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British History Online @bho.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New #OpenAccess #History: Alice Thornton’s Books Reassessing the Life Writings of a Seventeenth-Century Woman Edited by Cordelia Beattie, Suzanne Trill, Joanne Edge. www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

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Alice Thornton’s Books | Reassessing the Life Writings of a Seventeent

This book is the first dedicated study of Alice Thornton (1626–1707) and her life writings, offering unprecedented insights into how one early modern woman

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Lucas Haasis @lhaasis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join us 8–9 October for "The Prize Papers of the American War of Independence" at The National Archives, UK, and online. Explore newly catalogued documents from captured ships that reveal wartime lives and a global conflict. Register: www.eventbrite.de/e/the-prize-... #Rev250 #earlymodern #history

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The Prize Papers of the American War of Independence (Online)

An International Workshop on the UK Prize Papers and the American War of Independence: Wartime Lives, Capture, and Transnational Exchange

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I have managed to grow a baby aubergine - first time trying them ; have had them planted all summer and thought noting was happening but spotted this today - not sure if I should eat it or see if it will grow bigger

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

‘Guess who just got back today?’ My colleague Claire and I do a lyric of the week and Thin Lizzy’s The Boys are Back in Town seemed like a good week 1 way to go

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Thin Lizzy Phil Lynott Live Bass Performance

ALT: Thin Lizzy Phil Lynott Live Bass Performance

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Boydell & Brewer @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣 Call for Papers - Women in Maritime Business. Deadline 1 October. buff.ly/nqtJ04u #WomensHistory #Skystorians #MaritimeHistory #BusinessHistory

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A beautiful evening as I cross the Tamar on the Torpoint ferry (I still love doing this every time) to give a talk to the Rame Peninsula History Group on naval aspects of the British Civil Wars in Devon this evening

View from Torpoint ferry crossing into Cornwall

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 19/09/2026

We also announced the return of the Society's annual 'International Fellows Lecture': chance to hear about new research by RHS Fellows working outside the UK: bit.ly/4xUZnLS The 2026 lecturer is Prof Amy Froide in a lecture co-hosted @echistsoc.bsky.social to mark its centenary year #Skystorians

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The Society's 'International Fellows Lecture', 2026 - RHS

The Royal Historical Society is pleased to announce the recommencement of its annual International Fellows Lecture. The 2026 lecture will be given by Professor Amy Froide (University of Maryland, Balt...

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

17th C research time at the Caird library today at the National Maritime Museum and I rather liked the rhino in Edward Barlows journal as well as the more obvious maritime scenes

Scene from Edward Barlow journal showing a ship and a Chinese junk

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 11/09/2026

Applications now invited for the Society's next round of research funding: for Postgraduates, studying for a PhD, and Early Career Historians, within 5 years of completing a doctorate: bit.ly/4ywZi0S Grants of £500-£1000 to pursue research. Closing date 4 December 2026 #Skystorians 1/2

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Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: December 2026 deadlines - RHS

The Society invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians at a range of career stages — with closing dates from 4 December 2026. Postgraduate Research Support Grants, 2026-...

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drhelendoe.bsky.social @drhelendoe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Call for papers for online conference on the history of maritime businesswomen. Please circulate. @globalmarhist.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social @nmireland.bsky.social @plymprivateer.bsky.social @journalmaritime.bsky.social

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Curator Noel Campbell recently spoke with Currachaí na Sceirí’s Shane Holland about his group’s Slí ár Sinsear – Voyage of our Ancestors, a months long, community project, to row from Ireland to Scotland in a Béal Deirg currach. www.museum.ie/.../Traditio.... #NMIBlog #MaritimeHistory #CuratorBlog

Traditional wooden rowing boat (a Belderrig currach) moored in the clear waters of Portpatrick Harbour, Scotland. A Mayo GAA flag is attached to the aft, which bears painted Gaelic text. In the background, a stone harbour wall, rocky shoreline, historic waterfront buildings, and a large hilltop hotel overlook the bay under bright sunshine and a cloudless blue sky. The image highlights maritime heritage, traditional boat-building, coastal culture, and historic harbour landscapes.

