Lou Bell
@louisebell.bsky.social
Researches artificial limbs in #ww1 and #ww2 | PGR rep @socialhistsoc.bsky.social | co-founder @ukdishisthub.bsky.social | goes to a lot of gigs | she/her
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Reading some academic articles for probably the first time since I submitted my thesis corrections and, I won’t lie, it’s a bit of a struggle to get my mind back into this way of working/thinking…
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reading some academic articles for probably the first time since I submitted my thesis corrections and, I won’t lie, it’s a bit of a struggle to get my mind back into this way of working/thinking…
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A reminder that this is happening THIS Wednesday! #DisHist
We’re excited to announce that we will be joined by @annasusanf.bsky.social for our October monthly event! Join us at 5pm on the 29th October for a discussion on “Disability History Potentials in the Andes: Archives, Archaeology and Indigenous Knowledge” #DisHist
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A reminder that this is happening THIS Wednesday! #DisHist
Really looking forward to presenting at this, and hearing all of the other wonderful sounding papers!
We are delighted to announce that the plenary speakers for our upcoming conference are Dr Sarah Jackson, Professor Peter J. Capuano and Caroline Seymour!
Visit our website for more information: www.thevictorianhand.uk/conference
Visit our website for more information: www.thevictorianhand.uk/conference
October 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Really looking forward to presenting at this, and hearing all of the other wonderful sounding papers!
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📅 Save the Date!
🎉 To mark 50 years of the Social History Society, we’re hosting a Social History Festival with @ihr.bsky.social!
🗓️ Fri 24 April 2026
📍 Senate House, University of London
Panels, a keynote + hands-on activities!
💡 Want to contribute? 👉socialhistsoc@gmail.com
More info coming soon!
🎉 To mark 50 years of the Social History Society, we’re hosting a Social History Festival with @ihr.bsky.social!
🗓️ Fri 24 April 2026
📍 Senate House, University of London
Panels, a keynote + hands-on activities!
💡 Want to contribute? 👉socialhistsoc@gmail.com
More info coming soon!
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
📅 Save the Date!
🎉 To mark 50 years of the Social History Society, we’re hosting a Social History Festival with @ihr.bsky.social!
🗓️ Fri 24 April 2026
📍 Senate House, University of London
Panels, a keynote + hands-on activities!
💡 Want to contribute? 👉socialhistsoc@gmail.com
More info coming soon!
🎉 To mark 50 years of the Social History Society, we’re hosting a Social History Festival with @ihr.bsky.social!
🗓️ Fri 24 April 2026
📍 Senate House, University of London
Panels, a keynote + hands-on activities!
💡 Want to contribute? 👉socialhistsoc@gmail.com
More info coming soon!
My “jobs I should apply for” document suddenly has nothing in it, which is giving me the fear tbh! Whilst I do a frantic internet search, please do send anything that might be relevant my way!
a cartoon of a dog sitting in front of a laptop with a speech bubble saying it 's fine
Alt: A cartoon of a dog sitting in front of a laptop with a speech bubble saying it's fine
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October 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My “jobs I should apply for” document suddenly has nothing in it, which is giving me the fear tbh! Whilst I do a frantic internet search, please do send anything that might be relevant my way!
Enjoyed taking part in @wikimediauk.bsky.social’s Introduction to Editing Wikipedia session tonight! Now let’s see if I actually find time to continue using these skills… 😅
October 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Enjoyed taking part in @wikimediauk.bsky.social’s Introduction to Editing Wikipedia session tonight! Now let’s see if I actually find time to continue using these skills… 😅
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We’re excited to announce that we will be joined by @annasusanf.bsky.social for our October monthly event! Join us at 5pm on the 29th October for a discussion on “Disability History Potentials in the Andes: Archives, Archaeology and Indigenous Knowledge” #DisHist
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We’re excited to announce that we will be joined by @annasusanf.bsky.social for our October monthly event! Join us at 5pm on the 29th October for a discussion on “Disability History Potentials in the Andes: Archives, Archaeology and Indigenous Knowledge” #DisHist
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The 2026 SSHM Conference will be @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The theme will be In/Out and we are inviting papers that consider experiences of being in and/or out of health or health care in any period or geographical location. #HistMed #HistSTM
sshm.org/sshm-2026/
sshm.org/sshm-2026/
SSHM 2026: In/Out
Location: University of Leeds Dates: 30 June to 3 July 2026 Submission Deadline: 5.00pm (GMT) 11th January 2026 Conference Co-Convenors: Dr Alexia Moncrieff & Dr Katherine Rawling Conference Co…
sshm.org
October 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The 2026 SSHM Conference will be @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The theme will be In/Out and we are inviting papers that consider experiences of being in and/or out of health or health care in any period or geographical location. #HistMed #HistSTM
sshm.org/sshm-2026/
sshm.org/sshm-2026/
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We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
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I can tell you right now that the far right will still be protesting outside the Britannia Hotel in Leeds tonight. They don’t care who feels unsafe
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I can tell you right now that the far right will still be protesting outside the Britannia Hotel in Leeds tonight. They don’t care who feels unsafe
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GWL is commissioning new works for our #WeMakeMuseums project to be exhibited at Glasgow International 2026.
