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Dr Steven Parissien
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Author and Cultural Historian | Oxford University.
Exploring the past to enrich the present
"Past and Curious" SUBSTACK: https://stevenparissien.substack.com
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The commanding parish church of St Nicolas, right in the heart of Newbury. A fine example of Perpendicular Gothic on the outside—though much restored (and reimagined) within.

#StNicolasNewbury #PerpendicularGothic #NewburyHistory #ChurchesOfEngland #HistoricArchitecture
July 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Fruity, Fizzy, and Controversial!

#WKD didn’t just enter — it exploded into Britain’s drinking culture. In #PastandCurious, I uncap the cobalt-blue chaos of alcopops and what it says about post-war Britain.

🫣 Enter the alcopop archives: tinyurl.com/WKD2PastandC...

#DrinkHistory #BritishCulture
July 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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"Shaken, not stirred." But what IS British drinking culture?🍸
Join us on the Albion Never Dies podcast tomorrow, 24 June, to discuss the drinks that shaped post-war Britain.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, iTunes & more!
#AnotherRound #BritishCulture #AlbionNeverDies #StevenParissien #HistoryPodcast #JamesBond
June 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Kings, contraband, and a pair of pistols! How #whisky went from backroom moonshine to global gold. #Glenlivet dodged the death threats and won. The others? Not so much.

Sip the scandal with me on Past and Curious 🥃👑💥

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#WhiskyWars #scotchwhisky #MaltMadness #moonshine
June 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Being rebuked by James II in Trafalgar Square. Like he's one to talk.

#grinlinggibbons #trafalgarsquare #nationalgallery
June 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Ready for "Another Round?" 🍸 Dr. Steven Parissien uncorks Britain's postwar drinking habits in his new book, exploring 12 iconic tipples. Get sneak peeks via his "Past and Curious" Substack (link in bio). Out in September!

#AnotherRoundBook #BritishDrinks #CulturalHistory #PastAndCurious #Substack
June 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Stepping back in time at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and its stunning Sainte-Chapelle. French history at its finest! ✨ Begun in 1766 but not finished until 1827, to the design of Jean Moutier.

#Chateau #SaintGermainEnLaye #France #HistoricalSites #TravelPhotography #ArchitectureLover
June 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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#Babycham's bubbly history is here! 🥂 Read Steven Parissien's latest on #PastandCurious Substack. Plus, his book #AnotherRound (post-war Britain in drinks) arrives in Sept! tinyurl.com/Babycham4
#DrinkHistory #britishhistory #stevenparissien #substack #nostalgia #1970s #socialhistory #drinkculture
May 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Just like Gainsborough's masterpieces, the gardens at his house are flourishing and more beautiful than ever. A tranquil escape steeped in history. 🌷

#GainsboroughsHouseMuseum #ThomasGainsborough #HistoricHouse #GardensOfInstagram #MuseumAndGardens #SuffolkGardens #ArtAndNature #VisitEngland
May 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Toby embodies my measure of tranquility and calm.

#Tranquility #Calm #Cat #Cats #Toby
May 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Thrilled to see the stunning #Georgian masterpieces from #KenwoodHouse looking magnificent at Gainsborough's House! What a truly inspired collaboration, showcasing these beautiful works in such a fitting setting.

#GainsboroughsHouse #UKMuseums #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage #LondonArt #SuffolkArt
May 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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A tribute to #PaulMellon 's impactful generosity in safeguarding #Hawksmoor 's iconic St George's Church, #Bloomsbury. Recently wrote about its rich history and stunning beauty. A true testament to impactful generosity! 🇬🇧🏛️✍️”

#LondonArchitecture #ChurchHistory #Philanthropy #18thCentury
May 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Forget port & lemon! ✨ Babycham offered post-war British women a taste of glamour & independence in a stylish coupe. From my new book "ANOTHER ROUND" (coming in Sept) stevenparissien.substack.com

#WomensHistory #DrinkCulture #Babycham #PostWarBritain #PastAndCurious #Substack #BritishIcon
April 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Brilliant minds, beautiful gardens. A fantastic study day at Oxford College Gardens this week with this outstanding lecturing team. And me.

#oxforduniversity #gardens #learningtogether #timothymowl #olivercox
April 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Calling all #history and #culture lovers! 📣 Discover captivating stories & insights on Dr. Steven Parissien's brand new Substack, 'Past and Curious' 😊📚
Don't miss out – subscribe for FREE! stevenparissien.substack.com
#substack #PastAndCurious #CulturalExploration #england #UKCulture #curiousminds
April 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Meet the mesmerizing #Mermaid of Ludlow! This stunning #misericord, carved around 1425, is a highlight of the #medieval treasures at St Laurence's Church.

#ludlow #stlaurenceludlow #medievalart #medievalhistory #ecclesiasticalart #15thcentury #shropshire #england #hiddentreasures #arthistory
April 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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A rare survivor: Holy Trinity Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed, a Commonwealth-era church dating back to the 1650s. Note the Chancel, which was added in the 1880s.

#HolyTrinityBerwick #BerwickUponTweed #CommonwealthChurch #EnglishArchitecture #VictorianAddition #HistoricChurch #Northumberland
April 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Marius Toudoire's breathtaking Train Bleu restaurant, a 1900 masterpiece within Paris's Gare de Lyon. The Belle Époque elegance is simply stunning! ✨

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#TrainBleu #GareDeLyon #ParisianCharm #ArchitecturalBeauty #ParisHistory #BelleEpoque
#CulturalHistory #PastandCurious
April 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM