Paul O'Leary
@paulaber.bsky.social
Hanesydd / Historian. Emeritus prof. Interested in ideas and practices of freedom in 19th century Atlantic world, transnational journalism, Wales, Ireland and France. Co-edited Gender in Modern Welsh History (2023) with Drs Beth Jenkins and Stephanie Ward
1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage – panel discussion at the National Eisteddfod
Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 11h ago🚨1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage – panel discussion hosted by Academi Heddwch Cymru and Llafur: Welsh People’s History Society🚨 📅06.08.26 🕰️11am 📍Cymdeithasau 1, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, Llantwt More info: www.llafur.org/2026/08/1926...
Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 12h ago#OtD 5 Aug 1936 James Colton (b 1860), a South Wales anarchist miner, who married exiled Lithuanian-American Jewish anarchist Emma Goldman to give her British citizenship, died of cancer. This is his short biography: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1049...
There's a good recent study of women and the Invasion by Hywel M. Davies that explores how the legend of the women has changed over time and gained salience at times of war. He suggests the 'assault' on a woman was a case of rape. www.uwp.co.uk/book/the-las...
Leonie V. Hicks@lvhicks.bsky.social · last wk.Anyway, very well worth a visit if you are in West Wales. Wouldn't it be great if someone could bring together these embroideries from around the country in book form as a tribute to the strong needlework tradition in the UK and women's art and work! 11/11
Lots of fascinating themes here.
Dr Caroline Bourne@carolinebourne.bsky.social · last wk.Call for papers Communities in Medieval Wales & the March, @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2027, sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. If you are researching any aspect of Medieval Wales & the March, please consider submitting a paper proposal for our strand at next year's IMC. #MedievalSky #Skystorians
A striking comment by Sue Bruley in her talk on women in 1926: the first Children in Need was held in 1926 by the BBC to help the children of miners during the lock out after the General Strike. Who knew?
Paul O'Leary@paulaber.bsky.social · 2w agoExcellent speakers. Should be a good event. Online and free.
Excellent speakers. Should be a good event. Online and free.
Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2w agoDon’t forget to register for tomorrow’s online event ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Today sees the start of the Royal Welsh Show! The Show was first held in 1904, at Aberystwyth. It was held annually at different locations, alternating between North and South Wales, until 1963 when its permanent site at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells was established.
Join us for a bilingual panel discussion to celebrate the centenary of the 1926 Women’s Peace Pilgrimage! Learn about this in a Welsh context as we hear contributions from our panellists Dr Siân Rhiannon Williams, Annie Williams and Heather Aspinwall on the history of the north Wales march.
Our latest online series returns this weekend. Come and join us on Saturday morning for insights into the challenges faced by families during the 1926 lock-out and how they survived during the struggle.
Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 3w agoDon't forget our next online event is this Saturday! Join us for '“Blaring defiant tunes”: relief, resilience and jazz' with a great line up of talks from Sir Deian Hopkin, Sue Bowyer and Dr Steve Thompson. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...
Should be an interesting event with good speakers. Free and online.
Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 3w agoDon't forget our next online event is this Saturday! Join us for '“Blaring defiant tunes”: relief, resilience and jazz' with a great line up of talks from Sir Deian Hopkin, Sue Bowyer and Dr Steve Thompson. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...
Don't forget our next online event is this Saturday! Join us for '“Blaring defiant tunes”: relief, resilience and jazz' with a great line up of talks from Sir Deian Hopkin, Sue Bowyer and Dr Steve Thompson. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...
Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales Ymunwch ag Ellie Gregory wrth iddi ymchwilio i brofiadau mamau di-briod yn Ne Cymru 1910-1921 trwy gofnodion cartrefi mamau Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth Caerdydd 24 Gorff 11yb Cadw lle bit.ly/4xWsI9b
"Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales" at Glamorgan Archives
Tickets are now available for Unmarried Motherhood, Maternity Homes, and the 100 Year Legacy of the Adoption Act in South Wales at Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff on Friday 24th July 2026 at 11:00AM. Clic...