We’re seeking women artists with socially engaged, intersectional practices informed by environmental, class-aware, & anti-racist approaches.
womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...
We’re seeking women artists with socially engaged, intersectional practices informed by environmental, class-aware, & anti-racist approaches.
womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
GWL is commissioning new works for our #WeMakeMuseums project to be exhibited at Glasgow International 2026.
We’re seeking women artists with socially engaged, intersectional practices informed by environmental, class-aware, & anti-racist approaches.
womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...
We’re seeking women artists with socially engaged, intersectional practices informed by environmental, class-aware, & anti-racist approaches.
womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...
On that note, I am very unemployed, so if anyone needs a research assistant, or someone to give talks, etc., please do get in touch!
Can’t believe it’s been one whole year since I originally submitted this for examination…
September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
On that note, I am very unemployed, so if anyone needs a research assistant, or someone to give talks, etc., please do get in touch!
Can’t believe it’s been one whole year since I originally submitted this for examination…
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Can’t believe it’s been one whole year since I originally submitted this for examination…
It honestly felt like forever since I’d done the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Gorbals walk?! So it was a joy to get to do it again at the weekend!
September 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It honestly felt like forever since I’d done the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Gorbals walk?! So it was a joy to get to do it again at the weekend!
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This Friday at noon, tune in to Clydebuilt Radio!
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
Clyde Built Radio
Clyde Built Radio celebrates Glasgow's musical misfits, amateurs and seasoned DJ's every weekend. The station broadcasts generations of music lovers to like minded listeners around the world from a ti...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This Friday at noon, tune in to Clydebuilt Radio!
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
I really enjoyed this presentation, and the resulting discussions! I think we were all in agreement that we could have chatted about this for much much longer!
🚨Our monthly events are back!🚨
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
September 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I really enjoyed this presentation, and the resulting discussions! I think we were all in agreement that we could have chatted about this for much much longer!
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A reminder that this is happening THIS Friday!
🚨Our monthly events are back!🚨
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
September 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A reminder that this is happening THIS Friday!
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Be generous. Now be more generous. Share your privilege.
We need creative professionals to step up & volunteer to mentor a young person who doesn't have the connections or financial backing to believe they could access a creative career.
Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
We need creative professionals to step up & volunteer to mentor a young person who doesn't have the connections or financial backing to believe they could access a creative career.
Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Be generous. Now be more generous. Share your privilege.
We need creative professionals to step up & volunteer to mentor a young person who doesn't have the connections or financial backing to believe they could access a creative career.
Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
We need creative professionals to step up & volunteer to mentor a young person who doesn't have the connections or financial backing to believe they could access a creative career.
Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
Ah, yes, I can definitely tell you about how I meet all 30 essential criteria (and then the extra 10 desirable ones) in no more than 1000 words…
(Someone please hire me, I can’t keep doing this 💀)
(Someone please hire me, I can’t keep doing this 💀)
September 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Ah, yes, I can definitely tell you about how I meet all 30 essential criteria (and then the extra 10 desirable ones) in no more than 1000 words…
(Someone please hire me, I can’t keep doing this 💀)
(Someone please hire me, I can’t keep doing this 💀)
Another mixed afternoon weather-wise, but really enjoyed being out for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Merchant City walk!
September 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Another mixed afternoon weather-wise, but really enjoyed being out for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Merchant City walk!
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🚨Our monthly events are back!🚨
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
September 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨Our monthly events are back!🚨
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
Join us and Dr Tobias Teutenberg on the 19th September at 5pm (UK time) for a presentation and discussion on “Tempted to Touch: The History of Tactile Art Galleries for the Blind”! #DisHist
It's been a great day for fascinating events! Really enjoyed hearing @chriskempshall.bsky.social, @mimi-mortmain.bsky.social, @drtimpeacock.bsky.social & Fruzsina Pittner (chaired by @enwright.bsky.social) discussing history and fantasy in video games (and books) tonight!
September 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's been a great day for fascinating events! Really enjoyed hearing @chriskempshall.bsky.social, @mimi-mortmain.bsky.social, @drtimpeacock.bsky.social & Fruzsina Pittner (chaired by @enwright.bsky.social) discussing history and fantasy in video games (and books) tonight!