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Will Barber Taylor
@willbarbertaylor.bsky.social
Host @debatedpodcast.bsky.social
Really enjoyed @beetroot.bsky.social's talk on how conspiracy theories have shaped American society. A great part of @histassoc.bsky.social 's course on American Culture. Put me in mind of @jonnelledge.bsky.social's great book on the subject (which you should all read!)
Amazingly one picture exists of the mortarboard staying on my head - an appropriate end to the year!
Really enjoyed @jmcoghlan.bsky.social's talk on American literature spreading abroad and how it became popular in the UK, as part of @histassoc.bsky.social's short course on American Culture. Fascinating to learn that Washington Irving had a Birmingham period and Walt Whitman had fans in Bolton!
Wrapping up the year by being warmly welcomed at my first ever #SHP26. Ready to reflect over summer before eagerly getting back into the classroom to try out some new ideas. History teachers really are the best!
Really enjoyed all three days of #SHP26. An incredible range of fascinating, engaging and incredibly creative sessions on teaching History. Especially enjoyed @arthurjchapman.bsky.social and Daniel Magnoff’s brilliant session on developing historical understanding using analogies.
Absolutely loads to unpack after #SHP26 great to continue to meet so many impressive history educators. What a great community 💪🏼 time to tackle the summer TBR list...
Really enjoyed @sianround.bsky.social’s talk tonight on Black writers and their experiences in the Jim Crow South at the time of the Harlem Renaissance, the first in @histassoc.bsky.social’s short course on American Culture, can’t wait for the next one or to read Sian’s book!
My daughter said to me on Thursday “this is the hottest day of my life” and honestly the Homer/Bart “so far” meme has never been so bitter
Erin was nominated by her mentee @willbarbertaylor.bsky.social who said the following of her: #historyteacher #HistoryEducation #TeacherEducation #TeacherMentoring 2/
It is with pleasure we can announce ERIN JOSH, Northallerton School as the winner of the inaugral @htenuk.bsky.social Helen Snelson Mentoring Award. There is a beautiful serendipity in this as Erin is a mentor for @uoyeducation.bsky.social partnership. 1/ #historyteacher #TeacherMentoring
Looking forward to seeing colleagues @htenuk.bsky.social AGM tomorrow at 7pm. We'll kick off the evening by presenting our new HTEN Helen Snelson Mentoring Award, before hearing from Prof. Gary Mills for our Presidential Lecture & ending the evening with our AGM. #HistoryEducation #historyteacher
A reminder that the @htenuk.bsky.social AGM and Presidential Lecture will be taking place next week ONLINE. Members should have received an email with the link to the meeting. In addition we will be announcing the winner of our inaugural HTEN Helen Snelson Mentoring Award! Please join us.
History Teacher Educators' Network@htenuk.bsky.social · 2mo agoDelighted to share the date and title of our upcoming @htenuk.bsky.social AGM and Presidential lecture on Tuesday 16th June, 7pm
A livestream of a volcano in the Philippines captured a meteor crashing to Earth today. What are the odds? Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines
History documentary on Sky about the Vikings using Gen-AI footage for historical reenactment. Besides my objections on aesthetic grounds and on principle grounds, the algorithm is blatantly just using the TV show Vikings as its primary reference point
From Australia: "New research has found public transport fares have not been a decisive factor in pushing people to shift from car to public transport." "Better public transport access, coverage, reliability, and travel time have a greater impact than price in changing long-term commuting habits."
'Hard to break the habit': Why free public transport isn't enough to shift from cars
Free public transport is a popular policy, but researchers say it's not enough to convince drivers to leave the car at home.
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Offer ends Wednesday! Last chance to shop our Women's History Month reading list with 30% OFF, browse the titles on offer here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/03... #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #readinglist #booksky
In a new episode of @debatedpodcast.bsky.social, @willbarbertaylor.bsky.social speaks to author @gsoh31.bsky.social about Tony Blair's domestic policy and his legacy as a leader and PM. Listen on Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... 'New Labour, New Britain?' is out now! #booksky
New Labour, New Britain? w/ Glen O'Hara
Podcast Episode · Debated Podcast · 7 March · 36m
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NEW: Today I've talked to my friend @willbarbertaylor.bsky.social on the @debatedpodcast.bsky.social... About all things New Labour, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, economic policy, public services and the future of the Labour Party! You can listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/6AOl...
New Labour, New Britain? w/ Glen O'Hara
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In 1992, Betty Boothroyd made history, becoming the first and only woman appointed as Speaker of the House of Commons. Find out more about her illustrious career below: #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM
Here's a whole talk and Q&A about my new book on Labour and the Blair years! And you can still buy the actual book here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526146328/
Manchester University Press - New Labour, New Britain?
New Labour, New Britain? - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of New Labour, New Britain? by Glen O'Hara
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Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 5mo agoNEW: on Tuesday night I gave a public talk and then chatted over all things New Labour with m'learned colleague Jim Cooper at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social... Many thanks to YSJ, and the University of York, who graciously hosted me. Full (and long!) video here... www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z6h...
Thanks to Fiona Lane for this generous review of “Rent Strikes: A History of Tenant Actions across the World” (co-edited with @hannesrolf.bsky.social and edited by @uclpress.bsky.social). The book can be downloaded open access here: uclpress.co.uk/book/rent-st... (more than 2.1k downloads already🤯)
i would suggest an online safety act that can’t deal with CSAM on a widely used social network frequented by most westminster public figures isn’t doing a very good job of keeping anybody safe online
1 DAY to go until Lion & Unicorn's 🎉10th anniversary🎉, and still no word on our appeal for release from Grok Gaol. For 10 years we've been a place for writers to post mostly unsaleable pieces they just fancied writing. Occasionally we found a readership. Help us get to 20 by sharing & following.
Lion & Unicorn@lionunicorn.bsky.social · last yr.At the other place, the Lion & Unicorn account has been suspended. 6 days on, we've had no response to our appeal, and we're no wiser as to how we broke the X rules. It's our 10th anniversary on Saturday. If you've enjoyed our writing, please spread the word here. thelionandunicorn.wordpress.com
hey did you know that Bismarck was the one who nicked Alsace Lorraine from France back in the 19th century that's why historians call him............Grand Theft Otto
For those of us who enjoy snooping around in the archives and are #devolution anoraks, this is an interesting read that says much about the increasing electoral & political challenges facing Trimble and the UUP at that time #stormont
Sam McBride@sjamcbride.bsky.social · last yr.An adviser to David Trimble suggested that a border poll could be held at the same time as the 2001 General Election because he thought it would help get UUP voters out to polling stations. Trimble ultimately adopted the idea, but the Government said no.
"Africa is new, revolutionary but this administration has not known that Africa has existed" so said then Senator John F Kennedy in October 1960 and not much has changed since then as Ian Linden's excellent article makes clear: www.thearticle.com/africa-as-th... The failure of western governments
Africa: as the West falters, China consolidates | TheArticle
“Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of.” This was Donald Trump, with his customary offensiveness, three weeks ago. ...
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