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Join us at 1pm on Friday 12 June for 'Historical Context: Labour in Crisis': bit.ly/4ns6yGZ Specialist historians set our changing political landscape in historical context. With expert insight from @emilyrobinson.bsky.social, @lisebutler.bsky.social, @gsoh31.bsky.social and Rohan McWilliam 1/2
#OtD 11 Jun 1919 racist rioting broke out in Cardiff, Wales, when white, mostly ex-servicemen attacked local residents of Afro-Caribbean, Somali and Yemeni descent. Disturbances lasted 4 days and ended with 3 dead and hundreds injured stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8319...
Don’t forget to register for our next online event which is TOMORROW!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society@llafur.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis weekend we have our second event in our online series! Join us for ‘Days for vision and for marching’: Community responses and the industrial universe of the coalfields in 1926 📆Sat 6 June 🕰️10am 📍Online Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...
'Too many children leave school with "at best limited knowledge and understanding of the history of their own nation," many of Wales' leading academics write in an open letter to the Welsh Government.' Letter in full available at end of article. 1/3
Leading academics write open letter with challenge to Wales on our history
Several of Wales' most prominent historians are urging the Welsh Government to act
walesonline.co.uk
We’ve got a busy summer ahead! ☀️ Don’t miss out on our new online summer series on 1926 and coalfield community ⛏️ Full programme: www.llafur.org/events/and-t...
We have a fantastic line up of speakers, including: Dr Sue Demont, Sir Wayne David, Prof. Keith Gildart & Huw Williams!
This weekend we have our second event in our online series! Join us for ‘Days for vision and for marching’: Community responses and the industrial universe of the coalfields in 1926 📆Sat 6 June 🕰️10am 📍Online Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-and-c...
Interesting listening from some expert voices. #Skystorians #HanesCymru
Arts Matter Bristol@uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 2mo ago📻 Prof Helen Fulton (@bristolunienglish.bsky.social) joins BBC Radio 4 #InOurTime to discuss the impact of the Norman invasion on the people and land of Wales with Dr Rhun Emlyn, Emeritus Prof Huw Pryce & Misha Glenny Listen to the full programme 👉 brnw.ch/21x2S1i @bristolcms.bsky.social
On Friday 12 June (1pm) I'll be taking part in a @royalhistsoc.org event about 'Labour in Crisis' with some great historians talking to that theme... Could not be more topical! It's online, and it should be great. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historical...
Historical Context: Labour in Crisis?
A panel discussion, hosted by the Royal Historical Society, in which expert historical researchers provide context for current events.
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Professor David Feldman sharing a timely paper on ‘Semites and Anti-Semites in the 19th Century: Christians, Jews and Racialisation’ Join us at the IHR Modern Religious History Seminar on Wednesday 20th May, online or in person. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Semites and Anti-Semites in the nineteenth century: Christians, Jews and racialization
Modern Religious History Seminar
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Really enjoyed attending this insightful day with @lowriannrees.bsky.social and Euryn Roberts from @bangorhistory.bsky.social Diolch Adran Hanes ac Hanes Cymru and @royalhistsoc.org for the opportunity!
Royal Historical Society@royalhistsoc.org · 3mo agoA very interesting and productive day so far @aberuni.bsky.social with historians from across Wales. The morning session @librarywales.bsky.social considered the teaching and research of Welsh history, and our afternoon panels address the ethics of oral history and approaches to AI #Skystorians 1/2
Yesterday, @mirierubin.bsky.social gave a fabulous talk at @aberuni.bsky.social as part of a @royalhistsoc.org event. Amazingly, she delivered the first five minutes in flawless Cymraeg.
Tomorrow, the Society visits historians @aberuni.bsky.social, @librarywales.bsky.social, and wider region. We're discussing Welsh history, ethics & oral history, and approaches to AI in teaching. The day closes with a public lecture by Prof Miri Rubin (QMUL) bit.ly/4wkklUd. All welcome #Skystorians
Rwy'n edrych ymlaen yn fawr.
Royal Historical Society@royalhistsoc.org · 3mo agoYfory, bydd y Gymdeithas yn ymweld â haneswyr @aberuni.bsky.social, @librarywales.bsky.social, a'r rhanbarth ehangach. Byddwn yn trafod addysgu ac ymchwil mewn hanes Cymru. Mae'r diwrnod yn dod i ben gyda darlith gyhoeddus gan yr Athro Miri Rubin (QMUL) bit.ly/4wkklUd. Croeso i bawb #Skystorians
