Matt Elliott
@melliott1.bsky.social
History teacher UK. Interested in politics, films/tv, theatre,books and football.
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We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
My Year 7 class are fully behind Harold Godwinson.......... I am going to have to crush their dreams.
#historyteacher
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November 15, 2025 at 7:13 AM
My Year 7 class are fully behind Harold Godwinson.......... I am going to have to crush their dreams.
#historyteacher
#historyteacher
November 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Black History Month is an opportunity to remind people that history is broad and diverse. It is not about singling out groups its just about making sure more of the voices of the past are included, creating a fuller picture of history. www.history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...
Black History Month 2025
www.history.org.uk
October 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Black History Month is an opportunity to remind people that history is broad and diverse. It is not about singling out groups its just about making sure more of the voices of the past are included, creating a fuller picture of history. www.history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...
Superb drama available on ITVX. Sheridan Smith is outstanding as Ann Ming fighting to overturn the double jeopardy law.
I Fought the Law review – no one does this kind of drama better than Sheridan Smith
I Fought the Law review – no one does this kind of drama better than Sheridan Smith
This true crime drama about a woman who forced the government to change the law so her daughter’s killer could be jailed is totally elevated by Smith. Her brilliance turns it into genuinely moving TV
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Superb drama available on ITVX. Sheridan Smith is outstanding as Ann Ming fighting to overturn the double jeopardy law.
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The witch trials of 1612 still cast a long shadow.
August 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The witch trials of 1612 still cast a long shadow.
August 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Just finished River Kings by Cat Jarman. Wow, this is a great book. Gives a real insight into the world of the Vikings. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in the topic.
#Booksky
#History
#historyteacher
#Booksky
#History
#historyteacher
August 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Just finished River Kings by Cat Jarman. Wow, this is a great book. Gives a real insight into the world of the Vikings. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in the topic.
#Booksky
#History
#historyteacher
#Booksky
#History
#historyteacher
Nye was brilliant. I did not expect to get so emotional. Michael Sheen gives a great performance.
#theatresky
#theatresky
August 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Nye was brilliant. I did not expect to get so emotional. Michael Sheen gives a great performance.
#theatresky
#theatresky
Alanis Morissette was outstanding tonight at the O2. 1995 all over again.
July 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Alanis Morissette was outstanding tonight at the O2. 1995 all over again.
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Our First Morning in Blackpool, by Helen Bradley (1900-79). She began to paint her distinctive scenes of an Edwardian girlhood at the age of 65. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
July 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Our First Morning in Blackpool, by Helen Bradley (1900-79). She began to paint her distinctive scenes of an Edwardian girlhood at the age of 65. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
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Never change, England
July 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Never change, England
BBC News - Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Bayeux Tapestry to return to British Museum on loan after 900 years
Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
www.bbc.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
BBC News - Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#History
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#History
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News | Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal – artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures
Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal - Museums Association
Artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures
www.museumsassociation.org
July 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
News | Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal – artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures
July 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Chimney Smoke, by James Downie, b.1949 in Manchester. #NorthernArt
July 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Chimney Smoke, by James Downie, b.1949 in Manchester. #NorthernArt
Just watched part one of the new Adam Curtis documentary,Shifty on iPlayer. 1979-1980 feels like a different universe.
Amazing opening scene featuring Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Saville.
Amazing opening scene featuring Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Saville.
June 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Just watched part one of the new Adam Curtis documentary,Shifty on iPlayer. 1979-1980 feels like a different universe.
Amazing opening scene featuring Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Saville.
Amazing opening scene featuring Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Saville.
Has anyone seen 'American Manhunt - Osama Bin Laden'?
The CIA man is loving being on Netflix, "I told my wife, I am going to Afghanistan no matter what!".
The CIA man is loving being on Netflix, "I told my wife, I am going to Afghanistan no matter what!".
June 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Has anyone seen 'American Manhunt - Osama Bin Laden'?
The CIA man is loving being on Netflix, "I told my wife, I am going to Afghanistan no matter what!".
The CIA man is loving being on Netflix, "I told my wife, I am going to Afghanistan no matter what!".
Look what just arrived.
#historyteacher
#historyteacher
June 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Look what just arrived.
#historyteacher
#historyteacher
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Want a free copy of our book? Retweet or like and we'll pick the winner on Friday
May 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Want a free copy of our book? Retweet or like and we'll pick the winner on Friday
This is bleak
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's chatbots will supplement your real friends: "The average American has fewer than 3 friends ... but has demand for ... 15 friends" (h/t x.com/romanhelmetg...)
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is bleak