Alison Harding
@alisonharding.bsky.social
Invisible woman of a certain age.
I’ve set up a petition, please do sign if you feel able too: petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24... @cilipcymru.bsky.social @whelfed.bsky.social #BookSky #Literacy
Petition: Reverse the decision to de-fund BookTrust Cymru's free baby book scheme
The decision to remove funding for this scheme leaves Wales as the only UK nation without this longstanding free baby book scheme. A scheme that has evidenced its value and impact over many years. B...
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It's another February Monday and we're starting to see more daylight at both ends of the day now. Today #BookyMcBookface is away north on the ferry to the beautiful #Orkney island of Stronsay. 📚❤️
On this day in 1936, a Jewish girl was born in Paris. Interned in Drancy, on the 25 Mar 1943, she was deported to Sobibor extermination camp where she was murdered on the 27 Mar 1943. Her name was Anna Zipine Please support @sobibor.org
Today’s @whelfed.bsky.social Board poem was for Gwen John. From Sue Hubbard’s God’s Little Artist. #GwenJohn
📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years. 📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
“Booklet: Tourist Guide to Munich which is called 'the Capital of the Movement' - i.e. the German National Socialist Workers Party” c.1936 BMSS/33211
On this day in 1944, a 29 year old Dutch Jewish woman was murdered at Auschwitz along with her husband. Growing up in a socialist family, she became an artist. Her name was Elly Wessel-Premsela Please support @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Facing racism in the sport head on, Surya Bonaly landed the banned backflip on one foot and made history anyway ⛸️ 💥
VACANCIES: We’re excited to open applications for three roles at Sophia Gardens 🏟️ 🏏 Chef 🏏 Back of House Supervisor 🏏 Assistant Food and Beverage Operations Manager For job descriptions and to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4rDK6eQ #OhGlammyGlammy
Dad died this week in 2007, oh how I could do with his company and care currently.
#OnThisDay, 6 Feb 1918, the Representation of the People Act receives royal assent, allowing some women in the UK the right to vote in general elections. #VotesForWomen #WomenInHistory #BritishHistory 🗃️ 1/2
W.H.A.T. A. B.U.R.N.! The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Employees of a system built on exploitation did not expect to be included in the exploitation. #leopardsatemyface #Politics #News
Collections Officer (History) National Museum of Wales Salary: £28,895.78 - £35,598.34 Closing Date: February 9, 2026 Location: Cardiff www.bajr.org/job-ad/colle...
Collections Officer (History) - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Salary: £28,895.78 - £35,598.34Closing Date: 09/02/26Location: Cardiff
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"The first time that the housewife has been considered as a person contributing to the community" In 1943 the YWCA assessed how the proposals of the Beveridge Report would affect women - in paid and unpaid work. More sources on Beveridge & the British welfare state at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
FEBRUARY ZOOM LECTURE ‘Y merched oedd yn rhan o ddechreuad Plaid Cymru, 1924–6’ [‘The women who were part of the beginning of Plaid Cymru 1924-26’] to be held on Wednesday 18 February, 4pm, in Welsh with simultaneous translation, details and booking on our website: www.womensarchivewales.org/en/
