What was the soundscape of Henry VIII on progress? A weekend of free #Tudor concerts, lady mass and compline begins at Christchurch Priory! Henry on Tour Ensemble Pro Victoria University of York History Department

Druidlical [sic] Temple at St Helier in Jersey!! Totally ADORABLE 18C model in the fabulous museum collection Society of Antiquaries of London - I just want to take it home and play Sylvanian Families with it all afternoon!

“A workman with an electric drill can command a five-deep audience.”Lunchhour entertainment in the City of London.

R.C.Sherriff ‘Greengates’ (1936)

#amreading

Looking forward to celebrating Lancashire Day in November, with my talk for Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester in Victorian Literature #online #event #Manchester #Literature

NHS KILLED MUM
LANDLORD DOUBLED RENT
SOUTH LONDON GRIEF

Come and discuss Mass Observation, 12th May, and Everyday Life in the Covid-19 Pandemic with me, Kirsty Pattrick, Suzanne Rose, and Ben Highmore

Mass Observation

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“What about you, are you going to propose tonight?”

My LSE talk this coming Tuesday has sold out, but it’d be good to see you either in person or online at my next – Sunday 2 June, 3pm, at Conway Hall.
Tickets here rb.gy/4six3i

‘I’ve got grandchildren today, I’m afraid to talk to them cos they’re so posh…’

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This Thursday we're excited to host this wonderful night of local history! With Rachel Lichtenstein , Dr Michelle Johansen , and Jessica Ihejetoh from Oxford House !

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We can't wait for this exciting evening with historian and author Rachel Lichtenstein, Dr Michelle Johansen and Jessica Ihejotah of Oxford House!

📅25 April, 7pm
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#towerhamlets Tower Hamlets Events ianVisits Time Out London #londonhistory #londonevents

I’m talking about DEAD LIBRARIANS next week at Brick Lane bookshop alongside the brilliant Jess Ihejetoh & the fabulous Rachel Lichtenstein. Join us to hear about a 1920s community sing-song with a sad ending & other stories from the library stacks. Booking info here 👇🏻

Spotted by our intrepid researcher The History Faculty on the ‘The History of Muslims in #Oxford ’ heritage project.

Can you help us discover the history of the name plaques; 'Taj House', 'Raja House' and 'Raja Court' on various buildings on Cowley Road in Oxford?
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Explore highlights from the Jeremy Hutchinson QC archive at The Keep on Weds 17 April A 2-loop.30pm. Dr Wendy Hitchmough will discuss her research & project archivist Alexander Taylor will provide insights & answer questions. Booking is free on Eventbrite ow.ly/4Fto50R2113

Big shout out to the librarian who created these fabulous labels The Birmingham & Midland Institute #NationalLibrarianDay

Elizabethan Miniatures (1943).
£2.99 at the charity shop. Loads of pretty colour plates, total bargain.

“Cuts in social spending, including unemployment benefits, mean that the conditions under which they must endure their enforced idleness will rapidly deteriorate to become an intolerable burden.”

Tish Murtha on youth unemployment, May 1980.

TISH #amwatching

A walk in the footsteps of Latvian anarchist desperadoes involved in the sensational Siege of Sidney Street, a six-hour shoot-out in Stepney, 1911.

Book your tickets via the link in bio!

#hackney #talk #walk #history #london #eastlondon

And finally: 'If the good Lord had intended. presented by The Rydevale Community Nursery ' (date?, ~30min): made with the Community Programme Unit for Open Door

Publication day! My new book reveals why, in the 20th century, so many girls and boys, women and men, were locked away for life in institutions when they had committed no crime and were in no need of care rb.gy/70ircc