Anna Harrington
@amdharrington.bsky.social
History PhDer, Wolfson Scholar & tired but joyful toddler mum. Researching formation of imperial identities across diverse spaces and 'contact zones' in the long 18th century and pondering ideas of time, transformation and imagining. Just happy to be here!
Thrilled to introduce my manager. You would be forgiven for thinking I answer to my supervisors, but in actual fact my tiny manager calls all the shots and - as my supervisors will confirm - he is one tough task master! (Ft. my current wfh situation - a spare bed full of crap and a suitcase desk 🫣)
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thrilled to introduce my manager. You would be forgiven for thinking I answer to my supervisors, but in actual fact my tiny manager calls all the shots and - as my supervisors will confirm - he is one tough task master! (Ft. my current wfh situation - a spare bed full of crap and a suitcase desk 🫣)
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No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
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Unfortunately, due to speaker illness we have had to postpone our 'New Approaches to Writing Women's Histories' event which was due to take place today. All who registered for the event have been contacted via email. Once a new date has been confirmed we will share the details here & on our website.
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Unfortunately, due to speaker illness we have had to postpone our 'New Approaches to Writing Women's Histories' event which was due to take place today. All who registered for the event have been contacted via email. Once a new date has been confirmed we will share the details here & on our website.
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Registration for our 'New Approaches to Writing Women's Histories' event is now LIVE! Please do join us next Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 4pm GMT for a fascinating discussion with Kaia Alderson and Gráinne Lyons. More details here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Sign up now for our ‘New Approaches to Writing Women’s Histories’ Roundtable Event!
Our Autumn Seminar Series continues next Wednesday, 5 November 2025, at 4pm GMT, with a special roundtable event, New Approaches to Writing Women’s Histories. We are thrilled to welcome Kaia …
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October 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Registration for our 'New Approaches to Writing Women's Histories' event is now LIVE! Please do join us next Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 4pm GMT for a fascinating discussion with Kaia Alderson and Gráinne Lyons. More details here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Sent my thesis introduction to my supervisors yesterday and have already compiled a list the length of my arm of things that are wrong with it having spent the night mulling it over… that said, I take heart from the fact I now have a FULL thesis draft which feels like a huge and exciting milestone!
October 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Sent my thesis introduction to my supervisors yesterday and have already compiled a list the length of my arm of things that are wrong with it having spent the night mulling it over… that said, I take heart from the fact I now have a FULL thesis draft which feels like a huge and exciting milestone!
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We are delighted to share the Call for Papers for our Spring Seminar Series 2026:
September 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We are delighted to share the Call for Papers for our Spring Seminar Series 2026:
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Women's History Today, the journal of the Women's History Network, is looking for new editorial team members.
Academics/independent scholars/PhD students with an interest in taking on a voluntary role, should contact Kate Murphy, Lead Editor, for more information: editor@womenshistorynetwork.org
Academics/independent scholars/PhD students with an interest in taking on a voluntary role, should contact Kate Murphy, Lead Editor, for more information: editor@womenshistorynetwork.org
September 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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As some of you were aware, the name of the IHR Tudor and Stuart seminar was recently attached to a day conference that included David Starkey in its line-up. That will no longer be the case going forward.
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
As some of you were aware, the name of the IHR Tudor and Stuart seminar was recently attached to a day conference that included David Starkey in its line-up. That will no longer be the case going forward.
