Matthew McCormack
@historymatt.bsky.social
Historian of Georgian Britain, currently researching shoes. President of @BSECS.bsky.social. Views my own but not necessarily original.
My walk this morning, on Mersea Island
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
My walk this morning, on Mersea Island
There are few things more terrifying than a rotten pumpkin
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
There are few things more terrifying than a rotten pumpkin
My office for the morning, looking at children's shoes from the 18th century.
Will be talking about this at @bsecs.bsky.social - on their theme of "big and small" (some were tiny)
Will be talking about this at @bsecs.bsky.social - on their theme of "big and small" (some were tiny)
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
My office for the morning, looking at children's shoes from the 18th century.
Will be talking about this at @bsecs.bsky.social - on their theme of "big and small" (some were tiny)
Will be talking about this at @bsecs.bsky.social - on their theme of "big and small" (some were tiny)
Reading a book from the university library and found this
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Reading a book from the university library and found this
This is incorrect - Luton have stopped free pick up at mid stay. Don't believe AI overview
October 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This is incorrect - Luton have stopped free pick up at mid stay. Don't believe AI overview
Rollerskaters at the Stadio do Dragao in Porto
October 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Rollerskaters at the Stadio do Dragao in Porto
A cobbler's shop in Porto
October 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A cobbler's shop in Porto
Today marks the 350th anniversary of the great fire of Northampton. There is a special light show at All Saints this weekend
September 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today marks the 350th anniversary of the great fire of Northampton. There is a special light show at All Saints this weekend
And this "escape boot". RAF crews wore these, which could be cut down to a civilian shoe if they got shot down over occupied territory
September 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And this "escape boot". RAF crews wore these, which could be cut down to a civilian shoe if they got shot down over occupied territory
A few shoes made the cut! I liked this advertising boot
September 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A few shoes made the cut! I liked this advertising boot
At Northampton Museum for the launch of "A history of Northamptonshire in 100 objects"
September 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
At Northampton Museum for the launch of "A history of Northamptonshire in 100 objects"
Cool marketplace listing of the day
September 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Cool marketplace listing of the day
Visited the Roman fort at Vindolanda today, and saw their impressive collection of footwear!
July 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Visited the Roman fort at Vindolanda today, and saw their impressive collection of footwear!
At RIAT 2025. Among the modern heavy metal and the arms dealer stuff, here is a beautiful old Lockheed Electra
July 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
At RIAT 2025. Among the modern heavy metal and the arms dealer stuff, here is a beautiful old Lockheed Electra
Shoemaking and last-making on Bargain Hunt right now!
July 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Shoemaking and last-making on Bargain Hunt right now!
A pleasant walk along the canal, on my way to the second day of the BECC conference
June 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
A pleasant walk along the canal, on my way to the second day of the BECC conference
Even the classical ones were quite something
June 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Even the classical ones were quite something
I enjoyed "The worst record covers in the world" at Northampton Museum
June 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I enjoyed "The worst record covers in the world" at Northampton Museum
Glorious evening to be watching cricket
June 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Glorious evening to be watching cricket
Just before "Summertime", Gershwin messes with everyone for a laugh
June 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just before "Summertime", Gershwin messes with everyone for a laugh
A Georgian reredos at Spurriergate, York
May 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A Georgian reredos at Spurriergate, York
This cartoon acompannies a review of my book. An interesting take on concealed shoes @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This cartoon acompannies a review of my book. An interesting take on concealed shoes @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
Summer is icumen in
May 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Summer is icumen in