Caitríona Beaumont
@caitbeaumont.bsky.social
Prof Social History LSBU | Female activism, gender equality & women's social movements Britain & Ireland | History of Experience | Fellow @royalhistsoc.org | PI #womensgrassrootsactivism & #Afterlives | Visiting full Prof @ucddublin.bsky.social
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#EverydayWelfare co-ed collection by @ruthdav.bsky.social @evecolpus.bsky.social & me offers a renewed & revised history of welfare in modern Britain by focussing on how people sought to 'fare well'. Fully #OA join the 20k who have already taken a look. Enjoy! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Thrilled to see Eva Gore-Booth biography anniversary edition now included in the @manchesterup.bsky.social trade catalogue 2026. Due in print March 2026!
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November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Thrilled to see Eva Gore-Booth biography anniversary edition now included in the @manchesterup.bsky.social trade catalogue 2026. Due in print March 2026!
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If you'd like the crib notes on Eva Gore-Booth's extraordinary life, EPIC have a post on her here: blog.epicchq.com/eva-gore-boo... and you can read her full biography next month when @sonjatiernan.bsky.social's excellent book is republished by @manchesterup.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 6:56 PM
If you'd like the crib notes on Eva Gore-Booth's extraordinary life, EPIC have a post on her here: blog.epicchq.com/eva-gore-boo... and you can read her full biography next month when @sonjatiernan.bsky.social's excellent book is republished by @manchesterup.bsky.social
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For anyone interested in our 18-month post in British Studies please follow the link below. @ihr.bsky.social
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Jacob Price Fellowship in British Studies (18 month FTC):London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
For anyone interested in our 18-month post in British Studies please follow the link below. @ihr.bsky.social
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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If you missed this week's seminar by Ciara McAllister on 'A class apart: Representing the ‘Troubles’ and the working class', a recording is now available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o1J...
Irish Studies Seminar: Ciara McAllister 2.2.26
YouTube video by QUB Irish Studies
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February 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
If you missed this week's seminar by Ciara McAllister on 'A class apart: Representing the ‘Troubles’ and the working class', a recording is now available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o1J...
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In case anyone is looking for part time library work in south London.
The librarians here are a lovely bunch. Downside is you may encounter me at times.
The librarians here are a lovely bunch. Downside is you may encounter me at times.
Job Vacancy at the University of Greenwich: Library Services Assistant
Our Information and Library Services Directorate delivers award winning IT services and support, library, academic and digital skills and learning enhancement to staff and students across the universi...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM
In case anyone is looking for part time library work in south London.
The librarians here are a lovely bunch. Downside is you may encounter me at times.
The librarians here are a lovely bunch. Downside is you may encounter me at times.
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We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
In 1982, inspired by the work of MO the National Lesbian and Gay survey began, it sought to capture what everyday life was like for queer people living in the UK. For our latest open call we're continuing the work of NLGS and asking what does it mean to be queer every day?
#lgbtqhistory
#lgbtqhistory
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
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University after university in the UK are facing drastic cuts to their budgets from tax charges, visa restrictions and costs and cuts to research budgets that is seeing more unis slashing courses and jobs and potentially closing. Action is needed and urgently
February 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM
University after university in the UK are facing drastic cuts to their budgets from tax charges, visa restrictions and costs and cuts to research budgets that is seeing more unis slashing courses and jobs and potentially closing. Action is needed and urgently
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Excellent article but stark reminder that for all the perceptions of universities as ivory towers for elites, they are actually vital hubs in towns n cities supporting local businesses and providing key services as well as education….
‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?
When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degr...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Excellent article but stark reminder that for all the perceptions of universities as ivory towers for elites, they are actually vital hubs in towns n cities supporting local businesses and providing key services as well as education….
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18 month postdoc at the lovely IHR in London, $41,740. Deadline 7 March. 'The Fellow will play a key role within the IHR team responsible for hosting the 2027 North American Conference in British Studies (NACBS)' in London 2027.
Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians
Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians
Jacob Price Fellowship in British Studies (18 month FTC):London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
18 month postdoc at the lovely IHR in London, $41,740. Deadline 7 March. 'The Fellow will play a key role within the IHR team responsible for hosting the 2027 North American Conference in British Studies (NACBS)' in London 2027.
Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians
Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians
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#History
My book is now out. All about the women merchant navy seafarers who died due to enemy action in the two world wars.
www.lulu.com/shop/nina-ba...
If any museums or other shops are interested in selling this, DM me for wholesale price.
My book is now out. All about the women merchant navy seafarers who died due to enemy action in the two world wars.
www.lulu.com/shop/nina-ba...
If any museums or other shops are interested in selling this, DM me for wholesale price.
“Supposed Killed or Drowned by Enemy Action at Sea”
This book is the first complete list of the women professional seafarers in the United Kingdom’s Merchant Navy who lost their lives due to enemy action. Detailed profiles have been researched for thos...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
#History
My book is now out. All about the women merchant navy seafarers who died due to enemy action in the two world wars.
www.lulu.com/shop/nina-ba...
If any museums or other shops are interested in selling this, DM me for wholesale price.
