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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 19h

Don't forget our next in-person event this Saturday! We have a stellar line-up of speakers which you won't want to miss! Details and tickets: www.llafur.org/events/or-wi...

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"Or will you remain alert and determined": The Culture of 1926 - Llafur

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Pontypridd at Night, 1953, painting by Esther Grainger, 1912-90, Cardiff-born Welsh artist and teacher (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales).

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James Phillips @jjphillips94.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Join us in Cardiff on the 17 October for an exploration of the culture of 1926. Details on how to book are on the @llafur.bsky.social website. @sslh.bsky.social @swminerslibrary.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk bsky.app/profile/llaf...

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Mark Walters @mark-walters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I passed this 1930’s church on Bull Bay Road in Amlwch a few times and just had to take a look. This is the Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Winefride. It was designed by an Italian architect to look like the upturned hull of a boat reflecting Amlwch’s maritime history.

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Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

‘Nash has located eight cave sites in south-west Ireland featuring rock art dating back from at least 15,000 years ago, around 5,000 years before the previous oldest example of humans in Ireland.’ www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales

During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hopefully the database will solve this glitch sometime soon.

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Rhys Kaminski-Jones @rhyskamjones.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yes, I never thought he'd be the only one in the archive! I'm not sure what basis they're using for what location data is or isn't searchable, and there are clearly some search glitches anyway with the current filters (e.g. Scottish regions will get you hits, but the "Scotland" filter gets none).

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I thought this might be the case when I saw your first message but didn't have time to search further. Thanks for the examples you've provided since.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Many thanks for your hard work in organising these sessions, James. They've been excellent.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Don't miss out on Cardiff Transformed 2026 - a day to discuss and debate key issues facing the Left today, including talks on 1926! ✊ ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This online session on the legacy of the General Strike and lockout in 1926, including its global significance, looks to be exciting. Contributions by Dr Stephanie Ward, @kasperbrasken.bsky.social , @joeredmayne.bsky.social and Michael Agboh-Davison. And it's free.

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Archif Menywod Cymru ~ Women's Archive Wales @amc-waw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ydych chi’n angerddol am hanes menywod? Oes diddordeb gennych chi yn hanes menywod yng Nghymru? Os felly, ymunwch ag Archif Menywod Cymru yn ein Cynhadledd Flynyddol eleni yn stadiwm bêl-droed Swansea.com, Glandŵr, Abertawe, 4-5 Hydref. Manylion llawn ar ein gwefan: www.womensarchivewales.org/cy/

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Archif Menywod Cymru ~ Women's Archive Wales @amc-waw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Are you passionate about women’s history? Are you interested in women’s history in Wales? If so, please join Women’s Archive Wales for our Annual Conference at Swansea.Com Football stadium, Landore, Swansea, on 4-5 October. Full details and booking on our website: www.womensarchivewales.org/en/

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The UK university crisis is a 5-nations crisis: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the UK. It needs a 5-nations approach to yield significant 5-nations solutions. Looking for a case study in how to get devolution right? Here it is, stuffed to the gills with actual experts eager to help.

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Queen’s University paid out £19.2m in redundancies during 2024-25, second in UK for staff payouts

Institution forced to absorb significant financial pain as it seeks to find savings

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Deterrent, Revenge or Justice? The Execution of Leslie James, The Last Woman Hanged in Wales Join authors John Wake and Mary Jones as they tell us about their latest book and the research behind it Wednesday 16 September, 2pm Book your place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

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"Deterrent, Revenge or Justice? The Execution of Leslie James, The Last Woman Hanged in Wales" at Glamorgan Archives

Tickets are now available for Deterrent, Revenge or Justice? The Execution of Leslie James, The Last Woman Hanged in Wales at Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 2:00PM. Cl...

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South Wales Record Society @swalesrecordsoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Not binary in the medieval period either - and as Brian Stock emphasised, plenty were aware of and valued text without being able to decode it themselves

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'The first phase of the project was to include a science exhibition, business units and 10 function rooms in what the university hoped would create 130 jobs and draw 200,000 visitors a year.' In another era, the migrant robber barons funded projects like this. 1/2

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Aberystwyth University pauses £53m Old College upgrade

The university says it will review rising costs on the hotel and museum plan for Old College.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Find out more about the 1926-related collections and resources available in our archives and libraries! 📚 Register for FREE for the next online event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

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1926 and Coalfield Community | 1926 a Chymuned Maes Glo

"And the dream that is born in the blaze of the sun": 1926 and Coalfield Community | 1926 a Chymuned Maes Glo

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As predicted by Kathleen Carpenter, #freshwater pioneer - Climate change, physical modification, invasive species, pollution, just some of the pressures facing Welsh lakes today. #WorldLakeDay #Idwal #Cymru #Wales #Llyn #Llynnau #envhist #ThursdayThrowback

Split image: on left view of Llyn Idwal lake basin in Eryri mountains, Wales; right quote about Welsh lakes by Dr. Kathleen Carpenter, freshwater pioneer at Aberystwyth University

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Interesting. Though Glamorgan isn't/wasn't rural, so something different happening there.

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Gethin Matthews @ww1cymru-wales.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In the Western Mail a hundred years ago today, a photograph of the WW1 memorial in Nelson (Glamorgan) - unveiled 19 Aug 1926. The report says that 3000 people were there for the ceremony. 56 names from WW1; 25 added for WW2. Details of the WW1 dead - www.nelson-ww1-memorial.org.uk/html/the_nam...

