Andy Carter
@andykerrcarter.bsky.social
Historian of classical reception, nationalism & class in 19th c sport. PGR/ECR Rep British Society of Sports History. New book - Games, Greek & Pluck - published by Peter Lang. Bassist. Partick Thistle & Dulwich Hamlet fan.
While @davidolusoga.bsky.social excellent Empire series is showing on the BBC, which includes a bit about Indian indentured labour in episode 2, I thought it was a good time to re-showcase Min Carter's video explaining her ceramic installation about indenture.
There's a video explaining the piece here ... hindzeit.wordpress.com/2023/07/28/w...
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
While @davidolusoga.bsky.social excellent Empire series is showing on the BBC, which includes a bit about Indian indentured labour in episode 2, I thought it was a good time to re-showcase Min Carter's video explaining her ceramic installation about indenture.
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www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TMUEU... Malcolm Tozer has reviewed Games, Greek and Pluck in History of Education
Games, Greek and Pluck: Classicism, Masculinity, Elite Education and British Sport, 1850–1914
Published in History of Education: Journal of the History of Education Society (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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August 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TMUEU... Malcolm Tozer has reviewed Games, Greek and Pluck in History of Education
The role of English public schools and classicism in the development of modern sports idrottsforum.org/bolhan_carte...
The role of English public schools and classicism in the development of modern sports
Public school education in the second half of the nineteenth century was completely dominated by classics and sport. Rejecting the view that these were competing strands resulting in friction between ...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The role of English public schools and classicism in the development of modern sports idrottsforum.org/bolhan_carte...
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TMUEU... Malcolm Tozer has reviewed Games, Greek and Pluck in History of Education
Games, Greek and Pluck: Classicism, Masculinity, Elite Education and British Sport, 1850–1914
Published in History of Education: Journal of the History of Education Society (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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August 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TMUEU... Malcolm Tozer has reviewed Games, Greek and Pluck in History of Education
Pleased to have been quoted by Amit Roy here www.easterneye.biz/india-englan...
India pull off 'Oval miracle'
The victory, which levelled the series 2–2, was celebrated by much of India’s 1.4 billion population and 2.5 million people of Indian origin in the UK.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pleased to have been quoted by Amit Roy here www.easterneye.biz/india-englan...
There's a video explaining the piece here ... hindzeit.wordpress.com/2023/07/28/w...
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There's a video explaining the piece here ... hindzeit.wordpress.com/2023/07/28/w...
Just found this reminder of Min Carter's amazing installation inspired by the history of indentured Indian labour www.colourindesignaward.org/post/one-to-...
One to Watch - Minal Carter
Where did you study and what was the course title?The University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.BA(Hons) Design Crafts (Ceramics with Glass)Name of your lecturer – course tutor?Project Tutor: Emma MarksCo...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Just found this reminder of Min Carter's amazing installation inspired by the history of indentured Indian labour www.colourindesignaward.org/post/one-to-...
An excellent piece from @carissachew.bsky.social examining the terminology of mixed race in the British Empire.
June 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
An excellent piece from @carissachew.bsky.social examining the terminology of mixed race in the British Empire.
There are still places to be had at this year's Postgrad and ECR Workshop at the BSSH Conference. PLease see the following link for details.
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/202...
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2025 Conference
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June 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
There are still places to be had at this year's Postgrad and ECR Workshop at the BSSH Conference. PLease see the following link for details.
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/202...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/202...
Classical education in British public schools had a profound impact on the development of modern sport throughout the world. @royalhistsoc.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @histedsocuk.bsky.social @enghistrev.bsky.social @acrsn.bsky.social
How classical reception shaped the development of 19th century sport.
Peter Lang Verlag - Games, Greek and Pluck
Public school education in the second half of the nineteenth century was completely dominated by classics and sport. Rejecting the view that these were ...
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February 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Classical education in British public schools had a profound impact on the development of modern sport throughout the world. @royalhistsoc.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @histedsocuk.bsky.social @enghistrev.bsky.social @acrsn.bsky.social
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New blog: the mysterious origin of the word 'soccer'. There are no fewer than three examples of 'soccer' or 'socker' in late 1885, all printed a few days apart in school magazines from different parts of the country.
The mysterious origin of 'soccer' – what happened in 1885?
It's a word which was invented in the Victorian era as the short form of association football and has spread around the world, but the origins of 'soccer' remain shrouded in obscurity. For a...
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February 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
New blog: the mysterious origin of the word 'soccer'. There are no fewer than three examples of 'soccer' or 'socker' in late 1885, all printed a few days apart in school magazines from different parts of the country.
How classical reception shaped the development of 19th century sport.
Peter Lang Verlag - Games, Greek and Pluck
Public school education in the second half of the nineteenth century was completely dominated by classics and sport. Rejecting the view that these were ...
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February 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
How classical reception shaped the development of 19th century sport.
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Applications for the BSSH annual conference in Belfast this summer are now open. Abstracts of 200 words on any aspect of sport are welcomed, the deadline for submissions is 7th May 2025..
January 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Applications for the BSSH annual conference in Belfast this summer are now open. Abstracts of 200 words on any aspect of sport are welcomed, the deadline for submissions is 7th May 2025..
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... Out now!!
Games, Greek and Pluck
How classical ideas shaped the elite British male's view of his place in the world and his attitudes to masculinity, gender, race, class and duty. How classicis
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January 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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www.amazon.co.uk/Games-Greek-... Out now and currently £5 off!!