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Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sea monsters in Abraham Ortelius's Theatrum orbis terrarum. Be careful sailing near Tiguex!

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Early Modern Conflict, War and Violence Network @earlymodernwar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This event wouldn't have been possible without all our participants, and in particular our wonderful keynote speakers, Andrew Hopper and Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social. Thank you very much again for your support.

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Early Modern Conflict, War and Violence Network @earlymodernwar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

For our second keynote, Prof Elaine Murphy spoke on her ongoing project on wartime separation as experienced by 17c sailors and their wives. Her look into personal letters offered a truly fascinating insight into the lives and minds of these families - thank you Elaine! @plymprivateer.bsky.social ⚓

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Delighted to be attending and speaking at the Beyond the Battlefield conference in Exeter over the next few days

Programme for conference showing my paper

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Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our 🌠 Series Advisory Board for Early Modern Maritime Humanities 🙏 Fred Hocker, Vasa @elsjevankessel.bsky.social @medievalmariner.bsky.social @stevementz.bsky.social @plymprivateer.bsky.social @schottemargaret.bsky.social Sebastian Sobecki, Toronto Uni @suzezij.bsky.social brill.com/page/forthco...

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I can be found on Day 2 of this great conference - as can a load of other brilliant speakers

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New series announcement! Early Modern Maritime Humanities 1400-1800: Oceans in History & Culture Series Editors: @clairejowitt.bsky.social & John McAleer Publisher: @dgb-mem.bsky.social brill.com/page/forthco... Feel free to DM me with questions, or email me at Erika.Gaffney@degruyterbrill.com

A series announcement designed to look like the front cover of a book. The featured image is a painting in which two storm-tossed ships appear (a small one at left, a larger one at right).

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Bases of operations for research for a few days in Oxford

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Early Modern Conflict, War and Violence Network @earlymodernwar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 conference, Beyond the Battlefield, taking place at the University of Exeter on 1-3 September! See below for more details, and register to attend in person or online here: forms.gle/faYxSdQSzxQ5... Please help us spread the word!

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Visited the military museum in Cartagena - naval one was closed! Interesting collection and a beautiful 18th C set of buildings - some lovely 18th C cannon and shot; great model of Cartagena showing the dockyard and an Enigma machine #navalhistory

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Cartagena in Spain has some great naval heritage to wander around

Exterior of Arsenal of Cartagena - statue of a soldier on guard

Anchor outside Cartagena Arsenal - naval base

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

S61 Delfín submarine - now a Museum ship in Torrevieja - in service 1973-2003. My research may be 17th C based but I do love a submarine museum on holiday

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are open. We're inviting proposals from early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to pursue an independent research project. Learn more: bit.ly/4xWduAS

A colour block banner promoting Postdoctoral Fellowships funding. Deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026

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Shannon K. Supple @mazarine.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Research fellowships at Yale’s Beinecke Library! 📜📚 First: Short-term Research Fellowship (2027-2028) For anyone not a student. (Students: see next post.) Application deadline is August 15, 2026. beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/fel...

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Lou Roper @roperlou.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

this week's delivery of splendid @memorients.bsky.social 'stuff' has arrived in good order

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Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Don't forget that the closing date for our Maddock Research Fellowships is the close of business next Thursday, 30th July: marshlibrary.ie/about/news-e...

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Prof Tracey Hill @tracelarkhall.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A window into living conditions in 1628: Joane Bullocke, a tenant of the Fishmongers, is asking for stairs to be installed in the house she lives in because she is lame and struggles to get up the ladder to the trapdoor that leads to her room (the Company agreed to pay for the stairs).

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Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

One in four academic history positions in post-92s are gone since 2019 alone. One in four. We don't have data for 2025-6 and I doubt it magically got better.

