Barry Doyle
@profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
Prof of History of Health @manchstm.bsky.social interested in hospitals and cities. Also some contemporary British Politics. Like walking in hills sometimes go running!
Chair EuroHealthHist COST Action https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22159/
Chair EuroHealthHist COST Action https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22159/
The pre-publication version of my paper Imaging a Health Service Without Hospitals: French West Africa between the wars is available to read on my Manchester webpage.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...
Imagining a health service without hospitals: French West Africa between the wars
research.manchester.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The pre-publication version of my paper Imaging a Health Service Without Hospitals: French West Africa between the wars is available to read on my Manchester webpage.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...
📚New book!!! So happy to share that ‘Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally’ has just been published by Cambridge University Press.
Outlines a conceptual framework for ‘emotion’ comprised of responses, attachments, and communities built from evidence from places across England and Scotland.
Outlines a conceptual framework for ‘emotion’ comprised of responses, attachments, and communities built from evidence from places across England and Scotland.
Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally
Cambridge Core - Archaeology: General Interest - Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally
www.cambridge.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I’m delighted to say that my 1st article on healthcare in West Africa has been published today in Historia Hospitalium. Thanks to Axel von Huntelmann & Fritz Dross for inviting me to take part in the SI. Afraid it isn’t OA but let me know if you’d like a copy
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
October 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’m delighted to say that my 1st article on healthcare in West Africa has been published today in Historia Hospitalium. Thanks to Axel von Huntelmann & Fritz Dross for inviting me to take part in the SI. Afraid it isn’t OA but let me know if you’d like a copy
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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One could perhaps call this... two party politics?
Aggregate Result of the 139 Council By-Elections (for 142 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 49 (+42)
LDM: 43 (+16)
CON: 15 (-16)
LAB: 13 (-33)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-5)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 49 (+42)
LDM: 43 (+16)
CON: 15 (-16)
LAB: 13 (-33)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-5)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
One could perhaps call this... two party politics?
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I've made the move and joined Bluesky! Off to 'Our healthcare system, our voices:an evidence-based approach for healthcare' in Dublin today so it seemed like a good time to join Blueksy and network #MedHist #HistSTM #Introduction #NewToBluesky
October 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I've made the move and joined Bluesky! Off to 'Our healthcare system, our voices:an evidence-based approach for healthcare' in Dublin today so it seemed like a good time to join Blueksy and network #MedHist #HistSTM #Introduction #NewToBluesky
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Really proud to have been a Project Officer for this incredible project across Wales. Pride is not just history month or Pride Month it is all year round and small grass root projects do some incredible work for their communities all across Wales. I'm just thankful to play one small part.
As the Stronger Together project draws to a close, we celebrate three years of strengthening LGBTQ+ communities across Wales. Watch our short film, produced by @irisprize.org and launched at the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival: https://f.mtr.cool/tyvmosawia
Funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
f.mtr.cool
October 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Really proud to have been a Project Officer for this incredible project across Wales. Pride is not just history month or Pride Month it is all year round and small grass root projects do some incredible work for their communities all across Wales. I'm just thankful to play one small part.
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📢 The news everyone was hoping for: #CFP deadline extended to 17Nov2025!!! 👇
@eurohealthhist.bsky.social @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
@eurohealthhist.bsky.social @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
📢 #CFP out for our @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session for the European Association for Urban History #EAUH conference (Barcelona, 2-5 Sept2026): “Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century” (Main Session 83; deadline: 22Oct2025). www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#se...
