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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

So pleased to see this new volume, Shopping in Eighteenth-Century Europe published in our Routledge series. Congratulations to My Hellsing and Johanna Ilmakunnas for putting together such an interesting collection of essays! #skystorians #c18th 🗃️

Cover of Shopping in Eighteenth-Century Europe - My Helsing and Johanna Ilmakunnas eds (Routledge 2025).

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Happiest of birthdays to Wolf, and to @annelouiseavery.bsky.social, who brings us tales Wolf, Old Fox and their world of quiet kindness, compassion, companionship, love and gentle magic. Today is a very good day to join Anne's patreon. [White Wolf by Patrice Murciano]

A white wolf looking out at the viewer, set against a blue forest background

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

During the long 1754 election campaign, Lady Susan Keck laughingly told her nephew that her campaigning had brought her to unusual biscuit prominence: 'I am now a woman of the utmost consequence and I am sold in Gingerbread in all the fairs.' [HMC Hamilton (suppl.), 176-7]

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Happy Easter weekend to all who celebrate! A time to talk, laugh & reminisce. Cook together, eat favourite foods & savour companionship. If you are on your own, rest, relax, cook, read good books, watch favourite films, walk in the sun or rain. Ivan Marchuk, 'Awakening' (1992)

A symbolic image by Marchuk: the face of a serene woman with her forehead banded by a delicate band
of Ukrainian blue and yellow, emerges from a complex woven golden background, dotted with poppies.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Congratulations to editors @hillaryburlock.bsky.social, @georgianlords.bsky.social and Tatjana LeBoff on the publication of Bath and Beyond: The Social and Cultural World of the Georgian Assembly Rooms. The volume contains a super collection of essays -- including Rachel's below!

Image of cover of new publication: Bath and Beyond: The Social and Cultural World of the Georgian Assembly Rooms published today; edited by Hillary Burlock, Robin Eagles and Tatjana LeBoff

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Yes, it's still in MS. This is the page of the diary. The diarist is 12 year old Betsey Wynne. Fortunately Prof Susan Dalton (@susandalton.bsky.social) has been able to point me to a publication that answered my question.

Page of 12 yr old Betsey Wynne's diary for Venice, 2-3 Feb. 1791. My initial question was for information about what the 'Fresco' was, which is mentioned in these lines of the 2 Feb. entry: 'Nous allames aux Fresco dans le Battellon de l'Ambassadeur ... Le Fresco fut superb il y avoit 3 battaux de Masques ainsi que la Peote du Comte d'Artois qui etoit bien belle.'

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Mary (née Bright), Marchioness of Rockingham (1735-1804). Burke told her to preserve her papers: "Your Names indeed ought to go down together; for it is no mean part you have had in the great services which that great and good man has done to his Country." (portait at Muncaster Castle)

3/4 length portrait of Mary, Marchioness of Rockingham, in a gilt wood frame; she stands on an angle, looking out at the viewer; a view of a slight, young woman with light brown hair, wearing an elegant mid-18C gown, trimmed with blue bows and lace

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

CMCH presents British Institutions & the Legacies of Enslavement Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU

Poster of event described in post above.
ECR speakers include:
Isabel Robinson (LJMU)
Cassandra Gooptar (University of Hull)
Lucy Moynihan (University of Liverpool)
Michelle Girvan (University of Liverpool)

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Yesterday's appalling ambush of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance - absolutely shocking behaviour and treatment of another world leader, and yet Trump's comment said it all ... 'this is going to be great television' ... #StandWithUkraine

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day - may today be a bright spot in a darkening world.

Vintage Valentine's Day card - gold-edged card with small gold heart in each corner; in the centre a small blue and russet bird perched on twigs with pink apple/cherry blossoms that frame a gold-edged heart shape in which the simple greeting of 'St. Valentine's Day' in gold appears.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

UK - European statement in support of Ukraine, posted on Twitter/X by David Lammy

We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's war of aggression.

We share the goal to keep supporting Ukraine until a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is reached. A peace that guarantees the interest of Ukraine and our own.

We are looking forward to discussing the way ahead together with our American allies. Our shared objectives should be to put Ukraine in a position of strength. Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negoations. Ukraine shold be provided with strong security guarantees. A just and lasting peace in Ukraine is a necessary condition for a strong transatlantic security.

We recall that the security of the European continent is our common responsibility. We are therefore working together to strengthen our collective defense capabilities.
Weimar+Statement
Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spaine, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission
12 February 2025

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Current auction: The Naval General Service medal awarded to Robert Dodd for his services as an Ordinary Seaman on board the HMS Neptune (Capt. Thomas Francis Fremantle) at the battle of #Trafalgar #navalhistory www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...

Naval General Service medal, 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar; Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem and with her hair tied in a knot' Reverse: Britannia seated on a sea horse, a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left; Inscription on the bar: 'TRAFALGAR'. The medal is suspended by a plain silver clasp from a white ribbon edged with blue.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

So worried for #Ukraine, after enduring unprovoked violence fr Russia for 3 years. Ukrainians have fought fiercely, w enormous determination & intelligence. Zelenskyy an incredible advocate, speaking daily to the world. Trump must not be allowed to surrender Ukraine's sovereignty.

