history
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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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Discovering Archives and Collections: A Day in Pictures
Within the Department of History, we are lucky enough to work with some fantastic partners in the archives and collections sector. Each year, a small and eager cohort of part 3 students embark on one of our placement modules: Discovering… Continue reading
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