Sessions - EAUH2026
Sessions go to quick Sessions’ overview Session 1 Main Session The Cities that made the Empire: Connectivity and Urban Networks from Late Republican to Imperial Times Organizers Noelia Cases MoraUnive...
www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
📢 The news everyone was hoping for: #CFP deadline extended to 17Nov2025!!! 👇
@eurohealthhist.bsky.social @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
@eurohealthhist.bsky.social @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
Hi @urbanhistory.bsky.social
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
Sessions - EAUH2026
Sessions go to quick Sessions’ overview Session 1 Main Session The Cities that made the Empire: Connectivity and Urban Networks from Late Republican to Imperial Times Organizers Noelia Cases MoraUnive...
www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hi @urbanhistory.bsky.social
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
Hi @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
Sessions - EAUH2026
Sessions go to quick Sessions’ overview Session 1 Main Session The Cities that made the Empire: Connectivity and Urban Networks from Late Republican to Imperial Times Organizers Noelia Cases MoraUnive...
www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu
October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hi @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
CFP for @eurohealthhist.bsky.social session at European Association for Urban History conf in Barcelona (2-5 Sept 2026). Urban Healthcare Architecture: Networks and Exchanges in 20th Century www.eauhbarcelona2026.eu/sessions/#session83 deadline: 22 Oct 2025).
Who’s your favourite Womble? 🤔
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Who’s your favourite Womble? 🤔
Sorry to hear of the death of Menzies Campbell. An important figure in the growth of the @libdems.org.uk
When I worked for the Scottish Lib Dems in 1991 I shared a desk with Elspeth and spoke to Ming a few times. www.bbc.com/news/article...
When I worked for the Scottish Lib Dems in 1991 I shared a desk with Elspeth and spoke to Ming a few times. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 - BBC News
Campbell led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years.
www.bbc.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Sorry to hear of the death of Menzies Campbell. An important figure in the growth of the @libdems.org.uk
When I worked for the Scottish Lib Dems in 1991 I shared a desk with Elspeth and spoke to Ming a few times. www.bbc.com/news/article...
When I worked for the Scottish Lib Dems in 1991 I shared a desk with Elspeth and spoke to Ming a few times. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I will be at the Jávea Archaeological Museum on October 3rd giving the lecture "A New Witch Hunt: Francoist Repression Against Spanish Midwives". @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social @chendirl.bsky.social @eurohealthhist.bsky.social #HistMidwifery #HistMed #HistScience #skymidwives #HealthHist #MedHums
September 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I will be at the Jávea Archaeological Museum on October 3rd giving the lecture "A New Witch Hunt: Francoist Repression Against Spanish Midwives". @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social @chendirl.bsky.social @eurohealthhist.bsky.social #HistMidwifery #HistMed #HistScience #skymidwives #HealthHist #MedHums
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Perhaps of interest to @eurohealthhist.bsky.social members as well?
CfP for an online workshop on Object Stories in Health and Medicine, 1700-1900
@annafranjam.bsky.social and I can't wait to hear about your objects!
@annafranjam.bsky.social and I can't wait to hear about your objects!
September 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Perhaps of interest to @eurohealthhist.bsky.social members as well?
In the real world the political battle is between Reform and the @libdems.org.uk This should be news but most outlets, including the #BBC give next to no coverage to the @libdems.org.uk Opinion polls are not real politics.
Aggregate Result of the 100 Council By-Elections (for 101 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 36 (+31)
LDM: 28 (+8)
CON: 13 (-11)
LAB: 10 (-24)
GRN: 7 (+3)
Ind: 4 (-2)
SNP: 1 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Local: 1 (-5)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 36 (+31)
LDM: 28 (+8)
CON: 13 (-11)
LAB: 10 (-24)
GRN: 7 (+3)
Ind: 4 (-2)
SNP: 1 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Local: 1 (-5)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
September 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In the real world the political battle is between Reform and the @libdems.org.uk This should be news but most outlets, including the #BBC give next to no coverage to the @libdems.org.uk Opinion polls are not real politics.
Thanks @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social This is really important. If you are an author check to see if you were in the Lib Gen pirate library. Then stake a claim!
Re-upping this in light of the $1.5 billion settlement. Authors, make sure you register your details (see thread)👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...
There are tons of graphic novels, academic papers, film and TV scripts, & prose novels/nonfiction on the LibGen list Anthropic used.
