Children’s History Society
banner
histchild.bsky.social
Children’s History Society
@histchild.bsky.social
The official account of the Children’s History Society 👧🧒
🧸Exploring and sharing the diverse history of children, childhood and youth
🪁Our website: https://www.histchild.org/
admin: Bethan Catherine Watts
Register here on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-foetus...

A map of the event location is attached.

A drinks reception follows the seminar and interdisciplinary panel discussion.

Hope to see you there! 👶🩺
The Foetus and Birthing Tools Across Disciplines
Join us for an interdisciplinary panel and discussion, bringing together researchers from Humanities and Medicine
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
You can read more about the project in our latest blog post on our website t.co/YbZr7W6WKM #histchild #histchildsociety #seenandheard #investinginchildren
https://www.histchild.org/articles/investing-in-children-
t.co
September 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
historical narratives and sought to personally address this in their project through workshops, interviews and other activities. The project is due to finish this autumn - we can’t wait to see what they’ve achieved!
September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Bethan is also a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society. Welcome Bethan!
#histchild @histchildoxford.bsky.social @histedsocuk.bsky.social @shcy.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
She has published three non-fiction books about life in Tudor and Victorian England, and her work has appeared in magazines such as BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? and been featured on podcasts, including HistoryHit’s Not Just the Tudors.
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Bethan’s other research interests include attitudes to health and hygiene and the material culture of historical homes.
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Drawing upon multidisciplinary methods, her PhD thesis also explores how medieval children connected with their communities, interacted with medicine and faith, and formed familial and non-familial relationships.
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Bethan Catherine Watts is a PhD researcher at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, focusing on the lived experiences and material culture of children in Late Medieval England, particularly within domestic settings.
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We also welcome Bethan Watts to the role, taking over in July. A bit about Bethan below 🙂
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
To see author's other works, visit here: helenparkerdrabble.com
Author Helen Parker-Drabble – A counselling background: a family historian turned geneatherapist.
helenparkerdrabble.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM