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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#EvelynDeMorgan making an appearance in the opening credits of #AHS13 before taking place in Mr. Nas' apartment. #AngleofDeath #Preraphaelite

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I passed my transfer viva! I'm now a fully fledged PhD candidate 🙌🙌

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Back from holiday with some new motivation for the gym.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Little trip to Tuscany just in time for 38° weather all week. I will return as a puddle and nothing more.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Reading _Howards End_ and I did not expect it to be so funny. Not sure why it's taken until now to read it.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Reading Saunders’ _Social Class and Stratification_ and making casseroles. What a time to be alive.

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Chris Lloyd @cilloyd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Please watch! Please sign! Bit.ly/uhhum

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I need a Heartbreakers / Thelma and Louise style road trip movie with Joan Cusack and Drew Barrymore playing sisters travelling across America. I don't know where they're going or why. That's for Hollywood to decide.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

With imposter syndrome hitting hard ahead of Friday's submission for my transfer viva, I naturally turn to Instagram and Bluesky...

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Why is editing so much harder than writing?!

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

1000 days! Mostly Italian but I just started learning Welsh, too!

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Chris Lloyd @cilloyd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Hey Bluesky folks. If you’re in education or just follow for my thirst traps, would you please sign this if you can, and share far and wide? c.org/dCKk9vjqxY It’s much appreciated. My university is cancelling all UG humanities degrees. We need support and love right now x

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Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join the @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social Graduate Network tomorrow at 19:30 as I chair our May seminar, 'Set in Stone', exploring the visualisation of marble, geological structures and ‘Romantic ecology’ in paintings by Pre-Raph associates with Joy Cador and @christinebates.bsky.social. Link below.

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Set in Stone

A seminar that explores the visualisation of marble, geological structures and 'Romantic ecology' in paintings by Pre-Raphaelite associates.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Received some good feedback on the work I'm hoping to submit as part of the PhD transfer process at the end of this month. Feeling a little less stressed about it all now! I've also applied to teach undergrads next year! #PhDLife

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Spent the weekend camping in the Peak District and ended with a trip to Castleton today and a journey into The Devil's Arse, aka Peak Cavern, that served as a tourist attraction for Victorians (incl Byron, Conan-Doyle, and Queen Victoria) who were placed in a coffin and ferried in by Charon.

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Victorian Web @victorianweb.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

William De Morgan's design for tiles, with some filled in with watercolour, the sort of pattern he used so spectacularly at Leighton House (from the V@A collections) victorianweb.org/art/design/d...

Oriental pattern with green and blue colours, and white flower heads within the patterning

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

We've swapped the sitting and dining rooms over this weekend and got to host the in-laws for Easter dinner in the new set up today. It worked out pretty well!

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De Morgan Foundation @demorganfoundation.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The De Morgan Museum at Cannon Hall @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social reopens tomorrow (Saturday 28th March - 11am to 4pm). Come and see our newly refreshed display and explore lots of new artworks by Evelyn and William. We'd love to see you there.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Off to London today and might have a few hours to kill before heading back home tonight. Any recommendations for a decent (but not expensive) restaurant that has good vegan options around the British Library / King's Cross would be appreciated if anyone has any.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

If you're interested, you can now watch a recording of my inaugural lecture here serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/why-does-p... or link in bio #preraphaelite #birmingham #art #poetry

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Why does Pre-Raphaelitism Matter Now?

Recording of my inaugural lecture, March 20th 2026

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I've seen a few desk reveals floating around so thought I'd share my current set up. Work laptop, home computer, lots of plants. And of course there's some Morris & Co going on with the Larkspur wallpaper.

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Suzanne Fagence Cooper @suzannefagence.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Happy Birthday to #WilliamMorris, born #otd 1834. Here he is, drawn by his friend Burne-Jones, enjoying a night out. I am so fortunate to study & share his work. Morris was more than a poet, activist, designer, calligrapher, translator - he was also generous & hopeful. We can all learn from him.

Drawing of a bearded man sitting unsteadily on a small chair. He leans on the table, holding a glass of wine.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

As a PhD student and ex-teacher weighing up postgrad career options, going into teaching in HE looks less and less like a viable option and beyond a couple of other routes I have no idea what my other options are.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A wonderful inaugural lecture this evening from Prof @serena-t.bsky.social on why Pre-Raphaelitism matters now. Thank you so much for opening it up to those who couldn't join in person!

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

#OTD in 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's 𝘜𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘮'𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯 was first published. Best-selling novel of the 19th century, it remains a landmark in American literature for its role in shifting public opinion against slavery & accelerating the path to the Civil War. #WomensHistoryMonth #litsky #booksky

A side-by-side historical composite image featuring Harriet Beecher Stowe and the title page of her influential 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Left side: Black-and-white portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896), the American abolitionist writer, shown as an elderly woman seated in three-quarter view. She has curly, graying hair with a center part, a calm and dignified expression gazing directly at the camera, and wears a dark shawl over a lighter garment with a white lace collar or fichu.

Right side: The original 1852 title page from the first edition (or early printing) of Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The aged, sepia-toned page displays elegant typography with the full title in large uppercase letters, the subtitle "LIFE AMONG THE LOWLY," and authorship "BY HARRIET BEECHER STOWE." A small wood-engraved illustration depicts enslaved people gathered inside a humble cabin under a thatched roof, with figures in emotional interaction. Publisher information reads: "VOL. I. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH THOUSAND. BOSTON: JOHN P. JEWETT & COMPANY. CLEVELAND, OHIO: JEWETT, PROCTOR & WORTHINGTON. 1852." The page shows natural aging, including slight discoloration.

This pairing highlights Stowe's role as a pioneering female author whose bestselling novel galvanized anti-slavery sentiment in the United States and contributed significantly to the abolitionist cause.

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Pre-Raphaelite Society @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A reminder that our chair is giving a lecture later today - which you can see in person or watch online. ‘Why Does Pre-Raphaelitism Matter Now?’ Professor Serena Trowbridge’s Inaugural Lecture. 18:00 – 20:00, 20 March Birmingham & Midland Institute www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org/event-detail...

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

New arrival (straight from 1890) complete with the Work for All chart. General William Booth's 'In Darkest England and The Way Out'. It's stunning.

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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The next edition of our member's magazine, The Victorian, is winging its way in the post. 🌈 Our theme is queer heritage. It brings into focus lives, places and histories that were long obscured or marginalised. 🧵 Join us to get your copy of our magazine regularly www.victoriansociety.org.uk/join/

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Yesterday, I finished the first draft of my thesis introduction. The first of how many, though? Who knows. But this is actual progress! #PhDSky

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Finally bought a copy of Rob Nixon's 'Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor' after four years of taking it out of the library. I've found elements to be a strong transferable foundation for much of my writing that centres on Victorian industrialisation and the working classes.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Looking forward to attending this doctoral open day at the British Library in a couple of weeks.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

First one for a while. If anyone uses Hevy, it'd be great to have some form of community over there! Peer pressure works on me for this kind of thing.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Rewatching Twin Peaks and i'd completely forgotten about Log Lady. What an icon!

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Hayao Miyazaki's The Shining would be perfect in so many ways. Not sure if it counts as a literary classic, but definitely a cinematic one.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

You know when you're trying to put an argument together and then something you're reading just clicks with something you read months ago and now it all just falls perfectly into place? That. Today is a good day for writing about William De Morgan.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

On March 20th I’m giving my professorial inaugural lecture at the Birmingham Midland Institute, ‘Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?’ All are welcome! www.eventbrite.com/e/1977877529... Or livestream www.eventbrite.com/e/1982061148... #preraphaelite

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Professorial Inaugural Lecture: Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?

Birmingham City University invites you to Professor Serena Trowbridge's Inaugural Lecture.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

New stove as winter leaves us. I may have to migrate away from the study on WFH days...

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PT Klein @ptklein.com · 18/02/2026

Sometimes it feels like my job is just moving books from one pile to another

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a pint down the pub before going to Lidl.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Yesterday morning, I attended 'The Beginning Thesis Writer' with Jenny and Millie @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social. It was a great space to reflect on writing processes with other PGRs and I'm ready to start tackling my Introduction chapter after my latest supervision meeting this week. #PhDSky

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EHUNineteen @ehunineteen.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Organising committee 😎😎😎😎

Please contact ehu19place@outlook.com if you have any queries or questions.

Conference organisers:

Emma Butler (English Literature PhD student, studying the seaside in 19thC novels), Laura Granda Mateu (History PhD student, researching 19thC women patrons, collectors, popularisers),
Jessica White (Creative Writing PhD student studying the multiplicity of the writer's voice), Liam Pope (English Literature PhD student researching garden spaces in Bronte literature)

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Studying De Morgan, studying Law, studying the street.

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Steven @steven-burgess.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I don't subscribe to the Telegraph so can't read the article, but this is awful on so many levels. Students need human connection, care, and empathy. They need an adult who understands their needs. Also. How will the poorest students access these tutors?

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