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...
I think this is an all-time high (low?) for #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
I’m entering The Teenager as potential winner of #Duvetknowitschristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I think this is an all-time high (low?) for #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
Being kept company tonight by an umbrella stand full of swords. Very festive (and handy for getting into presents in the morning) #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Being kept company tonight by an umbrella stand full of swords. Very festive (and handy for getting into presents in the morning) #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
We found a churchyard cat. He had things to say.
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We found a churchyard cat. He had things to say.
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“Newly declassified British documents expose how radioactive clouds from nuclear tests in Australia took days—not hours—to clear, contaminating vast areas in the lead-up to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.”
www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...
www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...
UK Government begins to release Australia's nuclear tests documents after 75 years - Australian Institute of International Affairs
Newly declassified British documents expose how radioactive clouds from nuclear tests in Australia took days—not hours—to clear, contaminating vast areas in the lead-up to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics....
www.internationalaffairs.org.au
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“Newly declassified British documents expose how radioactive clouds from nuclear tests in Australia took days—not hours—to clear, contaminating vast areas in the lead-up to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.”
www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...
www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...
Have had the new tMG album on repeat (it’s great) and I would love to know if @themountaingoats.bsky.social has read The Terror
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Have had the new tMG album on repeat (it’s great) and I would love to know if @themountaingoats.bsky.social has read The Terror
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...
www.tandfonline.com
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.
Reposted by Fi Bowler
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...