Festive Series 2023
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Boxing day: anything to do with boxes?
To wrap up (pun intended) our festive series, Jacqui Turner traces the history of Boxing Day in Britain. Boxing day: absolutely nothing to do with boxes today, but in our house lots to do with football and Paul Hollywood’s ‘Hand-Raised… Continue reading
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2023 Draws to a Close: Our Recommendations 3
The final installment of our 2023 wrap up is here! Today, we close our recommendations series with comments by music aficionado Ben Bland, Paddington appreciator Graham Moore, and book lover Liz Barnes. Benjamin Bland, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Caroline Polachek’s… Continue reading
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2023 Draws to a Close: Our Recommendations
Looking for something to read, watch, or listen to over the break? Hunting for a last-minute gift idea for that picky relative? Look no further! Over the course of the week we’ll bring you recommendations from colleagues in the department.… Continue reading
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Christmas Gift Giving: Our Memories 3
Our personal reflections on gift giving conclude. Liz Barnes, Lecturer in Modern History Liz’s most memorable gift inspired some reflections on the magic of Christmas for children. When she was 3 years old, in 1995, Liz was given ‘the original… Continue reading
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Christmas Gift Giving: Our Memories 2
Our series on gift giving continues with more personal reflections from members of the Department. Ruth Salter, Lecturer in Medieval History Ruth still appreciates the generosity of her parents, who gifted her a reindeer ornament in 1992. ‘When I was… Continue reading
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