Picture in the Western Mail 21 August 1926 of the newly unveiled war memorial in Nelson

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James Phillips @jjphillips94.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

And very much looking forward to discussions about the long-lasting impacts of 1926. Hopefully you can join us on both 5th and 12th September.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Don't forget to register for our next event in our 1926 and Coalfield Community online series! We have a fantastic line up of speakers discussing 1926 in our archives, libraries and collections. 📅05.09.26 🕰️10am 🎟️Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

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Victorian Turkish Baths @victurk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#onthisday, 11 August 1864, #Llandudno #TurkishBaths opened on Ty Gwyn Road (tinyurl.com/4ewyuchd). Far too expensive to be successful, it only remained open for 3 years, but it inspired some great pages in a Ms sketchbook by Richard Greene, including an early of collage in art. 🗃️ #C19th

The bathhouse, from the rear, long after closure.

Opening page of a delightful illustrated manuscript telling the story of a visit to the Llandudno Turkish baths. (Richard Greene, Llandudno: its attractions and amusement [Sketch book], title page. Supplied by Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, The National Library of Wales, WlAbNL0 04441110)

The advertisement from the North Wales Chronicle (8 July 1865) used by Richard Greene in his collage (pic1)

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

'if Wales faces distinct challenges, why should it continue to accept the rules of a higher education market largely designed in England and for England?' Important. BUT if you only focus on universities' student-focused work you will NEVER sort them out. And NB, research isn't bound by nations.

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LONG READ: Importing students, exporting talent - Institute of Welsh Affairs

Dr Rhys ap Gwilym examines the findings from student data to better understand why Welsh higher education is under pressure.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Sad to hear of the death of Michael Roberts, historian of early modern work and gender. His classic article 'Sickles and Scythes' appeared in HWJ and he co-edited a fine book on gender history. He was an excellent colleague, always supportive, and will be missed. @historyworkshop.org.uk

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage – panel discussion at the National Eisteddfod

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

There's a good recent study of women and the Invasion by Hywel M. Davies that explores how the legend of the women has changed over time and gained salience at times of war. He suggests the 'assault' on a woman was a case of rape. www.uwp.co.uk/book/the-las...

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Lots of fascinating themes here.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A striking comment by Sue Bruley in her talk on women in 1926: the first Children in Need was held in 1926 by the BBC to help the children of miners during the lock out after the General Strike. Who knew?

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Excellent speakers. Should be a good event. Online and free.

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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today sees the start of the Royal Welsh Show! The Show was first held in 1904, at Aberystwyth. It was held annually at different locations, alternating between North and South Wales, until 1963 when its permanent site at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells was established.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join us for a bilingual panel discussion to celebrate the centenary of the 1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage! Learn about this in a Welsh context as we hear contributions from our panellists Dr Siân Rhiannon Williams, Annie Williams and Heather Aspinwall on the history of the north Wales march.

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James Phillips @jjphillips94.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our latest online series returns this weekend. Come and join us on Saturday morning for insights into the challenges faced by families during the 1926 lock-out and how they survived during the struggle.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Should be an interesting event with good speakers. Free and online.

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Don't forget our next online event is this Saturday! Join us for '“Blaring defiant tunes”: relief, resilience and jazz' with a great line up of talks from Sir Deian Hopkin, Sue Bowyer and Dr Steve Thompson. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales Ymunwch ag Ellie Gregory wrth iddi ymchwilio i brofiadau mamau di-briod yn Ne Cymru 1910-1921 trwy gofnodion cartrefi mamau Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth Caerdydd 24 Gorff 11yb Cadw lle bit.ly/4xWsI9b

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"Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales" at Glamorgan Archives

Tickets are now available for Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales at Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff on Friday 24th July 2026 at 11:00AM. Clic...

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 14/05/2026

Join us at 1pm on Friday 12 June for 'Historical Context: Labour in Crisis': bit.ly/4ns6yGZ Specialist historians set our changing political landscape in historical context. With expert insight from @emilyrobinson.bsky.social, @lisebutler.bsky.social, @gsoh31.bsky.social and Rohan McWilliam 1/2

Banner with text: Historical Context: Labour in Crisis? RHS Panel 12 June 2026

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 11/06/2026

#OtD 11 Jun 1919 racist rioting broke out in Cardiff, Wales, when white, mostly ex-servicemen attacked local residents of Afro-Caribbean, Somali and Yemeni descent. Disturbances lasted 4 days and ended with 3 dead and hundreds injured stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8319...

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Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society @llafur.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Don’t forget to register for our next online event which is TOMORROW!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Other useful items are: R. Colls and P. Dodds (eds.) Englishness: Politics and Culture, 1880-1920 Roy Porter (ed.) The Myths of the English Rebecca Langlands, ‘Britishness or Englishness? The Historical Problem of National Identity in Britain’, Nations and Nationalism, Vol. 5 (1999).

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Looks interesting. 18th June not 8th?

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

'Too many children leave school with "at best limited knowledge and understanding of the history of their own nation," many of Wales' leading academics write in an open letter to the Welsh Government.' Letter in full available at end of article. 1/3

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Leading academics write open letter with challenge to Wales on our history

Several of Wales' most prominent historians are urging the Welsh Government to act

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