Corinne Fowler
@corinnefowler.bsky.social
Prof. of Colonialism & Heritage @ University of Leicester UK. Penguin author of Our Island Stories. 10 Walks through Rural Britain & its Hidden History of Empire (2024) repd by. Emma Bal @ Madeleine Milburn agency. @OnlyinBirmingham podcast On Substack
Why is it OK for journalists to use their platforms to do demolition jobs on human beings? Wikipedia was rapidly updated with info from this article - most readers won't dig deeper - which makes this feel, to me, like complicity with a concerted campaign against a prominent Black academic.
Why is it OK for journalists to use their platforms to do demolition jobs on human beings? Wikipedia was rapidly updated with info from this article - most readers won't dig deeper - which makes this feel, to me, like complicity with a concerted campaign against a prominent Black academic.
The Spectator published this attack on me & colleagues just as the High Court is considering Sussex’s request for review of the Office for Students fine. It accuses us of ‘repressing’ our students. The magazine ignored my request for to reply. Please disseminate. alanlester.co.uk/blog/smearin...
Smearing Sussex (and Me): Responding to Nigel Biggar’s Latest Attack in The Spectator
The University of Sussex, Feb 2026, taken by the author. Alan Lester The Spectator has published an article by Nigel Biggar smearing the University of Sussex as repressing students who ‘don&#…
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‘He became a sensation’: Manchester pays tribute to abolitionist Frederick Douglass www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...
‘He became a sensation’: Manchester pays tribute to abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Annual lectures will discuss work of writer and campaigner who ‘revitalised the anti-slavery cause’ in Britain
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The difference is the Green Party will actually do it. Rent controls. Wealth tax. Climate action. Join.greenparty.org.uk
‘He became a sensation’: Manchester pays tribute to abolitionist Frederick Douglass www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...
‘He became a sensation’: Manchester pays tribute to abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Annual lectures will discuss work of writer and campaigner who ‘revitalised the anti-slavery cause’ in Britain
theguardian.com
Campaigning with @hackedOff & Tulisa for fair press regulation. In my case as author of the National Trust report, the press did not report the story but became a mouthpiece for the powerful
#NowReading my book group book for next month... Our Island Stories by @corinnefowler.bsky.social... I think it's going to make me very ranty... it's about our colonial history... and the evidence of it in the countryside... an excellent read if you would like to be more well informed...📚
Increase your understanding and awareness of nomadic communities this Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/ #GRTHM #OnwardsWithHope
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - Friends, Families and Travellers
Every June since 2008, people from across the UK have celebrated Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM). Through celebration, education and raising awareness, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller…
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month begins today: a time to celebrate the diverse histories, cultures and ongoing contributions of GRT communities in the UK, and reaffirm our commitment to a fairer, more just future where nomadic ways of life are protected. #OnwardsWithHope
June is Gypsy Roma Travellers' History month. The theme is Onwards with Hope www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/u...
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Industry Empire & Slavery @ Birmingham Cathedral. Learning about new research into gun-makers etc & others commemorated on the church walls with indirect slavery links. Good to see the work being done here.
Industry Empire & Slavery @ Birmingham Cathedral. Learning about new research into gun-makers etc & others commemorated on the church walls with indirect slavery links. Good to see the work being done here.
Important to add that Green voters in Birmingham - Greens gained the biggest *vote share* even if this didn't translate to seats - will expect any new administration to uphold the principles of equality and anti-racism in every decision the council now makes
bylinepodcast.bsky.social@bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago"There are red lines." Why #GreenParty why won't work with #ReformUK to form a coalition on UK's biggest Council... @corinnefowler.bsky.social with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6Ef5...
"There are red lines." Why #GreenParty why won't work with #ReformUK to form a coalition on UK's biggest Council... @corinnefowler.bsky.social with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6Ef5...
Is Birmingham 'Ungovernable?' And What Does It Say About The Rest Of The UK?
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And Labour is under orders from above not to work with the Greens in the UK's biggest council,having failed on so many levels to deliver for Brummies, now helping deprive us of a functional council. So much desperately needs to be done & could be done. I hope the other parties can find common ground
bylinepodcast.bsky.social@bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 2mo ago"There are red lines..." Why #GreenParty why won't work with #ReformUK to form a coalition on UK's biggest Council. @corinnefowler.bsky.social with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6Ef5...
Love this image from yesterday's 1st Birmingham Council meeting. Green councillor, Hamzah Sheikh, hand-in-paw with a guide dog belonging to a Lib Dem councillor. A touching plea for connection & kindness: a timely reminder to unite around everything that inspires us, including our fellow creatures.
Press Release: Joint statement on running Birmingham City Council birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/2026/05/19/p...
Press Release: Joint Statement on Running Birmingham City Council - Birmingham Green Party
The Green, Liberal Democrat, and Better Birmingham Independent Groups have released a joint statement regarding the leadership of the Council following today’s meeting of the City Council (19th May): ...
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Love this image from yesterday's 1st Birmingham Council meeting. Green councillor, Hamzah Sheikh, hand-in-paw with a guide dog belonging to a Lib Dem councillor. A touching plea for connection & kindness: a timely reminder to unite around everything that inspires us, including our fellow creatures.
National Trust continuing to learn more about Britain's colonial past - here, a painting in Saltram, Devon. @corinnefowler.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/n...
New Clues Help Solve the Mystery of an Enslaved Boy Pictured in a Portrait by a Leading English Artist
An oil painting by Joshua Reynolds features a named naval officer and a Black child whose life story was unknown until researchers searched through captains’ logs, letters and admiralty records
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Interesting times in my city following the local elections on 7 May birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/2026/05/12/b...
BIRMINGHAM GREEN PARTY STATEMENT - Birmingham Green Party
Green Party public statement calling for collaboration The Birmingham Green Party group has re-elected Councillor Julien Pritchard as its Group Leader. Following his re-election Cllr. Pritchard has ma...
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2,700 in limbo for months, with more than 600 expected to lose their jobs. Having been at risk of redundancy last year, I can’t imagine the impact of so many feeling so insecure and devalued. Cruel and destructive. Solidarity to all.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo agoThousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy
Totally agree!! We are spoilt for choice this year for primary workshops! And we also offer reduced price tickets for primary teachers from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... - Early Bird offer closes at the end of the month so don't miss out!
SHP Summer Conference 2026 - Concession Ticket | Leeds Trinity University Online Store
SHP Summer Conference 2026  Concession Ticket (Trainee/ECT/Primary) Early Bird (until May 1st) With Accommodation: Fri-Sun  £225 With Accomm
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Mr T does Primary History@mr-s-tiffany.bsky.social · 4mo agoFriday - Making the Past Real Through Local Places KS1-2 if I can make it. Saturday - Rethinking Stone Age to Iron Age KS1-2 I could just list all of them haha
Brum Greens have a candidate in every one of the 101 council seats up for election in Birmingham on 7 May. In Bournville and Cotteridge you can #VoteGreenInBrum for Roxanne Green and Richard Winter. Our full list of candidates is at birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/candidates-2... #VoteGreen
www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake... I'll be giving two walks based on my book #OurIslandStories for this festival on Saturday 9th May, 2026 in #Lewes @lewesdc.bsky.social
Lewes Speakers Festival | speakersfestivals
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Birmingham-based peeps, there are still tickets available for this in-person event organised by BRIHC at @unibirmingham.bsky.social! A unique opportunity to hear @profdanhicks.bsky.social reflect on his work on heritage, memory and conflict in conversation with @corinnefowler.bsky.social