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Two days to go! Don't forget to register for our next seminar on 'Teeth and Women's Quest for Beauty' with Dr Margarette Lincoln from the National Maritime Museum. Link to sign up in the enclosed post:
Registration is now open for our next seminar. Dr Margarette Lincoln @margarettel.bsky.social will be joining us on Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at 4pm UK time to discuss 'Teeth and Women's Quest for Beauty'. You can find the link to register here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Sign up now for our next seminar featuring Dr Margarette Lincoln
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at 4pm BST/GMT+1 Sign-up now for our online-only zoom webinar here. Teeth and Women’s Quest for Beauty Toothcare was once a source of dreadful anxiety for women, ri…
womenshistorynetwork.org
September 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Two days to go! Don't forget to register for our next seminar on 'Teeth and Women's Quest for Beauty' with Dr Margarette Lincoln from the National Maritime Museum. Link to sign up in the enclosed post:
Following a really fascinating talk from Dr Christine De Matos this morning, I have published an updated programme for the rest of our Autumn Seminar Series. To register for Dr Margarette Lincoln's paper on 'Teeth and Women's Quest for Beauty': womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Please find below the updated programme for the remaining sessions of the Autumn Seminar Series 2025:
September 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Following a really fascinating talk from Dr Christine De Matos this morning, I have published an updated programme for the rest of our Autumn Seminar Series. To register for Dr Margarette Lincoln's paper on 'Teeth and Women's Quest for Beauty': womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
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Last chance to sign up for our webinar w/ Dr Christine De Matos TODAY at 10am BST. Christine will be discussing the role of women as occupiers post-WWII & exploring the requisitioned & constructed homes of occupier families as spaces of occupation. Sign up: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Sign up now for our next seminar with Dr Christine De Matos
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at 10am BST/GMT+1 Sign-up now for our online-only zoom webinar here. Overlooked Occupiers: Women, Family, and the Home in Occupied Germany and Japan Women are often ov…
womenshistorynetwork.org
September 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Last chance to sign up for our webinar w/ Dr Christine De Matos TODAY at 10am BST. Christine will be discussing the role of women as occupiers post-WWII & exploring the requisitioned & constructed homes of occupier families as spaces of occupation. Sign up: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
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Don't forget to sign up for our next seminar TOMORROW (Wed 24 Sep) at 10am BST, featuring Dr Christine De Matos: 'Overlooked Occupiers: Women, Family, and the Home in Occupied Germany and Japan'. You can find the sign up link here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
Sign up now for our next seminar with Dr Christine De Matos
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at 10am BST/GMT+1 Sign-up now for our online-only zoom webinar here. Overlooked Occupiers: Women, Family, and the Home in Occupied Germany and Japan Women are often ov…
womenshistorynetwork.org
September 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Don't forget to sign up for our next seminar TOMORROW (Wed 24 Sep) at 10am BST, featuring Dr Christine De Matos: 'Overlooked Occupiers: Women, Family, and the Home in Occupied Germany and Japan'. You can find the sign up link here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
We are a go! ‘Lesbian Histories and the Long View’ webinar happening now on Zoom. Super excited for this insightful discussion to get under way.
September 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are a go! ‘Lesbian Histories and the Long View’ webinar happening now on Zoom. Super excited for this insightful discussion to get under way.
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David Bowie’s final project was 18th century musical, new V&A exhibition reveals
David Bowie’s final project was 18th century musical, new V&A exhibition reveals
A forthcoming display of the singer’s archive includes sticky notes detailing a theatrical work called The Spectator, about a petty thief and high-class gangs in London
David Bowie’s final project prior to his death in 2016 was an 18th-century musical called The Spectator, a forthcoming extensive exhibition of Bowie’s archive at the V&A East Storehouse has revealed.
The work was based around a daily newspaper of the same name that ran between 1711 and 1712, documenting the mores of society in London. Bowie’s notes reveal that he considered the publicly beloved petty thief Jack Sheppard as a potential lead character, as well as Jonathan Wild, the vigilante who was responsible for Sheppard being arrested and executed. He also focused on the Mohocks, a notorious gang of high-class young men who would get drunk and attack people on the streets. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
David Bowie’s final project was 18th century musical, new V&A exhibition reveals
Who is excited for the 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View' roundtable? This lesbian is!
September 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Who is excited for the 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View' roundtable? This lesbian is!