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Cheates Discovered is my new favourite 17th C Naval History doc - who doesn’t love discovering those who try and defraud the navy

A document from 17th C with title the Cheates discovered

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Saw War Horse at National Theatre - very impressive production - managed to get a front row seat so felt like right in the action

Poster for War Horse at National Theatre

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 13/07/2026

We have the following 3 calls for research funding for RHS Fellows & Members: bit.ly/4wwSMGu > 'Open Research Grants', for mid & later career historians > 'Early Career Fellowship Grants', for postdocs > Martin Lynn Scholarship', for PhD research in African history Closing 4 September #Skystorians

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Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: September 2026 deadlines - RHS

The Society invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians at a range of career stages — with closing dates of 4 September 2026. Early Career Fellowship Grants, 2026-27* off...

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The British Library is always a cool place to work and today is cool inside as well!

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Louth shrine is set up; BBC NI is on - An ‘Lú Abú

A Louth flag, a felted red and white man and some wool colours for Louth

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I’m known for my collection of awesome rubber ducks / someone made two ceramic ducks with gold beaks specially for me - very cute

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Magic- An Lú Abú! I got the colours out - my colleague felted this for me -

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I was looking for shade at a very sunny Cotehele in Cornwall today and found some great spots

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 15/06/2026

'What’s the value of a History PhD? A view from business' bit.ly/4elv1cW In this new post, Richard Marks charts the skills gained from completing a doctorate. From project design & management to data retrieval & analysis, History PhDs bring capacity and experience that are in demand #Skystorians

Opening page of RHS blog post: 'What’s the value of a History PhD? A view from business'. Full abstract:

"In this post we hear from Dr Richard Marks, a former business analyst who, having completed a PhD in 2024, now works as an independent historical researcher and author. After a long career outside education, Richard’s experience both of business and PhD research means he’s well placed to identify the broader skills History PhDs acquire while designing and studying for a doctorate. In creating and completing a PhD, you’re gaining capacity in project design and management, data retrieval and analysis, as well as engagement with varied audiences. Such skills are central to professions beyond higher education and highly valued by employers. Richard was one of 25 researchers who attended a recent workshop for independent historians, organised by the Royal Historical Society and held at the University of Warwick in May 2026."

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Kevin O'Sullivan @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Unbelievable!!!!

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Punt forward from Sam Mulroy from Louth is mishandled by Ethan Rafferty. LOUTH WIN

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Irish wine (at many levels this is not a good thing - should wine be grown in Co. Louth) but my mum grew up beside where the winery is now and we are curious to try

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Announcing a new book series with @dgb-mem.bsky.social - Connected Worlds in Early Modernity Series Editors: Christina Lee & Julia Schleck brill.com/page/518510 Pls contact me - erika.gaffney@degruyterbrill.com - with questions &/or book proposals! Image: 1700 map of the world by Paolo Petrini

A double-hemisphere map of the world from 1700. Around the circular map elements in the center are depictions of figures from classical mythology, and also of the planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury.

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Navy Records Society @navyrecords.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our 133rd AGM will take place at 1600 on Wednesday 1st July 2026. It will be held as a hybrid meeting hosted at King’s College London. Members are invited to attend with an opportunity to give a short presentation - for more details, visit: www.navyrecords.org.uk/events/ #navyrecords #navalhistory

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Kevin O'Sullivan @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Cmon Louth! First win over the Dubs since 1973!

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm so pleased to announce this new book series with @dgb-mem.bsky.social - Genders & Sexualities in the Early Modern World Series Editors: Elizabeth Rhodes, James Daybell & Merry Wiesner-Hanks brill.com/page/forthco... Image: The Concert, 1623, by Gerrit van Honthorst; National Gallery of Art

A colorful C17th painting of men and women gathered around a table, playing instruments and singing. In the background are revelers, including a man holding up a glass.

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The Shred rocking the Freedom Field festival in Plymouth

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Elaine Murphy @plymprivateer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Cornwall doesn’t disappoint in the sun but some of the south west coast path up and downs were a slog in the heat but a boat trip back to Looe from Polperro made up for it as did an ice cream (not pictured)

South west coast path - sign for Polperro

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