Dr Rachel Bynoth
@rachelbynoth.bsky.social
Historian of 18th/19th c. Family, lifecycle, gender, emotion esp. anxiety, distant comms and politics. Bath Spa Senior Lecturer. PhD: PM George Canning and family’s letters/anxiety https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/rachel-bynoth/
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How do we make wellbeing the heart of public policy?
Dr. Daniel Fujiwara reflects on the key insights from the Subjective Wellbeing Evidence Review.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
This fits with my arguments that anxiety is inherently a social emotion +working towards well-being needs to take a holistic approach, using arts and humanities research look for prevention (as directed here) as well as intervention and cures. #anxiety #society www.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/how-do-...
Delighted to receive my copy of Women + Transnational Cultural Exchange. I have written a taster about Mary Anne Hunn (Canning, nee Costello) on her maternal framing in her 188 p. letter from 1803. A brilliant collection which I would highly recommend!
#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history
#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history
February 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Delighted to receive my copy of Women + Transnational Cultural Exchange. I have written a taster about Mary Anne Hunn (Canning, nee Costello) on her maternal framing in her 188 p. letter from 1803. A brilliant collection which I would highly recommend!
#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history
#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history
Come join us in Marseille this September for our @bsecs.bsky.social PGR ECR conference - details below ⬇️
Such a brilliant theme of Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation - looking forward to reading the submissions 👏
Such a brilliant theme of Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation - looking forward to reading the submissions 👏
You may only just have recovered from #BSECS2026, but our hardworking reps are already planning our #PGR #ECR conference, University of Montpellier Paul-Valery, 3-4 September 2026 on 'Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation'
Deadline for submissions: 13 March 2026
#skystorians #18thC 🗃️
Deadline for submissions: 13 March 2026
#skystorians #18thC 🗃️
February 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Come join us in Marseille this September for our @bsecs.bsky.social PGR ECR conference - details below ⬇️
Such a brilliant theme of Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation - looking forward to reading the submissions 👏
Such a brilliant theme of Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation - looking forward to reading the submissions 👏
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JOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb
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Lead Curator: Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601 – 1800) at British Library
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January 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM
JOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
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Delighted to be giving a workshop for the British Academy ECRN on AI literacy in Teaching + Learning in UK HE. It focuses on ways to embed AI literacy, especially ethical use + choice, in modules.
If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments
#AI #HE #learning #teaching
If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments
#AI #HE #learning #teaching
January 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Delighted to be giving a workshop for the British Academy ECRN on AI literacy in Teaching + Learning in UK HE. It focuses on ways to embed AI literacy, especially ethical use + choice, in modules.
If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments
#AI #HE #learning #teaching
If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments
#AI #HE #learning #teaching
January 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Researching the History of Emotions
www.history.ac.uk
January 18, 2026 at 9:46 PM
My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Researching the History of Emotions
www.history.ac.uk
January 18, 2026 at 9:46 PM
My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Was delighted to be invited to the launch of the Hannah More Letters Edition Online.
Such a wonderful event at Barley Wood House where Hannah More lived. More to come from this amazing project. Anyone interested in 18th and 19th century history, link is here: www.hannahmoreletters.org
#18c #19c
Such a wonderful event at Barley Wood House where Hannah More lived. More to come from this amazing project. Anyone interested in 18th and 19th century history, link is here: www.hannahmoreletters.org
#18c #19c
Hannah More Letters Online
Hannah More Letters Online - A digital archive of Hannah More's correspondence
www.hannahmoreletters.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Was delighted to be invited to the launch of the Hannah More Letters Edition Online.
Such a wonderful event at Barley Wood House where Hannah More lived. More to come from this amazing project. Anyone interested in 18th and 19th century history, link is here: www.hannahmoreletters.org
#18c #19c
Such a wonderful event at Barley Wood House where Hannah More lived. More to come from this amazing project. Anyone interested in 18th and 19th century history, link is here: www.hannahmoreletters.org
#18c #19c
After an influx of followers, thought I would introduce myself! Hi 👋 I’m Rachel Bynoth, historian + lecturer, specialising in 18th/19th c. emotions (esp. anxiety and wellbeing), family, relationships, letters, gender, politics and society. Link to website (with contact details) in bio. #skystorians
January 16, 2026 at 8:38 AM
After an influx of followers, thought I would introduce myself! Hi 👋 I’m Rachel Bynoth, historian + lecturer, specialising in 18th/19th c. emotions (esp. anxiety and wellbeing), family, relationships, letters, gender, politics and society. Link to website (with contact details) in bio. #skystorians
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To my George Canning aficionados: I’m thinking about what to do for the anniversary of his death in 2027 (other than get my book out)
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
To my George Canning aficionados: I’m thinking about what to do for the anniversary of his death in 2027 (other than get my book out)
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
To my George Canning aficionados: I’m thinking about what to do for the anniversary of his death in 2027 (other than get my book out)
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
To my George Canning aficionados: I’m thinking about what to do for the anniversary of his death in 2027 (other than get my book out)
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
Any suggestions? More than happy for people/organisations to reach out - please share with any contacts @bsecs.bsky.social
#heritage #publicengagement #media #18thc
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Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
Brilliant #distantparenting panel this morning @bsecs.bsky.social which has given me all sorts of inspiration for my book on anxiety in the long 18th c. Canning letters to crack on with my book proposal! #anxiety #book1 #parenting #18c
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Brilliant #distantparenting panel this morning @bsecs.bsky.social which has given me all sorts of inspiration for my book on anxiety in the long 18th c. Canning letters to crack on with my book proposal! #anxiety #book1 #parenting #18c
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If you're looking for #history networks on BlueSky in 2026, our Starter Pack - recently updated - has details of 150 leading societies, organisations and groups active in the UK and Ireland bit.ly/4ptl0On
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January 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
If you're looking for #history networks on BlueSky in 2026, our Starter Pack - recently updated - has details of 150 leading societies, organisations and groups active in the UK and Ireland bit.ly/4ptl0On
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
It’s that time of the year again - the annual @bsecs.bsky.social pilgrimage to Oxford! Already been to some fascinating panels on digital correspondence collections ✉️
After chairing some wonderful panels today and tomorrow, I will be presenting on Friday at 1:30pm with a paper looking at 1/2
After chairing some wonderful panels today and tomorrow, I will be presenting on Friday at 1:30pm with a paper looking at 1/2
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
It’s that time of the year again - the annual @bsecs.bsky.social pilgrimage to Oxford! Already been to some fascinating panels on digital correspondence collections ✉️
After chairing some wonderful panels today and tomorrow, I will be presenting on Friday at 1:30pm with a paper looking at 1/2
After chairing some wonderful panels today and tomorrow, I will be presenting on Friday at 1:30pm with a paper looking at 1/2
2025 has been a really important year of growth and development professionally.