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
September 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thanks @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social This is really important. If you are an author check to see if you were in the Lib Gen pirate library. Then stake a claim!
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And hot on the heels of our #COST panels at #EAHMH25 last week in Berlin, this week our WG5 Heritage & Public Engagement group meet in #Leiden for 2 days exchanging perspectives on Valuable & Healing: Heritage Collections for & with Healthcare. Hybrid event - check your emails for details #CA22159
September 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Save the Dates in your planners!
The dates and host institution for the Society for the Social History of Medicine Biennial Conference #SSHM2026 are now confirmed.
Tues 30 June - Fri 3 July 2026
University of Leeds
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
Theme and CFPs to follow later
#histmed
The dates and host institution for the Society for the Social History of Medicine Biennial Conference #SSHM2026 are now confirmed.
Tues 30 June - Fri 3 July 2026
University of Leeds
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
Theme and CFPs to follow later
#histmed
September 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Save the Dates in your planners!
The dates and host institution for the Society for the Social History of Medicine Biennial Conference #SSHM2026 are now confirmed.
Tues 30 June - Fri 3 July 2026
University of Leeds
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
Theme and CFPs to follow later
#histmed
The dates and host institution for the Society for the Social History of Medicine Biennial Conference #SSHM2026 are now confirmed.
Tues 30 June - Fri 3 July 2026
University of Leeds
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
Theme and CFPs to follow later
#histmed
Hi @historylady2013.bsky.social Afraid I won't be in Birmingham next week. I've been so focused on @eurohealthhist.bsky.social that I've missed loads of cfps and really interesting conferences! But I will be at the @sshmedicine.bsky.social conference next year with my COST buddies!
September 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Hi @historylady2013.bsky.social Afraid I won't be in Birmingham next week. I've been so focused on @eurohealthhist.bsky.social that I've missed loads of cfps and really interesting conferences! But I will be at the @sshmedicine.bsky.social conference next year with my COST buddies!
Just discovered that @bsky.social require me to complete age verification to see dms. I kinda understand but I really, really don't want to do the whole age verification thing. What's a boy to do? 🤷🏻♂️
September 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just discovered that @bsky.social require me to complete age verification to see dms. I kinda understand but I really, really don't want to do the whole age verification thing. What's a boy to do? 🤷🏻♂️
And if you’d like to join this amazing group find out how here www.cost.eu/actions/CA22...
September 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
And if you’d like to join this amazing group find out how here www.cost.eu/actions/CA22...
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Amazing to see how beneficial #COST support is in bringing people together to share their work, build opportunities, and kickstart collaborations, this time at #EAHMH25 #Berlin #MedicalHistoryMuseum #HumboldtUniversity @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Amazing to see how beneficial #COST support is in bringing people together to share their work, build opportunities, and kickstart collaborations, this time at #EAHMH25 #Berlin #MedicalHistoryMuseum #HumboldtUniversity @profbarrydoyle.bsky.social
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Huge thanks to #EAHMH25 for hosting our #COSTAction #CA22159 where we had 30 presenters on @costprogramme.bsky.social sponsored panels. Massive thanks to @doravargha.bsky.social @humboldtuni.bsky.social for accommodating our Core committee meeting. Thanks to the OC for an excellent program #CA22159
September 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Huge thanks to #EAHMH25 for hosting our #COSTAction #CA22159 where we had 30 presenters on @costprogramme.bsky.social sponsored panels. Massive thanks to @doravargha.bsky.social @humboldtuni.bsky.social for accommodating our Core committee meeting. Thanks to the OC for an excellent program #CA22159
A fab event! @millieqed.bsky.social
Thanks to @doravargha.bsky.social and the organising committee for a really fantastic welcome to #Berlin - what a city! And what a welcome! Amazing museums, fab reception, historic surroundings. Have left #EAHMH having made some new friends and collaborators #WinWin
September 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A fab event! @millieqed.bsky.social