Dr Rough, FSAScot
@billyrough.bsky.social
Art Historian/Lecturer at University of St Andrews. 19th & 20th century British Art, Music Hall, and Theatre. Occasional folkie / concertina player. Instagram: roughs_drafts
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It's quiz time! This time we're getting a little spooky 👻🎃
Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween
🧑🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate
Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween
🧑🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate
October 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It's quiz time! This time we're getting a little spooky 👻🎃
Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween
🧑🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate
Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween
🧑🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate
Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert
October 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert
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Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall
October 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall
#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
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I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
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Build council homes.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
September 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Build council homes.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
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Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management 👉bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management 👉bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social
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Great event at the Lambeth Archives with the British Music Hall Society. Always excited to see anything on The Grecian Saloon in Shoreditch. #BritishMusicHallSociety #LambethArchives
August 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great event at the Lambeth Archives with the British Music Hall Society. Always excited to see anything on The Grecian Saloon in Shoreditch. #BritishMusicHallSociety #LambethArchives
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Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT ‘Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social
#MusicHall #Variety #archive
#MusicHall #Variety #archive
August 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT ‘Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social
#MusicHall #Variety #archive
#MusicHall #Variety #archive
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A new exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum showcases stories of black entertainers from Morecambe’s golden era, featuring items from the BMHS Archive. Researched by Kirsty Roberts, she will be ‘In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu
August 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A new exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum showcases stories of black entertainers from Morecambe’s golden era, featuring items from the BMHS Archive. Researched by Kirsty Roberts, she will be ‘In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu
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For those interested in theatre, circus & music hall history, Part 2 of my blog on early 19th century comedian 'Joe Cowell in America' is now online 👉
bit.ly/4eWBhrF
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social
bit.ly/4eWBhrF
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social
A Dynasty on Stage:Part Two: Joseph Cowell in America (1821-43) - Anthony Binns
Chapter 1 (Continued): The Life of Joe Cowell (1792-1863) Part Two: Joe Cowell in America (1821-43) The Park Theatre, New York 1821 Joseph Cowell and his young wife sailed the Atlantic for approximate...
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July 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
For those interested in theatre, circus & music hall history, Part 2 of my blog on early 19th century comedian 'Joe Cowell in America' is now online 👉
bit.ly/4eWBhrF
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social
bit.ly/4eWBhrF
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social
One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too!
Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring!
www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal...
www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys...
#Ballachulish #Glencoe
Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring!
www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal...
www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys...
#Ballachulish #Glencoe
July 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too!
Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring!
www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal...
www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys...
#Ballachulish #Glencoe
Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring!
www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal...
www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys...
#Ballachulish #Glencoe
How’s this for a theatre poster? 1849, Theatre Royal, #Dundee. A bit of a curiosity as it looks like a budding poster designer has sketched out ideas on the back. Always welcome for some thoughts on #Alexander and #Woodward!
#History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch
#History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch
July 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How’s this for a theatre poster? 1849, Theatre Royal, #Dundee. A bit of a curiosity as it looks like a budding poster designer has sketched out ideas on the back. Always welcome for some thoughts on #Alexander and #Woodward!
#History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch
#History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch
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Anyone interested in theatre & music hall history might enjoy my new blog on the Cowell-Compton-Pelissier dynasty. Pt.One focuses on comedy & circus pioneer Joe Cowell 👉 bit.ly/3Z18zPz
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Anyone interested in theatre & music hall history might enjoy my new blog on the Cowell-Compton-Pelissier dynasty. Pt.One focuses on comedy & circus pioneer Joe Cowell 👉 bit.ly/3Z18zPz
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social
Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025!
Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!)
Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening!
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!)
Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening!
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
May 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025!
Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!)
Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening!
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!)
Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening!
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Wonderful #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 walk - which ended with a very special treat - a look around what was Springthorpe’s Music Hall. Much thanks to Drawing Projects Scotland for the warm welcome!
For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Wonderful #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 walk - which ended with a very special treat - a look around what was Springthorpe’s Music Hall. Much thanks to Drawing Projects Scotland for the warm welcome!
For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!
Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’.
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social
Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’.
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!
Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’.
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social
Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’.
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social
Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!
It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!
It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉
Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink
@musichallsociety.bsky.social
Tickets still available for this special screening of Laurel and Hardy's 1927 short 'Duck Soup'! Kindly supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social as part of #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025
#MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink
More info and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...
#MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink
More info and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...
May 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Tickets still available for this special screening of Laurel and Hardy's 1927 short 'Duck Soup'! Kindly supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social as part of #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025
#MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink
More info and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...
#MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink
More info and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...
Very excited about our new fully online short course! A collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social : ‘History of Scottish Design in Six Objects’
Spread the word!
www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Spread the word!
www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social
The History of Scottish Design in Six Objects - In partnership with the University of St Andrews
A brand new online course with the University of St Andrews and V&A Dundee
www.vam.ac.uk
May 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Very excited about our new fully online short course! A collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social : ‘History of Scottish Design in Six Objects’
Spread the word!
www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Spread the word!
www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social
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If you are in Dundee - come mark #MusicHallAndVarietyDay on Friday 16 May 2025 with a special 'Laurel and Hardy' screening and Dundee music hall walking tour!
To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk
To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk
April 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you are in Dundee - come mark #MusicHallAndVarietyDay on Friday 16 May 2025 with a special 'Laurel and Hardy' screening and Dundee music hall walking tour!
To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk
To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk
Delighted to have been nominated 'Outstanding Teacher (Arts & Divinity)' at this year's Students' Association Teaching Awards.
Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel
More info: www.yourunion.net/representati...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel
More info: www.yourunion.net/representati...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Delighted to have been nominated 'Outstanding Teacher (Arts & Divinity)' at this year's Students' Association Teaching Awards.
Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel
More info: www.yourunion.net/representati...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel
More info: www.yourunion.net/representati...
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
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A perfect warm up for #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025 on Fri 16th May with food & drink theme…port wine sangarees all round for us, please
Saw Léotard at the Alhambra last night. Got elephant’s trunk on Tom & Jerrys, and Mouth Ticklers. #c19th #Circus #MusicHall
April 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A perfect warm up for #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025 on Fri 16th May with food & drink theme…port wine sangarees all round for us, please
Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on Torres-Garcia with Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on Torres-Garcia with Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social
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Judith Bowers - founder and director of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall campaign will lead you on an edifying, amusing and sensational tour of the entertainment and #theatre #history of #Glasgow.
Ticket are £12
Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon
#scotland
Ticket are £12
Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon
#scotland
April 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Judith Bowers - founder and director of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall campaign will lead you on an edifying, amusing and sensational tour of the entertainment and #theatre #history of #Glasgow.
Ticket are £12
Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon
#scotland
Ticket are £12
Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon
#scotland