My book is now out. All about the women merchant navy seafarers who died due to enemy action in the two world wars.
www.lulu.com/shop/nina-ba...
If any museums or other shops are interested in selling this, DM me for wholesale price.
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We're hiring!
Join our team on a project to share stories from our rural film archives with different audiences.
Find out more and apply today:
jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Join our team on a project to share stories from our rural film archives with different audiences.
Find out more and apply today:
jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Engagement Officer (BFI Project) :London Road Reading, UK
Part Time / Fixed Term till 30th October 2026
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January 28, 2026 at 1:38 PM
We're hiring!
Join our team on a project to share stories from our rural film archives with different audiences.
Find out more and apply today:
jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Join our team on a project to share stories from our rural film archives with different audiences.
Find out more and apply today:
jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Only five days left to get those abstract in. Abstracts are due Friday 6th February. Thanks to all those that have already submitted we look forward to reading them.
We are delighted this afternoon to announced the CFP for the 36th annual WHAI conference 2026. The conference will be held at Mary I Limerick on 29 & 30 May 2026. Closing dates for submissions on the theme of 'Gain' is 31 Jan. 2026.
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WHAI2026
Welcome to the homepage for the next Women's History Association of Ireland conference.
Our next annual conference will take place 29-30 May 2026 at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
The conferenc...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Only five days left to get those abstract in. Abstracts are due Friday 6th February. Thanks to all those that have already submitted we look forward to reading them.
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In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️
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Queer Love Letters from History | Glasgow Women’s Library
In anticipation of the Library’s upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik on the 23rd of April, I give a brief introduction into some of the most prominent...
womenslibrary.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
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Current calls for RHS funding (closing 6 March) bit.ly/4tdarCb:
> David Berry Fellowship in History of Scotland, for all career stages
> Early Career Fellowships Grants
> Open Research Support Grants, for mid-career historians
Applications from current RHS Fellows / Members now invited 1/2
> David Berry Fellowship in History of Scotland, for all career stages
> Early Career Fellowships Grants
> Open Research Support Grants, for mid-career historians
Applications from current RHS Fellows / Members now invited 1/2
Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: current programmes to March 2026 - RHS
The Society currently invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians across a range of career stages and backgrounds — with closing dates of 6 March 2026. For further inform...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Current calls for RHS funding (closing 6 March) bit.ly/4tdarCb:
> David Berry Fellowship in History of Scotland, for all career stages
> Early Career Fellowships Grants
> Open Research Support Grants, for mid-career historians
Applications from current RHS Fellows / Members now invited 1/2
> David Berry Fellowship in History of Scotland, for all career stages
> Early Career Fellowships Grants
> Open Research Support Grants, for mid-career historians
Applications from current RHS Fellows / Members now invited 1/2
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*drum roll*
Here is the cover for my book, which will be published by @cornellupress.bsky.social on 15 April 2026!
I thought it would be nice to share a bit of info on who these men were and how their lives and interests inspired the design...
Here is the cover for my book, which will be published by @cornellupress.bsky.social on 15 April 2026!
I thought it would be nice to share a bit of info on who these men were and how their lives and interests inspired the design...
February 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
*drum roll*
Here is the cover for my book, which will be published by @cornellupress.bsky.social on 15 April 2026!
I thought it would be nice to share a bit of info on who these men were and how their lives and interests inspired the design...
Here is the cover for my book, which will be published by @cornellupress.bsky.social on 15 April 2026!
I thought it would be nice to share a bit of info on who these men were and how their lives and interests inspired the design...
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From the Chartists to the suffragettes, and from the civil rights movement to the anti-apartheid struggle, every great protest movement has found strength in song.
There is extraordinary power in music. More than one injustice has fallen before a hail of ballads.
There is extraordinary power in music. More than one injustice has fallen before a hail of ballads.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
From the Chartists to the suffragettes, and from the civil rights movement to the anti-apartheid struggle, every great protest movement has found strength in song.
There is extraordinary power in music. More than one injustice has fallen before a hail of ballads.
There is extraordinary power in music. More than one injustice has fallen before a hail of ballads.
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I’m really happy to be speaking about motherhood in alternative theatre at the @voicesofmotherhood.bsky.social conference this week! Registration is open until 12pm today — it’s free!
Final reminder that you have until 12pm on Mon 2 Feb to register for next week's conference. We have a fabulous keynote from @sarahcrook.bsky.social & 60 equally brilliant papers to look forward to! It's free, all are welcome, the Form is linked below, and we'll send the final programme out on Tues.
We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
February 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM
I’m really happy to be speaking about motherhood in alternative theatre at the @voicesofmotherhood.bsky.social conference this week! Registration is open until 12pm today — it’s free!
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The month of February from the ‘Floral Calendar Gathered from the Glen,’ by Wisconsin artist and naturalist Charles P. Durward (1844-1875). Each of the twelve months is represented with a delicate painting of plants and flowers.
Milwaukee Public Library.
#botanicalart #specialcollections
Milwaukee Public Library.
#botanicalart #specialcollections
February 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The month of February from the ‘Floral Calendar Gathered from the Glen,’ by Wisconsin artist and naturalist Charles P. Durward (1844-1875). Each of the twelve months is represented with a delicate painting of plants and flowers.
