Robyn C
@robynlc.bsky.social
Teacher of History, Trustee of a heritage site. Interested in material culture & heritage sites in education, Museums, Engagement with objects, Letters, Journals,✨ MCCT working on #CTeach
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👁️ SEEING THINGS by Amanda Shubert tells the story of how Victorians experienced the virtual images created by magic lanterns, stereoscopes, and illusionistic stage magic—redefining what it meant to see in the modern world.
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Seeing Things by Amanda Shubert | Paperback | Cornell University Press
A cultural history of nineteenth-century media imaginaries, Seeing Things tells the story of how Victorians experienced the virtual images created by modern optical technologies—magic lanterns, stereoscopes,...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
👁️ SEEING THINGS by Amanda Shubert tells the story of how Victorians experienced the virtual images created by magic lanterns, stereoscopes, and illusionistic stage magic—redefining what it meant to see in the modern world.
Learn more here ⬇️
📖 https://ow.ly/sveJ50XeJkv
Learn more here ⬇️
📖 https://ow.ly/sveJ50XeJkv
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The Peculiar Case of a Royal Peculiar: A Problem of Faculty at the Tower of London
By Alfred R J Hawkins
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By Alfred R J Hawkins
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The Peculiar Case of a Royal Peculiar: A Problem of Faculty at the Tower of London | Ecclesiastical Law Journal | Cambridge Core
The Peculiar Case of a Royal Peculiar: A Problem of Faculty at the Tower of London - Volume 24 Issue 3
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November 19, 2024 at 4:57 PM
The Peculiar Case of a Royal Peculiar: A Problem of Faculty at the Tower of London
By Alfred R J Hawkins
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By Alfred R J Hawkins
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Inflammation and stress markers measurably reduced by viewing art in a gallery, study finds - Arts Professional
Viewing art in a gallery setting has immediate, measurable physiological benefits for health and well-being, a new study has found.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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If anyone is planning to do the #AScareADay October challenge (a story or poem a day, curated by yours truly!)...
I've made a little recording of the first day's poem - Robert Herrick's 'The Hag'
A nice quick listen (for fun or for the challenge) - enjoy!
youtu.be/pGPeozcz4DM
I've made a little recording of the first day's poem - Robert Herrick's 'The Hag'
A nice quick listen (for fun or for the challenge) - enjoy!
youtu.be/pGPeozcz4DM
The Hag by Robert Herrick (1648)
YouTube video by Romancing the Gothic
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September 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
If anyone is planning to do the #AScareADay October challenge (a story or poem a day, curated by yours truly!)...
I've made a little recording of the first day's poem - Robert Herrick's 'The Hag'
A nice quick listen (for fun or for the challenge) - enjoy!
youtu.be/pGPeozcz4DM
I've made a little recording of the first day's poem - Robert Herrick's 'The Hag'
A nice quick listen (for fun or for the challenge) - enjoy!
youtu.be/pGPeozcz4DM
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The Wolfson History Prize shortlist for 2025 is announced. Good reading.
The Wolfson History Prize - Celebrating Outstanding History
The Wolfson History Prize is awarded annually to promote and recognise outstanding history written for a general audience.
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Wolfson History Prize shortlist for 2025 is announced. Good reading.
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What can a museum object reveal about colonialism, extinction and genocide?
Thomas Kador’s latest blog post explores how collections help us confront difficult histories and rethink the role of museums in education.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n92tX9
#ObjectBasedLearning
Thomas Kador’s latest blog post explores how collections help us confront difficult histories and rethink the role of museums in education.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n92tX9
#ObjectBasedLearning
Tackling difficult histories with (museum) objects
What can a preserved animal specimen tell us about colonialism, extinction and even genocide? In this blog post, Thomas Kador reflects on the themes of his recent book Object-Based Learning: Exploring...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
What can a museum object reveal about colonialism, extinction and genocide?
Thomas Kador’s latest blog post explores how collections help us confront difficult histories and rethink the role of museums in education.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n92tX9
#ObjectBasedLearning
Thomas Kador’s latest blog post explores how collections help us confront difficult histories and rethink the role of museums in education.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n92tX9
#ObjectBasedLearning
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OOOO! The latest special issue for the Journal of #EarlyModern History is on Archives & Objects, a dialogue between the archival and material turn 🤩
Would you look at that ace table of contents 🤩
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#YayArchives! #HistArchives!
