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Dr Joanne Norcup
@drjn.bsky.social
Historical Geographer
YPCCS University of Warwick (Caribbean histories & geographies)
Also Nottingham and OU Geog Depts.
(Martial) Arts, photography, films, comedy, books, libraries, archives, trees, pottery. Always curious.
https://jonorcup.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Forster (1909) The Machine Stops #recommendedreading
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The annual Walter Rodney Lecture (hosted by the Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies, University of Warwick) will be given this year by Professor David Scott (Columbia University) on the 25th November 2025. Please share. All welcome.
October 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
First seminar of the academic year for the Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies on Tuesday 28th October sees YPCCS alumni, Professor Alison Donnell taking about her internationally acclaimed 2025 publication 'Lost and Found' (Papillote Press). Please share. All welcome.
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Whipped through #thekillerquestion and can thoroughly recommend to anyone who enjoys solving archive mysteries/ pubquizzing.
Also this
@janicehallett.bsky.social
joy, which was perfect intergenerational summer hol reading #aboxfullofmurders Also loved this because #publisher #1980spuffinclubmember
September 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Books, Boardgames, Beaches. Strong recommend for all inclined towards the Brontë's, book geographies and histories of publishing #GrahamWatson 's very excellent #TheInventionofCharlotteBronte charting the crucible for, creation of and initial reception of Mrs Gaskill's The Life of Charlotte Bronte
August 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
July 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Belper
July 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Big felicitations to the one and only Prof @inneskeighren.bsky.social seen here giving his inaugural from last month (image from RHUL) Top scholar, colleague and all-round top-notch human 🤘
June 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy 40th birthday to the Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies, University of Warwick. 4 decades of interdisciplinary research, education & knowledge exchange about The Caribbean & global Caribbean diasporic communities through arts, literature, history, geography, humanities, politics #YPCCS
May 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Excerpt from #StewartLee's final column for the Observer before its rebirth beyond its Guardian origin context. Quote via Orwell's 1984 with a particular 21st century flavour.
April 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Respite wanderings along the Northbank of the Thames for some low spring tide clay-pipe fragment mudlarking + St Pauls crypt for a cuppa. Good to locate the work of @100days1815.bsky.social & colleagues collaboration with @SV2G [insta] sv2g.org.uk #historicalrespitewanderings
March 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Haunting, compelling, stellar storytelling #Dreamcount #ChimamandaNgoziAdichie
March 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
All welcome next Tuesday 4th March, #YesuPersaudCentreforCaribbeanStudies, #UniversityofWarwick.

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February 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#BeestonLightNight #BeestonBurns Burns night celebrating with samba band and pipes, neon art, fire performers, bringing the light, love and joy to community to counter the dark
January 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Off the social meeja for some dedicated reading 🤘
January 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This feels like a massive punch in the guts. What a total cinematic polymathic genius #DavidLynch ever since watching The Elephant Man his work has enriched. A photo here from a recent celebratory birthday meal and #TwinPeaks film watch.
January 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Love an FA cup round for some special moments. This last night an upside to the recent departure of Dyche #EvertonVsPeterborough
January 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
December 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Winter solstice folky dance & music celebrating. Slowing down from work so a gf/V festive brew most welcome. Cheers!
December 21, 2024 at 4:04 PM
There are many sustaining wonders I'm grateful for at this time of year, especially the generous souls whose thoughtful acts show me qualities to aspire. @monorailmusic.bsky.social have always been the vertbest of music emporia for championing musical arts & sharing their recommendations. This ❤️🙏
December 16, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Landscape discourse, East Midlands #streethauntings
December 7, 2024 at 2:03 PM
#bluemonkey coaster arrangements, east midlands #chimpsareprimatesnotmonkeys
December 7, 2024 at 1:37 PM
#BodegaNottingham #25thAnniversary. Glorious venue & privilege to see &hear #BillyNomates sell out #Undergrowth set. They are musical genius. Strong own unique sounds & lyrics. Adore & this acoustic set of rarities haunting & polished #topgig2024 #50@50 #selfdatenight
December 3, 2024 at 10:34 PM