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Prof. Elaine Chalus

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Historian of 18C/19C women, politics, sociability and cosmopolitanism. Frequently infuriated by politics. Reposting not necessarily a statement of personal beliefs.

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'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval

Collaboration with University of Cambridge results in postdoctoral fellowship vacancyHave you already completed your PhD and would you be interested in spending nine months conducting research in Leeuwarden and three months in Cambridge? And getting paid for it, too? The Fryske Akadem...www.fryske-akademy.nl

'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval

Collaboration with University of Cambridge results in postdoctoral fellowship vacancyHave you already completed your PhD and would you be interested in spending nine months conducting research in Leeuwarden and three months in Cambridge? And getting paid for it, too? The Fryske Akadem...www.fryske-akademy.nl
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one thing I’d add is Andy’s not great at machine politics. Got blocked from G&D in part because he didn’t work to fix the NEC. He thought he was the union/left candidate in 2015 but lost that to Corbyn. He has advice from people who are better at it now, but it’s a big part of leading labour

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I would like to call my Papa on the telephone today, said Wolf at breakfast. Old Fox came to sit next to Wolf & poured him a cup of cocoa. And he explained, as he did every couple of months, that Wolf's father had died, many years ago. He had loved Wolf greatly, but he had died.

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As a new session of @ukparliament.parliament.uk is opened today, why not take a look at some of our articles examining the pageantry, ritual and politics of this ancient ceremony 🧵1/5

UK Parliament

Today is the State Opening of Parliament. 👑 We’re covering the whole event live, starting with the ceremonial search. This is when the cellars are searched by the Yeomen of the Guard before the King’s arrival. 🔴 Watch the ceremonial search: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXG...

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The King's Speech has included the introduction of a bill to enable peerages to be removed. Always a tricky topic, in 1782 there was a rare attempt by the House of Lords to try to prevent a new peerage being conferred on Lord George Germain as Viscount Sackville. The motion was defeated 61 to 26.

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Aqua silk was chosen for this #1750s woman’s waistcoat, fitting snugly over the body and lengthening over the hips. There are similar features to their male counterparts including the gilt embellished pocket flaps and buttons #FashionMuseumBath #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

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There are 86 pregnant mothers locked up in ICE concentration camps. Pregnant immigrants in detention for months despite rules against it - Los Angeles Times share.google/PQsxrLcoTOWM...

Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against itWith the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.share.google
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