Would you look at that ace table of contents 🤩
brill.com/view/journal...
#YayArchives! #HistArchives!
August 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
OOOO! The latest special issue for the Journal of #EarlyModern History is on Archives & Objects, a dialogue between the archival and material turn 🤩
Would you look at that ace table of contents 🤩
brill.com/view/journal...
#YayArchives! #HistArchives!
Would you look at that ace table of contents 🤩
brill.com/view/journal...
#YayArchives! #HistArchives!
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However, this is just one of its numerous and varied functions. In Issue 03, Alfred Hawkins explores the fascinating history of this chapel which has served, and continues to serve, the Tower’s diverse community over the centuries.
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Issue 3 - Tudor Places Magazine - Exploring Tudor Places and their Stories
We delve into the story of Henry VIII's warship, the “Mary Rose", explore the Chapel Royal of Saint Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, look at Richmond Palace and Harlech Castle
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July 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
However, this is just one of its numerous and varied functions. In Issue 03, Alfred Hawkins explores the fascinating history of this chapel which has served, and continues to serve, the Tower’s diverse community over the centuries.
bit.ly/3OheivE
bit.ly/3OheivE
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New: 'The Holograph Letters of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots (1489-1541)' bit.ly/4mtRQgS
The Society's latest Camden volume of primary sources presents the 115 holograph letters of Margaret Tudor. This new edition, by Helen Newsome-Chandler, is an unprecedented epistolary archive 1/2 #Skystorians
The Society's latest Camden volume of primary sources presents the 115 holograph letters of Margaret Tudor. This new edition, by Helen Newsome-Chandler, is an unprecedented epistolary archive 1/2 #Skystorians
The Letters of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots: new Camden volume published - RHS
The Society is very pleased to announced publication of its latest Camden series volume: The Holograph Letters of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots (1489-1541), edited by Helen Newsome-Chandler. This vol...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
New: 'The Holograph Letters of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots (1489-1541)' bit.ly/4mtRQgS
The Society's latest Camden volume of primary sources presents the 115 holograph letters of Margaret Tudor. This new edition, by Helen Newsome-Chandler, is an unprecedented epistolary archive 1/2 #Skystorians
The Society's latest Camden volume of primary sources presents the 115 holograph letters of Margaret Tudor. This new edition, by Helen Newsome-Chandler, is an unprecedented epistolary archive 1/2 #Skystorians
Gained my Education Research and Inquiry Certificate from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social 🙂 #HistoryTeacher #Cteach
August 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gained my Education Research and Inquiry Certificate from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social 🙂 #HistoryTeacher #Cteach
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📢 New Will of the Month post 📢
How do we write about those who left little behind, both in terms of possessions, & evidence in the historical record? 📜
This month's post explores the life of a servant woman, Mary Carlton, who had few objects to bequeath other than her 'box' 🧵1/2
#skystorians
How do we write about those who left little behind, both in terms of possessions, & evidence in the historical record? 📜
This month's post explores the life of a servant woman, Mary Carlton, who had few objects to bequeath other than her 'box' 🧵1/2
#skystorians
July 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
📢 New Will of the Month post 📢
How do we write about those who left little behind, both in terms of possessions, & evidence in the historical record? 📜
This month's post explores the life of a servant woman, Mary Carlton, who had few objects to bequeath other than her 'box' 🧵1/2
#skystorians
How do we write about those who left little behind, both in terms of possessions, & evidence in the historical record? 📜
This month's post explores the life of a servant woman, Mary Carlton, who had few objects to bequeath other than her 'box' 🧵1/2
#skystorians
Had a great time at #SouthwarkCathedral History Festival on Saturday, heard amazing talks from some of my favourite Historians including @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Had a great time at #SouthwarkCathedral History Festival on Saturday, heard amazing talks from some of my favourite Historians including @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social and @drowenemmerson.bsky.social
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For 30 years I've been experimenting with ways to see & use the online collections of libraries, archives & museums. I've made useful things, playful things, & weird things. Here's a big list of them for you to explore! https://wraggelabs.com #glam #histodons #digitalhumanities
Wragge Labs
A compilation of things I've built over the last 30 years to help people see and use the online collections of libraries, archives, and museums.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
For 30 years I've been experimenting with ways to see & use the online collections of libraries, archives & museums. I've made useful things, playful things, & weird things. Here's a big list of them for you to explore! https://wraggelabs.com #glam #histodons #digitalhumanities
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At a time of crisis for the History departments across the UK @ihr.bsky.social has made available a unique archive of interviews with leading post-war British historians. They point to the importance of history & the urgent need to defend the profession. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...
