Linsey Robb
@linseyrobb.bsky.social
Historian of war, pacifism and gender @ Northumbria University. Basically professionally interested in men who don’t fight wars.
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#History #SkyStorians 2025 @hisjournalha.bsky.social Research Bursary scheme is now open! Available: 1 ECR award & 1 mid-career researcher award, each worth up to £1,500. Deadline *15 August*. For further particulars & downloadable application form, see www.history.org.uk/higher-ed/re...
History Research Bursary Scheme: Early Career and Mid-Career Routes
www.history.org.uk
June 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
#History #SkyStorians 2025 @hisjournalha.bsky.social Research Bursary scheme is now open! Available: 1 ECR award & 1 mid-career researcher award, each worth up to £1,500. Deadline *15 August*. For further particulars & downloadable application form, see www.history.org.uk/higher-ed/re...
Absolutely delighted that my article on class and conscientious objection during the Second World War is now available from @cultsochistory.bsky.social . Available open access here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
February 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Absolutely delighted that my article on class and conscientious objection during the Second World War is now available from @cultsochistory.bsky.social . Available open access here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Linsey Robb
British Humour and the Second World War: ‘Keep Smiling Through’ edited by Juliette Pattinson & Linsey Robb is a collection of essays on the neglected but important topic of humour in Britain in WW2 edited by established scholars.
Out now in paperback! bit.ly/3OJynKi
Out now in paperback! bit.ly/3OJynKi
January 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
British Humour and the Second World War: ‘Keep Smiling Through’ edited by Juliette Pattinson & Linsey Robb is a collection of essays on the neglected but important topic of humour in Britain in WW2 edited by established scholars.
Out now in paperback! bit.ly/3OJynKi
Out now in paperback! bit.ly/3OJynKi
By way of introduction on this platform I can think of nothing better than I bought a wrapping storage bag yesterday and other than my children I’ve never been happier with anything in my life.
December 1, 2024 at 10:39 AM
By way of introduction on this platform I can think of nothing better than I bought a wrapping storage bag yesterday and other than my children I’ve never been happier with anything in my life.
Reposted by Linsey Robb
The critical role of tea for #SecondWorldWar morale was highlighted in the Empire Tea Bureau pamphlet 'Tea for the Workers' - read it in full at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/MSX/...
Featuring 'mobile tea services in action', tea cars & bars, canteens, 'bulk tea making', trolley planning & more
Featuring 'mobile tea services in action', tea cars & bars, canteens, 'bulk tea making', trolley planning & more
November 13, 2024 at 9:59 AM
The critical role of tea for #SecondWorldWar morale was highlighted in the Empire Tea Bureau pamphlet 'Tea for the Workers' - read it in full at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/MSX/...
Featuring 'mobile tea services in action', tea cars & bars, canteens, 'bulk tea making', trolley planning & more
Featuring 'mobile tea services in action', tea cars & bars, canteens, 'bulk tea making', trolley planning & more
What if I’m still not funny or interesting on Bluesky? Can I still blame Elon Musk?
November 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM
What if I’m still not funny or interesting on Bluesky? Can I still blame Elon Musk?