Looking forward, I want to continue to develop (we should never stop!)
First stop is a lovely little chapter in a new edited volume Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange! 1/
Looking forward, I want to continue to develop (we should never stop!)
First stop is a lovely little chapter in a new edited volume Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange! 1/
December 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
2025 has been a really important year of growth and development professionally.
Looking forward, I want to continue to develop (we should never stop!)
First stop is a lovely little chapter in a new edited volume Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange! 1/
Looking forward, I want to continue to develop (we should never stop!)
First stop is a lovely little chapter in a new edited volume Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange! 1/
My Secret Santa gift this year - to spread some positivity and Christmas Cheer as we all start to come to the end of semester/term after another busy one and another one to come in 2026! #positivity #slowingdown #wellbeing #HE
December 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
My Secret Santa gift this year - to spread some positivity and Christmas Cheer as we all start to come to the end of semester/term after another busy one and another one to come in 2026! #positivity #slowingdown #wellbeing #HE
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Latest update from @britishlibrary.bsky.social says they are launching a new version of their main catalogue on Monday 8 December and around that time also launch an interim version of their Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Hooray!
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
Restoring our services – November 2025 update
In the coming weeks and months we will be restoring a number of key functions.
www.bl.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Latest update from @britishlibrary.bsky.social says they are launching a new version of their main catalogue on Monday 8 December and around that time also launch an interim version of their Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Hooray!
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
Looking forward to @royalhistsoc.org panel ‘Out of Crisis: Advocating for British Studies’, a panel that should not be needed but sorely is. In an age where we need the arts and humanities more than ever, we need to continue to advocate for not just our importance but necessity #history #HE #future
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November 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Looking forward to @royalhistsoc.org panel ‘Out of Crisis: Advocating for British Studies’, a panel that should not be needed but sorely is. In an age where we need the arts and humanities more than ever, we need to continue to advocate for not just our importance but necessity #history #HE #future
Reflections on history pedagogies in this panel have made me think about the bounds of play/re-acting and historical accuracy and perspectives - very interesting #nacbs2025
November 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Reflections on history pedagogies in this panel have made me think about the bounds of play/re-acting and historical accuracy and perspectives - very interesting #nacbs2025
Thanks to all who came to our panel (the papers worked so well!) I have lots of thoughts for my book! Can’t wait to get home + reflect further on the fab questions and ideas #nacbs2025 @thenacbs.bsky.social Watch this space for updates on the book and a call for contributions to a fab project…
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Thanks to all who came to our panel (the papers worked so well!) I have lots of thoughts for my book! Can’t wait to get home + reflect further on the fab questions and ideas #nacbs2025 @thenacbs.bsky.social Watch this space for updates on the book and a call for contributions to a fab project…
If you are interested in communication, letters, anxiety, Empire or even just the long #19c our panel is at 8:30am EST today for @thenacbs.bsky.social #NACBS2025
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If you are interested in communication, letters, anxiety, Empire or even just the long #19c our panel is at 8:30am EST today for @thenacbs.bsky.social #NACBS2025
In Montreal for @thenacbs.bsky.social presenting how 18th/19th century letters can help us to reframe our relationship with anxiety today. Please get in contact if you want to have a chat during the conference, or if you are unable to come but interested in my work. #anxiety #nacbs2025 #18thc #19thc
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In Montreal for @thenacbs.bsky.social presenting how 18th/19th century letters can help us to reframe our relationship with anxiety today. Please get in contact if you want to have a chat during the conference, or if you are unable to come but interested in my work. #anxiety #nacbs2025 #18thc #19thc
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Happy 75th birthday to @thenacbs.bsky.social! If you are at #NACBS2025 in Montreal, say hello to our Director @clairelanghamer.bsky.social, Senior Lecturer in Urban & Digital History and Deputy Director of @chppc.bsky.social @justincolson.bsky.social, and Institute Manager Conor Wyer.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy 75th birthday to @thenacbs.bsky.social! If you are at #NACBS2025 in Montreal, say hello to our Director @clairelanghamer.bsky.social, Senior Lecturer in Urban & Digital History and Deputy Director of @chppc.bsky.social @justincolson.bsky.social, and Institute Manager Conor Wyer.