At a time of crisis for the profession, a unique collection of interviews demonstrates the importance of history. - History & Policy
At a time of crisis for the History departments across the UK, the Institute of Historical Research has made available a unique archive of interviews with some of the profession's leading post-war Bri...
historyandpolicy.org
July 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
At a time of crisis for the History departments across the UK @ihr.bsky.social has made available a unique archive of interviews with leading post-war British historians. They point to the importance of history & the urgent need to defend the profession. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...
Amazing discussion on the importance of heritage & navigating how we access the past, digital engagement, reaching audiences & sharing stories & research - wonderful talk!
GreatBritishArchitecture, Jack Chesher (LondonLivingHistory) @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social
GreatBritishArchitecture, Jack Chesher (LondonLivingHistory) @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Amazing discussion on the importance of heritage & navigating how we access the past, digital engagement, reaching audiences & sharing stories & research - wonderful talk!
GreatBritishArchitecture, Jack Chesher (LondonLivingHistory) @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social
GreatBritishArchitecture, Jack Chesher (LondonLivingHistory) @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social @historywithjackson.bsky.social
Chalke History Festival
July 1, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Chalke History Festival
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We’ve launched a new collection of openly accessible videos, Interviews with Historians, in which prominent 20th century historians reflect on their lives and professional practices. Access the collection here:
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
June 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We’ve launched a new collection of openly accessible videos, Interviews with Historians, in which prominent 20th century historians reflect on their lives and professional practices. Access the collection here:
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
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I finally got around to uploading our 'About the Zoo' video to the wills project YouTube channel.
Take a look for a quick introduction to the research from members of the team, for recordings of webinars and for guides to transcribing wills for us on Zooniverse. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/@MaterialWills
Take a look for a quick introduction to the research from members of the team, for recordings of webinars and for guides to transcribing wills for us on Zooniverse. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/@MaterialWills
The Material Culture of Wills Project
This channel contains videos created by the Leverhulme Trust project 'The Material Culture of Wills, England 1540-1790'. We’re a team of historians and data scientists from the University of Exeter an...
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June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I finally got around to uploading our 'About the Zoo' video to the wills project YouTube channel.
Take a look for a quick introduction to the research from members of the team, for recordings of webinars and for guides to transcribing wills for us on Zooniverse. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/@MaterialWills
Take a look for a quick introduction to the research from members of the team, for recordings of webinars and for guides to transcribing wills for us on Zooniverse. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/@MaterialWills
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What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders.
History is not just a set of facts to be memorised.
History is not just a set of facts to be memorised.
What is a common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Education is about much more than passing school exams
Education is about much more than passing school exams
What is a common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
There are more viruses than any other life form on earth.
There are more viruses than any other life form on earth.
June 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders.
History is not just a set of facts to be memorised.
History is not just a set of facts to be memorised.
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News | Spending review reveals cut to DCMS budget – chancellor Rachel Reeves presented government funding plans to parliament on 11 June
Spending review reveals cut to DCMS budget - Museums Association
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented government funding plans to parliament on 11 June
www.museumsassociation.org
June 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
News | Spending review reveals cut to DCMS budget – chancellor Rachel Reeves presented government funding plans to parliament on 11 June
Loving 'Women and Museums' by Kate Hill
June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Loving 'Women and Museums' by Kate Hill
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"Every curatorial decision behind the inclusion of the Colston Statue in the M-Shed is laden with meaning, from its placement within the museum itself to its presentation to visitors."
Eleanor Callaghan on Colston's Toppling Five Years On.
Eleanor Callaghan on Colston's Toppling Five Years On.
Colston’s Toppling Five Years On
Eleanor Callaghan examines how Bristol's local authorities and museum curators turned a controversial monument into an opportunity for inclusive public history.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"Every curatorial decision behind the inclusion of the Colston Statue in the M-Shed is laden with meaning, from its placement within the museum itself to its presentation to visitors."
Eleanor Callaghan on Colston's Toppling Five Years On.
Eleanor Callaghan on Colston's Toppling Five Years On.