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Reflections on the Stenton Lecture – by John Jenkins
Mass-Observing: Time, Temporality and Feeling in Everyday Life. Presenter: Professor Claire Langhamer, Director of the Institute of Historical Research. Having on several occasions during my undergraduate degree been directed to the Mass-Observation database for source material, I was looking forward… Continue reading
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History beyond the seminar room – by Abbie Tibbott
On a decidedly wet day on Tuesday 14th November, part 3 students enrolled on the module ‘Battleaxes to Benchwarmers: the first female MPs’, made the trip to our university’s Special Collections, held at the London Road campus. Having taken this… Continue reading
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Why a Master’s Degree in History? Hear from our alumni.
On the 23rd November 2023, the University of Reading will hold its Virtual Open Day for Master’s courses. We are proud within the Department of History to have so many alumni who have either remained with us at Reading, or… Continue reading
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Disabled – Enabling: Daughter of a Blind Father, by Dr. Heike I. Schmidt
My father was not disabled. He was not without ability or limited. He was without sight, and he could not smell. A… Continue reading
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Mills Archive: The Gunpowder Mill Book
Enjoy this guest post from our colleagues at the Mills Archive, who preserve records of milling history. This piece was authored by Nathanael Hodge – thanks to the archive for allowing us to share their work. The image above shows… Continue reading
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