help drive policy change to help ensure no one has to turn to a food bank to survive. Closing date 27th July. Please share with your networks. www.trussell.org.uk/jobs/policy-...
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Policy Manager | Trussell
To manage the programme’s policy activity and provide support and expertise to help ensure effective delivery of the programme’s strategy to influence policy change.
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Dr Dwight Turner @dturner300.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
As always when it's my birthday, I like to offer you all something, a few words, to say thanks for all the kindness and care over the years. My best to you all. D x 🙏🏿 #SundayThoughts #birthdayvibes
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The crisis in UK higher education is worsening week by week — Exeter University is one of the best in the UK, with superb lecturers (and several You’re Dead To Me guests), but it’s planning massive job cuts in History, Archaeology, Classics — see the petition below to lend your voice in support
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Just joined the @baphist.bsky.social and very much looking forward to my research into the rise of the Baptist Church in the Diocese of Lincoln and the role of women. But first, coffee
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Rev. Dr. Liz Gloyn @lizgloyn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
There's a template letter that folks might like to use to the President. Adapt at will.
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Template e-mail to support Exeter colleagues against redundancies
To: president @ exeter.ac.uk [remove spaces] Subject: Opposition to compulsory redundancies at Exeter Dear Professor Roberts, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the recently announced r...
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Danielle Terrazas Williams @drdanielletw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Job Opportunity! Lecturer in Early Modern British History University of Sheffield - School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities Fixed term www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRZ392/l...
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Lecturer in Early Modern British History at University of Sheffield
Apply now for the Lecturer in Early Modern British History role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
My hydration break is involving fermented grape juice, lovely and cold and much cheering for Ecuador 🇪🇨! It’s a good Thursday evening so far 😉
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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Finds Liaison Assistant (part time) Durham County Council Location: Spennymoor Salary: £26,403 (pay award pending) BAJR approved Closing Date: July 2, 2026 www.bajr.org/job-ad/finds...
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Finds Liaison Assistant - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Salary: £26,403 (pay award pending) BAJR approvedClosing Date: 02/07/26Location: Council Offices, Green Lane, Spennymoor
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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Still time to book a place at my talk at Hampshire Archives - Hampshire County Council next Monday. Includes a case study from my #OnePlaceStudy of St Mary Bourne. shop.hants.gov.uk/products/rec... #Hampshire #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Records of the Poor - On-site talk at Hampshire Record Office - Monday
Records of the Poor - On-site talk Monday 22nd June 2026 6.00pm to 7.00pm Location - Hampshire Record Office, Winchester This talk looks at some examples of pre-1834 Poor Law Documents (Settlement Cer...
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benedictjephcote.bsky.social @benedictjephcote.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A little ask to see if there are Nottinghamshire historians or genealogists on here ?
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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Q for people who study objects in the past, especially jewellery: I have a testator bequeathing 'a ring of golde with harebones'. Anyone encountered a similar ring, or a ring with bones before?
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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
repost if you think fascism is bad
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Enjoyed a wonderful two days at the University of Warwick’s Postgraduate History Conference, where there were 20+ papers exploring the breadth and depth of what is being researched and studied by PGRs etc. Absolutely excellent and well done to the organisers #beatkumin and #evienash etc
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Warwick History Post-Doc Club @post-doc-club.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
DIGITIZATION & CITIZEN SCIENCE Inviting collaborative research to transcribe handwriting Weds 22 Oct 5pm Harry Smith & Emily Vine of the Material Culture of Wills, 1540-1790 project at the University of Exeter All welcome (not restricted to post-docs). Register free: www.bit.ly/dig-cit-sci
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Simon Jones @simonjones.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Combining: 🎩Workhouse scandal 👵Working people's voices 📰Verbatim reporting in 19th & early 20thC newspapers 👩‍💻Access through digitisation 🕵️A historian! = A💥thread of real nitty gritty history.
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Evie Nash @evienash.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
If you're in the area this week pop down to the Warwick PG history conference. All welcome!
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
SAVAGE CUTS: The University of Sussex has said it plans to cut 200 jobs as part of an attempt to save £35m pa. Two voluntary redundancy schemes have already shed 528 staff in the last year. #HigherEd #EduSky www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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University of Sussex aims to cut 200 jobs in £35m annual savings drive
Trade union Unison says the cuts will only heap "strain and uncertainty" on the staff who remain.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Had a wonderful time in Ely. Just as we were leaving, I found a lovely ‘wonky’ house with an enormous chimney stack. Very picturesque.
A winky house in Ely with a large chimney.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Continuing my church crawling in Cambridge. Rather warm but a very enjoyable day.
The round church in Cambridge
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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Lynn Marriott @lynnmarriott.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Enjoying a great weekend away in Ely. Got to do some church crawling, as well as evensong. Very enjoyable all round.
Ely cathedral with really old buildings in front
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Lee-Anne Rose @lrose39.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Methodist Asylum Project are looking to recruit a new project manager following the retirement of the current role holder. Please see details below and share @bishopbarry.bsky.social
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