📣 Our 'Introduction' to #SI of @womenshistoryrev.bsky.social #womensgrassrootsactivism New Histories of Female Activism in Twentieth-Century Britain & Ireland is published & free to read now 📣. @whaireland.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social #skystorians www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for our event at @britishlibrary.bsky.social on the 27th November! You can book to attend in-person (limited space) or virtually and all information can be found on the Eventbrite: #DisHist www.eventbrite.com/e/collection...

Collections Uncovered: Disability at the British Library

Join the UK Disability History and Heritage Hub to explore disability stories in the collections of the British Library.

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We'll be sharing some early findings from our 'Birthing Stories' oral history collaboration with @gmmedicalmuseum.bsky.social next Thursday. If you'd like to share a memory of birth in Worcestershire (or know someone who might) do share our info with them: medicalmuseum.org.uk/birth-stories 👶

Birth Stories - George Marshall Medical Museum — Worcester Medical Museums

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University of Worcester@worcesteruni.bsky.social · 2w ago

Researches from 'The Birthing Project' will be at The Hive on 15 October for a free drop-in event exploring memories of maternity care and childbirth across the decades 🧑‍🍼 Hear talks, chat to the team, see exhibits and get involved. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/7RFE50ZWKtE #WorcesterUni

Unfortunately too late for #BiVisibilityDay, but just under the wire for #BiVisibilityMonth - the Introduction to my book Bisexuality and Beyond: A History of Multiple-Gender-Attraction in Modern Britain is now free to read online! academic.oup.com/book/62646/c...

We're also celebrating the work of marral, who has helped to steer History Workshop as both an editorial fellow and a managing editor. Marral's work is rooted in global activist histories, and particularly the ties between Arab and Iranian revolutionaries.

"Britain's Vietnam": Remembering Dhufar

The 9th of June 1965 was declared as the first day of the Dhufar Revolution. What role did a small group of British solidarity activists play in the revolution's fate?

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The landscape of historical research is increasingly bleak but this has been a source of total joy and radical hope! Huge thanks to all my authors and History Workshop colleagues past and present for making this job so rewarding ❤️

History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · 3w ago

After three brilliant years, @beckierutherford.bsky.social's fellowship is coming to an end. A historian of health, gender, and activism in modern Britain, Beckie has edited a selection of incredible articles focused on the experiences and ideas of disabled people.

"A radical horizon instead invites us to question the limit: it asks if our horizon is indeed the limit & if we could situate it somewhere else. The history of disability offers a particularly relevant & interesting way into this question." So good to see Paul's brilliant work in Radical Horizons!

History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · 3w ago

How have disabled people and their allies transformed the liberal idea that the human person is autonomous? Paul van Trigt on the unintended consequences of Article 12 of the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Request: Do you know of any oral history projects with relevance to covid-19? Context: I'm doing a mapping exercise for my new job at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social on covid commemoration. I have a pretty solid list but I know there are more out there! Please share!

Please join us in celebrating the Centre for Black Humanities’ tenth anniversary. CBH is holding a two-day symposium titled ‘Collectivity, Community, Collaboration’. Our keynote will be Professor Christina Sharpe. Cfp below. Please spread the word!

literally thousands of jobs in higher education were cut *last year alone* and there's been almost no media coverage and no government action

Willard Foxton@willardfoxton.bsky.social · last mo.

I think it's absolutely mad that today there's a *national news story* about 400 oil platform workers losing their jobs, and the government being blamed. 25% of the UK TV industry lost their jobs in the last 4 years and we never hear a peep about it! Some jobs are 'real jobs' I guess.

it was a pleasure to work with Hillary on this really interesting article which highlights her brilliant work curating the @makeupmuseum.org!

Home - The Makeup Museum

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History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · last mo.

What does an early 20th-century beauty brand for Black women reveal about the intersection of race, gender, beauty and higher education in the Jim Crow South? Hillary Belzer, founder of the @makeupmuseum.org explores the radical history of Tuskegee Belle Cosmetics.

"Including disabled people in the story of Britain, which is what the book grandly tries to do, is about showing that disabled people are always there and that disability isn’t some kind of modern trend." Extremely timely reflections from @profdavidturner.bsky.social's new book project ...

David Turner: “Disabled people have always been part of history"

The historian on his landmark new book ‘Disability: A History of Resistance’

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"Every response will help build the evidence needed to ensure Disabled people are not overlooked in future climate and heatwave planning." Very important survey from @disrightsuk.bsky.social gathering disabled expertise on the impact of the climate crisis.

DR UK launches survey on heatwaves and Disabled people

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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

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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"Designed to provide access to public toilets for disabled people, the Radar Key reflects more than a material tool: it showcases wider debates around access, design, and spatial politics in modern Britain." Kirstie Stage on the radical nature of the Radar Key.

Radical Object: The Radar Key

The Radar Key is a small but crucial part of the history of disabled people demanding rights and independence in modern Britain. Kirstie Stage explores the little-known history of this radical object.

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Exciting Update! Our website now includes pages on each of the eight projects we are currently working on 👀 👉 Disabled motherhood 👉 Genetic screening 👉 Grandmothers 👉 Maternal and child welfare associations (1/3)

The Radar Key grants access to public toilets and is a small but crucial part of the history of disabled people demanding rights and independence in modern Britain. Kirstie Stage explores the little-known history of this radical object.

Radical Object: The Radar Key

The Radar Key is a small but crucial part of the history of disabled people demanding rights and independence in modern Britain. Kirstie Stage explores the little-known history of this radical object.

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Hi folks, Putting out a message here to ask if there are any UK orgs *you* represent, or may know of, that would be interested in hosting a talk about my new book in 2027. I am keen to share the incredible history of Black women radicals with basically anyone who will listen!

I still think about this most days, especially as I and many others prepare to return to our universities for the start of a new academic year.

Dr Beckie Rutherford (she/her)@beckierutherford.bsky.social · 11mo ago

I've been thinking about this quote all day "Every university in Gaza has been destroyed. The mass killing of Palestinians has also extinguished the knowledge, memories, experiences and indeed the histories that they carry as individuals. Genocide targets a people’s past as much as their present."

Two of our team are very much looking forward to attending @caring-communities.bsky.social 'Rethinking Histories of Care, Class, and Kinship, 1800-present' conference in Newcastle later this week. We'll be taking part in this excellent panel, and are also excited to hear others' brilliant research!

My time at History Workshop is sadly coming to an end but it's been a huge joy to publish two final additions to Reimagining Disability (the series I launched in 2024 which now has 11 articles/podcasts in total) Firstly @hspandler.bsky.social's brilliant piece on the politics of madzines...

From the Personal to the Political and Back Again?

Hel Spandler explores the evolution of madzines and considers why they should be recognised as a form of activism.

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"The aim is to help us understand the challenges that may lie ahead, the roads once travelled or missed, and the ones we might carve out and take, in trying to overcome the many obstacles we face." Very excited to see this new series launched by my brilliant colleague @marralsham.bsky.social 💫

History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · 2mo ago

How have different radical and internationalist traditions attempted to overcome forms of domination and move towards alternative, emancipatory futures? Marral Shamshiri, our current managing editor, introduces new History Workshop series called 'Radical Horizons'.

🎟️ Wanting to make your events more accessible? Our Resources page has links to guides and toolkits covering theatre, music, literature and hybrid events. disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...

I've spent almost 3 years with this wonderful team and am happy to answer any questions about how it all works - if you're thinking of applying for this role please feel free to email or message me!

History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · 4mo ago

📣 Call for Applications 📣 History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe. This is a part-time, paid role. Application deadline: 7 August 2026. Please share widely!

We had a brilliant time presenting our research at the 50th Social History Society conference last week! Thank you to everyone who attended our panel and thanks for having us @socialhistsoc.bsky.social 😊 #SHS2026

We are dismayed to learn about further proposed HE cuts, this time at the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Exeter. In solidarity, please join us by signing and sharing the two urgent petitions below. 🚨🖊️ 1/3

I've spent almost 3 years with this wonderful team and am happy to answer any questions about how it all works - if you're thinking of applying for this role please feel free to email or message me!

History Workshop@historyworkshop.org.uk · 4mo ago

📣 Call for Applications 📣 History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe. This is a part-time, paid role. Application deadline: 7 August 2026. Please share widely!

We're very excited to be sharing our research at this conference next week! Our panel is on Friday afternoon, chaired by @girlinthewrongera.bsky.social and we'll be presenting on three different strands of our project. First up is Anna Muggeridge whose paper is titled…

Social History Society@socialhistsoc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📣Are you ready to get your disco on? After our conference's anniversary gala dinner (2 July), we will be having a 70s-themed disco to celebrate our 50th anniversary! Flares, long-collars and tie-dye encouraged!!🪩

CFP alert: We are thrilled to announce the Call for Presenters for a hybrid event in collaboration with @britishlibrary.bsky.social! This will be taking place on 27th November 2026, with presentations happening both in-person and online. Deadline to submit your ideas is: 31st July 2026! #DisHist

This is a thoughtful and incredibly useful synthesis of the growing historiography on motherhood - a brilliant addition to any reading list on modern British history!

The Historical Journal@historicaljnl.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📣Out now on #firstview! Anna Muggeridge @worcesteruni.bsky.social and Ruth Davidson @ruthdav.bsky.social on 'Revisiting the Politics of Motherhood in Modern British History' #Motherhood #Political #Maternal #History #Identity 20thc 🗃️👩‍🍼 👉Read open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...