This colourful map was recently viewed #InTheSearchroom . It is a survey of the Holt estate, Wokingham, by John Smith (no date, late 18th century). We love the attention to detail including all the different buildings. #ColourfulArchives #Archive30

So excited to read the latest by my fab University of Reading History colleague Matt Worley - no surprise it’s getting great reviews already

looking forward to this today!

Delighted that the first review of 'Lifescapes' is now out. Very grateful to Daniel for his perceptive and thought-provoking comments. Cambridge University Press - History Cambridge University Press Bookshop

The #IllegalMigrationBill is unnecessary and brutal. There is an effective and compassionate way to stop small boat crossings and save lives. Watch & share this video #SafePassage bit.ly/3g50HZY

'What is Landscape?' - this Saturday merl.reading.ac.uk/event/what-is-…

What does landscape mean to you? Talks and discussion with landscape researchers, artists, conservationists, land managers and ramblers at the MERL, Reading, Saturday 9th December. Book early as places limited due to room capacity merl.reading.ac.uk/event/what-is-…

6 months ago the Pakistan accord was set up to ensure the safety of garment workers in Pakistan. But boohoo are still dragging their feet on signing it. I stand with Pakistan workers - boohoo protect your workers, #SignThePakistanAccord now!

featuring Ian Waites Matthew Kelly Dr Linda Ross Ben Anderson Moa K. Carlsson‎ Kristin Bluemel Jeremy Burchardt Ysanne Holt Paul Readman, Gareth Roddy Prof Karen Sayer

🚨COLLEGE STRIKES

Our members are out on strike today at:

Manchester College
Kirklees College
Bradford College
Leeds City College
Tyne Coast College
Harrogate College

They’re demanding a fair pay rise, it’s no less than they deserve

RT and send them your support

#RespectFE

Everyone is very welcome to attend this Changing Landscapes symposium and book launch at the University of Reading on 15th June. No need to book but do message or email me if you will be coming along so we know about numbers.

📢We're launching an exciting series of live events this Summer - book now! 🌞

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I will be presenting a paper on ‘culture’ within the work of the excellent Ethel Carnie Holdsworth at the CBCP PGR Symposium (University of Reading) on Thursday, alongside many other very good speakers, all welcome, in person and online.

Our next archive trip is back to the #USA with Dr Beth Wilson.

Beth's archive trip to IU Archives of Traditional Music looked at recordings from Lorenzo Dow Turner's linguistic research on the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia.

Have a read here: unireadinghistory.com/2023/05/22/int…

ending my Tues with a great roundtable on Digital History and Collaborative Research, chaired by the one & only Ruth Ahnert #digitalhistory #interdisciplinary #digitalhumanities #dh

Yesterday Jeremy Burchardt dropped by Cambridge University Press Bookshop to sign some copies of his new book, Lifescapes!

Find out more about Lifescapes and get your copy here: cup.org/41uhsiQ
Changing Landscapes Research Network #Twitterstorians

Thanks to Dr Naomi Walker Rosemary Shirley Jeremy Burchardt Fiona Hackney Prof Caitríona Beaumont Luke Seaber Sean Gammon Matthew Kelly Matthew Beckett, Craig Horner, Richard Sharpley, Tom Allbeson & Richard Roberts for stimulating day looking at county magazines (as spoofed in The Archers)

Congratulations David - look forward to reading it

New Books 2/5: Lifescapes - The Experience of Landscape in Britain, 1870–1960, by Jeremy Burchardt
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