Symbolic representation of Ukraine as a young dark-haired woman dressed in white and red, hair blowing in the wind, carrying the Ukrainian flag, the flagpole turning into a shining sword in her hand, as she appears above a wartorn landscape.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

With warm wishes for a joyous Xmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year to all friends and followers from both of us. #skystorians 🗃️#c18th

Rustic Xmas basket full of winter greenery and acorns, decorated with a red bow on the basket handle, set in a doorway against an old wooden door

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Blessed Solstice to all who celebrate. We welcome the turn of the seasons and the return of the light and the promise of spring...

stylized tree against a blue, wintry landscape - tree presented in three seasons, covered with hoarfrost, then overlaid with transparent overlapping circles of the moon in spring green & blossom

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Wishing all my American friends and followers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that today is a day of warm friendship, much laughter, and the joy of preparing and sharing food, stories, and memories. If you know someone who will be alone and lonely today, do reach out to them.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Osric Longtail: *purr* *purr* *purr* Me: It's 05.25. Saturday. Go back to sleep. Osric: *purr*, *nose boop*, *purr* Me: It's 05.30. Go back to sleep. Osric: Osric: *settles middle chest* *BOOP* *PURR* *BOOP* Me: Okay. You win. Let's get you some breakfast. #HappyCaturday

Head shot of a brown & white tabby cat, tucked between a stack of clothes, stretching a paw forward toward the viewer

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Autumn Equinox A morning of soft rain & sharp showers. A day for damply napping cats, a large pot of rich, nourishing autumnal soup on the stove, steaming mugs of tea, soft music quietly playing, and the stack of books on the coffee table on naval history Mabon blessings all!

Our cat Osric Longtail curled up, napping. A large brown and white tabby cat asleep with his head on his paws

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

The arguments vs women being able to sit in parlt were numerous in the #C18th #C19th; they often rested on a belief that men wouldn't be able to resist women's sexual allure. An example from Egerton Smith, editor of the Liverpool Mercury (from c.1834), which may make Rachel Reeves smile.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

Both here and Threads seem not to be plagued with the twits, racists & bots of Twitter, but it is frustrating to run multiple sites in order to keep up with those I followed previously on only one site. As it's #Caturday, here's our little tripod, Bridie, terror of rodents & lover of cheese.

Black and white tripod cat upside down in a basket on a window ledge

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10/08/2024

Happy #Caturday from Osric Longtail, who decided he needed breakfast at 05.30 (again) this morning.

Large tabby & white cat reclining on top of a piano, between an old metronme & an antique clock

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

@rorymuir.bsky.social Many, many thanks, Rory, for so kindly sending me a copy of your new book! It looks fascinating and I am very much looking forward to reading it.

Cover of Rory Muir's new book Love and Marriage in the Age of Jane Austen

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 25/12/2023

Merry Xmas, all! #skystorians 🗃 #c18th Harry Clarke's Adoration of the Magi in St Patrick's Church Millstreet – photo by Bill Power Photography

Elaborate and richly detailed and coloures stained glass window depicting the Adoration of the Magi

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to American friends and followers! [photo of my father's old grain truck; Jon Ryan Photos]

picture of an old (early 50s) green truck fitted with grain box, permanently parked in an old wooden farm shed; grass and weed growing at the front of the building, showing the truck's not been moved

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

A bit of historical exploring yesterday afternoon to take a good look at the centre of nearby Bridgwater - such impressive architecture - was very sorry to see some of the lovely houses built by duke of Chandos in the early 18C on Castle Street with broken windows & boarded up.

Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Row of early 18C houses built by the duke of Chandos

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

Thanks to Elise Nykänen & Katri Kivilaakso for inviting me to speak on 'Writing the History of Loneliness' to the Narrative, Memory, and Untold Histories of Emotion Workshop. A warm welcome & excellent questions. Hoping I can get to Helsinki in person in the future!

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Simply shocked - even though my opinion of Johnson & co.'s callousness & incompetence was already rock bottom - that protecting the economy came before protecting the elderly & the vulnerable. #Covidinquiry

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Tonight the veil is thin. Samhain/All Souls celebrations to all who celebrate. (image-Larisa Koshkina)

image dominated by a full moon with bare branches to the right and left of the image. Bats fly in the top right; a crow sits on a branch in the bottom left; a few sparks of white and orange light around the edges of the image

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Ambitious and determined. Let's see what they can do. Starmer has a good team around him; they are bright and determined and focused. Some excellent speeches and an ambitious plan for renewal. #LABOUR2023

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

Lerner-Scott Prize for best PhD dissertation in US Women's history. Application deadline 1 Oct. 2023. Details below. Spread the word! #earlymodern #c18th 🗃

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 17/08/2023

From Prof Richard Toye: ‘The British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies is delighted to offer one bursary, worth £25,000, to one #BAME student enrolling on a #postgraduate taught programme within English, #History or Modern Languages and Cultures in 2023/24. Find out more at rb.gy/t6wd6.’ #c18th

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 01/08/2023

Lammas today - celebrating the harvest. Here's hoping the weather is more suitable wherever you are!

picture of a sheaf of ripe wheat next to a brown ceramic bowl full of wheat kernels

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