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Excited to be in a discussion about preservation of humanitarian archives at Hum & Conflict Response Insti at Univ of Manchester. The loss of fed funding for foreign aid had wide impact, including the sustainability of continued access to critical archives. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust Combine Support

Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust combine support for the Humanitarian Archive Emergency (HAE) project based at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester in pa...

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November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick

@mrcwarwick.bsky.social

Aftermath of war

The experiences & treatment of ex-servicemen, physically or psychologically affected by the First World War, seen through archives relating to the 'sweated trades' in the 1910s & 1920s

More sources on working people & disability digitised & indexed at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...

$STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL - NOT to be communicated to the PRESS. PAPER BOX TRADE BOARD (GREAT BRITAIN). Permits Committee. SUPPLEMENTARY SUMMARY OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS OF EXEMPTION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE PERMITS COMMITTEE ON 27TH FEBRUARY, 1925. B.839/1925. Name & Address of Firm: Longton Disabled Soldiers' & Sailors', Cardboard Box Factory, Uttoxeter Road, Longton. Age & Sex of worker: 39. M. Particulars of infirmity: Multiple Gunshot wounds. (in receipt of a 40% permanent pension). Length of time in present employment: 3 years, 9 months. Total experience in the trade: " " Particulars of work: Bonding and slotting of wire stitched boxes. Reason why piecework impracticable: Uniformity of speed not maintained owing to disability. Rate of wages proposed: 43/8d per week of 46½ hours. NOTE: The Inspector's report states that at the time of visiting, this worker was away ill. The work usually performed is wire stitching. He suffers from gunshot wounds in head and arm and has had meningitis. The Manager estimates the worker’s value as 10/- per week. The worker is frequently away through illness and unable to work continuously. He is alleged to be the feeblest case employed and his mind is temporarily affected from time to time and he had to be arrested by his fellow workers. (See also general report at the end). B.840/25. Name and Address of firm: Longton Disabled Soldiers' & Sailors' Cardboard Box Factory, Longton. Age and sex of worker: 37. M. Particulars of infirmity: Gunshot wound right leg, compound fracture (high shoe 4"; and in receipt of a 60% permanent pension. Length of time in present employment: and total experience in the trade: 3 years, 9 months. Particulars of work: Wire stitched boxes (stitching bending and slotting). Reason why piecework impracticable: Uniformity of speed not maintained owing to disability. Rate of wages proposed: 43/8d per week of 46½ hours.$

November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Dr Janette Martin

@hisjlm.bsky.social

There's a few tickets left for this cold war mystery. The John Rylands Library 12 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-....

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June 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM

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Helen Pankhurst

@helenpankhurst.bsky.social

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop employers covering up abuse

Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...

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April 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Dr Janette Martin

@hisjlm.bsky.social

Delighted to be at the 3rd Truth Telllers summit

May 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM

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Brian Groom

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Huddersfield-born Harold Wilson became PM for a third time #OnThisDay 1974, after Edward Heath's talks with the Liberals failed. Painting by Ruskin Spear (National Portrait Gallery).

March 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM

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Brian Groom

@groomb.bsky.social

Liverpool Kids, 1964, by Astrid Kirchherr (1938-2020). She was engaged to Stuart Sutcliffe, the Beatles' bassist, before his death in 1962.

March 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM

Dr Janette Martin

@hisjlm.bsky.social

www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/frien...

Friends of Marsden Library presents: Florence Lockwood, the extraordinary life of a Colne Valley Suffragist - Marsden Mechanics, West Yorkshire

A discussion of Florence’s life and work and a celebration of her achievements this International Women’s Day. For full details, please visit the booking link.

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March 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Dr Janette Martin

@hisjlm.bsky.social

Polyp has another book on the horizon and perfect for these crazy times. A raucous comic book, ridiculing and rebuking conspiracy theory paranoia with science and satire. Help him get his project off the ground by checking out the Debunked crowd funder tinyurl.com/3k34v3dj