Anna Harrington
@annawearsblue.bsky.social
Researcher on Wilberforce Diaries Project, whippet owner, post-it note enthusiast.
While most of us enjoy a slice of birthday cake, Wilberforce would try to fast (as much as his health allowed) on his birthday, and would spend the day in prayer and quiet contemplation where possible
#OTD 1759, William Wilberforce was born.
MP and a leader of the abolitionist movement, Wilberforce fought for the emancipation of enslaved people, dying 3 days after hearing that the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act was sure to become law.
Find out more about his life here:
MP and a leader of the abolitionist movement, Wilberforce fought for the emancipation of enslaved people, dying 3 days after hearing that the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act was sure to become law.
Find out more about his life here:
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August 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
While most of us enjoy a slice of birthday cake, Wilberforce would try to fast (as much as his health allowed) on his birthday, and would spend the day in prayer and quiet contemplation where possible
Homemade hot cross buns!
April 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Homemade hot cross buns!
Had a really fantastic, fascinating day at the Lived Experience of Westminster conference, wonderfully organised by @brendantam.bsky.social and @chloechallender.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Had a really fantastic, fascinating day at the Lived Experience of Westminster conference, wonderfully organised by @brendantam.bsky.social and @chloechallender.bsky.social
Today’s ‘well that’s a fun thing to scroll past and ask zero questions about’ is the 1816 Committee on the Butter Trade being given power to consider Laws relating to Cheese (capitalisation Commons Journals’ own)
February 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today’s ‘well that’s a fun thing to scroll past and ask zero questions about’ is the 1816 Committee on the Butter Trade being given power to consider Laws relating to Cheese (capitalisation Commons Journals’ own)
Festive Poppy! With eyes that say “take the photo fast so I can eat the treat you’re showing me and get back to my very important sniffing please”
December 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Festive Poppy! With eyes that say “take the photo fast so I can eat the treat you’re showing me and get back to my very important sniffing please”
Even though it’s freezing, it’s still important to take your dinosaur for a walk
November 20, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Even though it’s freezing, it’s still important to take your dinosaur for a walk
The silliest whippet has twigged that wearing her raincoat might make her look like a worm but it does keep her not-so-little ears dry
February 8, 2024 at 6:33 PM
The silliest whippet has twigged that wearing her raincoat might make her look like a worm but it does keep her not-so-little ears dry