Won’t eat any of the plethora of food items I packed for him, or the flapjack I panic bought for him at the cafe, but will eat the (entire) cheese & pickle panini I bought for myself for lunch! Clearly a man of good taste as he loves Branston pickle like me and his Auntie @lauradearden.bsky.social 😂
September 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Won’t eat any of the plethora of food items I packed for him, or the flapjack I panic bought for him at the cafe, but will eat the (entire) cheese & pickle panini I bought for myself for lunch! Clearly a man of good taste as he loves Branston pickle like me and his Auntie @lauradearden.bsky.social 😂
I've had a super productive week and tomorrow I'm off to a farm with my wife, friend, and our three kids (including my animal-obsessed toddler). Bliss!
August 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I've had a super productive week and tomorrow I'm off to a farm with my wife, friend, and our three kids (including my animal-obsessed toddler). Bliss!
Had heaps of fun organising this event, which I'm super excited for. Please join us on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 4pm UK time to hear our panel of inter-disciplinary experts discuss 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View'.
The sign up link for our roundtable 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View', ft. @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social, @vickyig.bsky.social, @norenashopland.bsky.social, @sazwingrove.bsky.social, and Prof Lisa Weston, is now LIVE. Please visit our website to register: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Had heaps of fun organising this event, which I'm super excited for. Please join us on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 4pm UK time to hear our panel of inter-disciplinary experts discuss 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View'.
I've been so productive this morning (she says... on social media) and I was like hmm why is that. Then I remembered I woke up at 5:30, dropped my child off a bit early at nursery, and have had three coffees (cough, iced lattes).
a toy story character named buzz lightyear is standing in front of a globe
ALT: a toy story character named buzz lightyear is standing in front of a globe
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August 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I've been so productive this morning (she says... on social media) and I was like hmm why is that. Then I remembered I woke up at 5:30, dropped my child off a bit early at nursery, and have had three coffees (cough, iced lattes).
Getting Fred started on the essentials…
August 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Getting Fred started on the essentials…
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Nietzsche died 125 years ago yesterday.
'The two futures of mankind:
(1) consistent growth of mediocrity;
(2) conscious distinction, self-shaping.'
– Nietzsche
(WP953)
'The two futures of mankind:
(1) consistent growth of mediocrity;
(2) conscious distinction, self-shaping.'
– Nietzsche
(WP953)
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Nietzsche died 125 years ago yesterday.
'The two futures of mankind:
(1) consistent growth of mediocrity;
(2) conscious distinction, self-shaping.'
– Nietzsche
(WP953)
'The two futures of mankind:
(1) consistent growth of mediocrity;
(2) conscious distinction, self-shaping.'
– Nietzsche
(WP953)
Most days I am confronted with images from Palestine which leave me unable to breathe & I have nightmares most nights. How are others coping? I.e. finding the balance between not looking away & doing what you can, whilst remembering you have children to care for, a job to do, and a life to live?
August 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Most days I am confronted with images from Palestine which leave me unable to breathe & I have nightmares most nights. How are others coping? I.e. finding the balance between not looking away & doing what you can, whilst remembering you have children to care for, a job to do, and a life to live?
I was just looking at a short-term fellowship in the US but can't apply as it requires fellows to stay in specific accommodation which doesn't allow partners or children. What is the rationale behind fellowships that have a residency requirement of this type attached to them? Genuine question! (1/x)
August 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I was just looking at a short-term fellowship in the US but can't apply as it requires fellows to stay in specific accommodation which doesn't allow partners or children. What is the rationale behind fellowships that have a residency requirement of this type attached to them? Genuine question! (1/x)
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We are thrilled to share the programme for our upcoming seminar series. Please continue to check our socials and our website over the coming weeks as the links to register for each of the seminars are published. We look forward to seeing you all there!
August 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We are thrilled to share the programme for our upcoming seminar series. Please continue to check our socials and our website over the coming weeks as the links to register for each of the seminars are published. We look forward to seeing you all there!
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This essay by @judedoyle.bsky.social on sex, porn, and the sex wars is just fantastic. I endorse every word of it.
This Is How You Lose the Sex Wars
Trying to pick a pathway through forty years of the ugliest conflict in feminism.
jude-doyle.ghost.io
June 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This essay by @judedoyle.bsky.social on sex, porn, and the sex wars is just fantastic. I endorse every word of it.