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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 2
Our wrap up of 2023 continues. Today, we have podcast pointers from Emily West and Richard Blakemore, telly tips from Jacqui Turner, and reading recs from Apurba Chatterjee. Emily West, Professor of American History I enjoy listening to The Last… 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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‘Cold slows things down’: resting over the winter break
After last week’s memories of Chirstmases past, this week we focus on recommendations for the winter break – the books, TV programmes, films, and music that we’ll be using to unwind over the coming weeks. Dina Rezk, our School Lead… 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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Christmas Gift Giving: Our Memories
Inspired by David’s broad history of giving and receiving gifts, members of the department reflected on their personal experiences of Christmas and other festivities. Some colleagues highlighted memories of generosity – particularly from parents – and an enduring appreciation for… Continue reading
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“It’s the thought that counts”: Gifting in History – by Professor David Stack
If you are stuck for gift ideas this Christmas, why not give a book? For as long as there have been books, books have been given as gifts. The Roman poet Martial included ‘A Parchment Copy of Homer’ in his… Continue reading
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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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