Fi Bowler
@fibowler.bsky.social
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Fi Bowler
@fibowler.bsky.social
· Apr 24
‘Sacrificed on the altar of progress and science’: early cases of disputed disease among British nuclear test veterans
This article traces the experiences of nine servicemen who served on Christmas Island during Britain’s atmospheric nuclear weapons testing programme. It considers the complex medico-legal challenge...
doi.org
My new article on early incidences of disputed disease among Britain’s nuclear test veterans has just been published OA in Contemporary British History doi.org/10.1080/1361...
What do you mean you dressed up as the “come on grandma let’s get you to bed” meme for Halloween?
November 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What do you mean you dressed up as the “come on grandma let’s get you to bed” meme for Halloween?
Arms in the air like you just don’t care
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Arms in the air like you just don’t care
History PhDs who have published monographs: how long was there between finishing your PhD and publishing it as a monograph?
October 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
History PhDs who have published monographs: how long was there between finishing your PhD and publishing it as a monograph?
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Really pleased to see that this has now been published in the latest issue of Contemporary British History, alongside articles by @fibowler.bsky.social, @andrewperchard.bsky.social, @benjthomas.bsky.social, and others.
Really excited that my article, ‘For club, country, and capitalism? Footballers’ autobiographies and the political and moral economies of post-war Britain’ is now out in Contemporary British History.
#skystorians🗃️ #polisky
#skystorians🗃️ #polisky
For club, country, and capitalism? Footballers’ autobiographies and the political and moral economies of post-war Britain
This article examines the emergent cultural format of the British footballer’s autobiography between the 1940s and 1960s, as a case study into how tensions in the post-war settlement evolved and we...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Really pleased to see that this has now been published in the latest issue of Contemporary British History, alongside articles by @fibowler.bsky.social, @andrewperchard.bsky.social, @benjthomas.bsky.social, and others.
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In her latest piece, @fibowler.bsky.social shares her grandfather’s story and those of other British servicemen, highlighting the very real and lasting human cost of nuclear testing.
Read here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Read here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
August 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In her latest piece, @fibowler.bsky.social shares her grandfather’s story and those of other British servicemen, highlighting the very real and lasting human cost of nuclear testing.
Read here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Read here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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Margo Leadbetter and Reg’s love story is my favourite thing to ever happen @fibowler.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Margo Leadbetter and Reg’s love story is my favourite thing to ever happen @fibowler.bsky.social
Parenting is tough sometimes
May 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Parenting is tough sometimes
Margo Leadbetter when people don’t use her full name
May 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Margo Leadbetter when people don’t use her full name
Good morning from Margo Leadbetter
May 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Good morning from Margo Leadbetter
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If you liked Andor, check out this book that highlights the rise of fascism in the real world as reflected in the Star Wars saga! You see how Tony Gilroy pulled from history for this galactic tale! @chriskempshall.bsky.social joins us in a few weeks to talk about it, so let's hear your questions!
May 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If you liked Andor, check out this book that highlights the rise of fascism in the real world as reflected in the Star Wars saga! You see how Tony Gilroy pulled from history for this galactic tale! @chriskempshall.bsky.social joins us in a few weeks to talk about it, so let's hear your questions!
Crime Lord and his apprentice
May 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Crime Lord and his apprentice
My top home decor tips:
✅ original fireplaces
✅ wall art
✅ lots of bookshelves
✅ tuxedo cat
✅ tuxedo cat’s spring
✅ original fireplaces
✅ wall art
✅ lots of bookshelves
✅ tuxedo cat
✅ tuxedo cat’s spring
April 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My top home decor tips:
✅ original fireplaces
✅ wall art
✅ lots of bookshelves
✅ tuxedo cat
✅ tuxedo cat’s spring
✅ original fireplaces
✅ wall art
✅ lots of bookshelves
✅ tuxedo cat
✅ tuxedo cat’s spring
He takes his barista role very seriously
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
He takes his barista role very seriously
I simply must go and fuss this baby
Meet Ozymandias.
He doesn't know it yet, but once he's had his second jab, he's going to be the new Magdalen College kitten.
He doesn't know it yet, but once he's had his second jab, he's going to be the new Magdalen College kitten.
April 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I simply must go and fuss this baby
My new article on early incidences of disputed disease among Britain’s nuclear test veterans has just been published OA in Contemporary British History doi.org/10.1080/1361...
‘Sacrificed on the altar of progress and science’: early cases of disputed disease among British nuclear test veterans
This article traces the experiences of nine servicemen who served on Christmas Island during Britain’s atmospheric nuclear weapons testing programme. It considers the complex medico-legal challenge...
doi.org
April 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My new article on early incidences of disputed disease among Britain’s nuclear test veterans has just been published OA in Contemporary British History doi.org/10.1080/1361...
Do you ever feel like you’re being… watched?
April 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Do you ever feel like you’re being… watched?
Me: no I’m not nosy
Also me, as soon as there’s the faintest whiff of neighbour drama:
Also me, as soon as there’s the faintest whiff of neighbour drama:
April 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Me: no I’m not nosy
Also me, as soon as there’s the faintest whiff of neighbour drama:
Also me, as soon as there’s the faintest whiff of neighbour drama:
This plumber isn’t very good. He’s been in my sink for three hours and he’s charged me £700
April 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This plumber isn’t very good. He’s been in my sink for three hours and he’s charged me £700
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We are trying to learn bite inhibition. Don’t ask me how it’s going
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We are trying to learn bite inhibition. Don’t ask me how it’s going
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I just need to reassure you all that Margo Leadbetter remains full of crimes
@fibowler.bsky.social she’ll be your problem soon
@fibowler.bsky.social she’ll be your problem soon
April 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I just need to reassure you all that Margo Leadbetter remains full of crimes
@fibowler.bsky.social she’ll be your problem soon
@fibowler.bsky.social she’ll be your problem soon
Just two gals hanging out
April 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Just two gals hanging out
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She is an absolute CRIMINAL. My arms are in RIBBONS. She and Reg are going to wreak havoc and I for one cannot wait to see it
Everyone say hi to Margo Leadbetter! Found abandoned on the side of the road last week, now in foster with @zizifothsi.bsky.social and coming home to me and Reg soon ❤️
April 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
She is an absolute CRIMINAL. My arms are in RIBBONS. She and Reg are going to wreak havoc and I for one cannot wait to see it