Milwaukee Public Library.
#botanicalart #specialcollections
Milwaukee Public Library.
#botanicalart #specialcollections
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Happy St Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde!
A celebration of the contribution of Irish women ... and the first day of Spring!💚
Check out events and activities https://bit.ly/StBrigids2026
A celebration of the contribution of Irish women ... and the first day of Spring!💚
Check out events and activities https://bit.ly/StBrigids2026
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Happy St Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde!
A celebration of the contribution of Irish women ... and the first day of Spring!💚
Check out events and activities https://bit.ly/StBrigids2026
A celebration of the contribution of Irish women ... and the first day of Spring!💚
Check out events and activities https://bit.ly/StBrigids2026
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Rowan Rheingans has frequented the Cecil Sharp House stage with her acclaimed band Lady Maisery and duo The Rheingans Sisters, as well as spending time rehearsing here as part of her Creative Bursary. This time, she returns as part of our Feminist Folk Club series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Rowan Rheingans has frequented the Cecil Sharp House stage with her acclaimed band Lady Maisery and duo The Rheingans Sisters, as well as spending time rehearsing here as part of her Creative Bursary. This time, she returns as part of our Feminist Folk Club series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
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Great to hear Jill Craigie will have a blue plaque this year.
Her film ‘To be a Woman’ supported the Equal Pay Campaign petition way back in 1951
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#womensHistory @womenshistnet.bsky.social
Her film ‘To be a Woman’ supported the Equal Pay Campaign petition way back in 1951
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Cr...
#womensHistory @womenshistnet.bsky.social
Jill Craigie - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Great to hear Jill Craigie will have a blue plaque this year.
Her film ‘To be a Woman’ supported the Equal Pay Campaign petition way back in 1951
1/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Cr...
#womensHistory @womenshistnet.bsky.social
Her film ‘To be a Woman’ supported the Equal Pay Campaign petition way back in 1951
1/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Cr...
#womensHistory @womenshistnet.bsky.social
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Published a book on transnational women's or gender history 2020-25?
🚨Submissions to the Ida Blom-Karen Offen Book Prize in Transnational Women's & Gender History now open🚨You can see the full details on our website: www.ifrwh.com
Closing date is 28 February 2026!
#WomensHist #GenderHist
🚨Submissions to the Ida Blom-Karen Offen Book Prize in Transnational Women's & Gender History now open🚨You can see the full details on our website: www.ifrwh.com
Closing date is 28 February 2026!
#WomensHist #GenderHist
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The International Federation for Women's History
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January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Published a book on transnational women's or gender history 2020-25?
🚨Submissions to the Ida Blom-Karen Offen Book Prize in Transnational Women's & Gender History now open🚨You can see the full details on our website: www.ifrwh.com
Closing date is 28 February 2026!
#WomensHist #GenderHist
🚨Submissions to the Ida Blom-Karen Offen Book Prize in Transnational Women's & Gender History now open🚨You can see the full details on our website: www.ifrwh.com
Closing date is 28 February 2026!
#WomensHist #GenderHist
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In the first UCD Library #CulturalHeritage Collections blog post of 2026 Ailbe Van Der Heide of @bealoideasucd.bsky.social describes the folklore and traditions surrounding sheep.
Read: ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2026/01/29/t...
@ucdarchives.bsky.social @ucdscoilglcb.bsky.social
Read: ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2026/01/29/t...
@ucdarchives.bsky.social @ucdscoilglcb.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 12:48 PM
In the first UCD Library #CulturalHeritage Collections blog post of 2026 Ailbe Van Der Heide of @bealoideasucd.bsky.social describes the folklore and traditions surrounding sheep.
Read: ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2026/01/29/t...
@ucdarchives.bsky.social @ucdscoilglcb.bsky.social
Read: ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2026/01/29/t...
@ucdarchives.bsky.social @ucdscoilglcb.bsky.social
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Delighted to see that my review of Laura Kelly’s brilliant book
Contraception and Modern Ireland is out with @irishhiststudies.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Essential reading for anyone working on histories of gender, feminism, contraception and Catholicism
Contraception and Modern Ireland is out with @irishhiststudies.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Essential reading for anyone working on histories of gender, feminism, contraception and Catholicism
Contraception and modern Ireland: a social history, c.1922–92. By Laura Kelly . Pp xiii, 363. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2023. £22.99 paperback. | Irish Historical Studies | Cambridge Core
Contraception and modern Ireland: a social history, c.1922–92. By Laura Kelly . Pp xiii, 363. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2023. £22.99 paperback.
www.cambridge.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Delighted to see that my review of Laura Kelly’s brilliant book
Contraception and Modern Ireland is out with @irishhiststudies.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Essential reading for anyone working on histories of gender, feminism, contraception and Catholicism
Contraception and Modern Ireland is out with @irishhiststudies.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Essential reading for anyone working on histories of gender, feminism, contraception and Catholicism
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JOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
Lead Curator: Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601 – 1800) at British Library
Explore an exciting academic career as a Lead Curator: Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601 – 1800). Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM
JOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...