Games, Greek and Pluck: Classicism, Masculinity, Elite Education and British Sport, 1850–1914: 13 (Sport, History and Culture)
Buy Games, Greek and Pluck: Classicism, Masculinity, Elite Education and British Sport, 1850–1914: 13 (Sport, History and Culture) New by Carter (ISBN: 9781803746135) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 30, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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The physical copies have arrived. Games, Greek and Pluck is available for order online and in book shops now!!
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
The physical copies have arrived. Games, Greek and Pluck is available for order online and in book shops now!!
www.peterlang.com/document/146... It's at the printers now!!
Peter Lang Verlag - Games, Greek and Pluck
Public school education in the second half of the nineteenth century was completely dominated by classics and sport. Rejecting the view that these were ...
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December 9, 2024 at 1:51 PM
www.peterlang.com/document/146... It's at the printers now!!
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To mark the bicentenary of the world's first football club, founded in Edinburgh in 1824, I'll be giving a talk at the National Records of Scotland on 4 December, 1.30pm. In person or online, tickets are free and bookable now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/200-years-...
200 years of football in Edinburgh: Hybrid event
Sports historian Andy Mitchell explores the world's first known organisation dedicated to football.
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November 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM
To mark the bicentenary of the world's first football club, founded in Edinburgh in 1824, I'll be giving a talk at the National Records of Scotland on 4 December, 1.30pm. In person or online, tickets are free and bookable now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/200-years-...
On Now! Andy Mitchell talking about the roots of football in Edinburgh in December 1824 www.youtube.com/live/z4YhLWe...
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December 4, 2024 at 1:37 PM
On Now! Andy Mitchell talking about the roots of football in Edinburgh in December 1824 www.youtube.com/live/z4YhLWe...
I've just sent back the final proofs with a couple of tweeks to the index and bibliography and it will be printing any day now. Exciting times ahead as at last I can think about my next project.
November 27, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I've just sent back the final proofs with a couple of tweeks to the index and bibliography and it will be printing any day now. Exciting times ahead as at last I can think about my next project.
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Our long-standing friend and frequent contributor to the conference @andymitchellmedia.bsky.social is giving two talks in Edinburgh & Glasgow next month to discuss his long-standing research on the world’s first football club which was formed 200 years ago this year!
To mark the bicentenary of the world's first football club, founded in Edinburgh in 1824, I'll be giving a talk at the National Records of Scotland on 4 December, 1.30pm. In person or online, tickets are free and bookable now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/200-years-...
200 years of football in Edinburgh: Hybrid event
Sports historian Andy Mitchell explores the world's first known organisation dedicated to football.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Our long-standing friend and frequent contributor to the conference @andymitchellmedia.bsky.social is giving two talks in Edinburgh & Glasgow next month to discuss his long-standing research on the world’s first football club which was formed 200 years ago this year!
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Studying, researching or teaching the histories of disability? Try using the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH), it contains 650,000+ resources from 55 BCE to today! Find out how to use BBIH
Using BBIH online: a help pack for students and lecturers
For the academic year, we've a help pack offering guides to BBIH in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. With embeddable content for VLEs.
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November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Studying, researching or teaching the histories of disability? Try using the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH), it contains 650,000+ resources from 55 BCE to today! Find out how to use BBIH
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THE INDEPENDENT HISTORIAN
Zoom meeting Mon 2 Dec 17.00 GMT
How do Independent Historians maintain academic excellence and rigour without institutional affiliation? Melanie Backe-Hansen, Mark Crail, John Sanders & John Townley share inspirations and methods of working.
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Zoom meeting Mon 2 Dec 17.00 GMT
How do Independent Historians maintain academic excellence and rigour without institutional affiliation? Melanie Backe-Hansen, Mark Crail, John Sanders & John Townley share inspirations and methods of working.
More: www.bit.ly/p-d-c-1
November 10, 2024 at 1:02 PM
THE INDEPENDENT HISTORIAN
Zoom meeting Mon 2 Dec 17.00 GMT
How do Independent Historians maintain academic excellence and rigour without institutional affiliation? Melanie Backe-Hansen, Mark Crail, John Sanders & John Townley share inspirations and methods of working.
More: www.bit.ly/p-d-c-1
Zoom meeting Mon 2 Dec 17.00 GMT
How do Independent Historians maintain academic excellence and rigour without institutional affiliation? Melanie Backe-Hansen, Mark Crail, John Sanders & John Townley share inspirations and methods of working.
More: www.bit.ly/p-d-c-1
Europe's oldest working lighthouse the Tower of Hercules at A' Corunna, Galicia, Spain is a wonder to behold and gives a good idea of what the Pharos of Alexandria may have looked like. Seen here on a sunny day last month, the mist on the headland made it invisible until we were quite close.
November 15, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Europe's oldest working lighthouse the Tower of Hercules at A' Corunna, Galicia, Spain is a wonder to behold and gives a good idea of what the Pharos of Alexandria may have looked like. Seen here on a sunny day last month, the mist on the headland made it invisible until we were quite close.
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Happy to be interviewed by @whuhistorian.bsky.social for the Sport in History podcast. In this episode, I discuss my book Surfing and Modernity in the North of Scotland.
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October 24, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Happy to be interviewed by @whuhistorian.bsky.social for the Sport in History podcast. In this episode, I discuss my book Surfing and Modernity in the North of Scotland.