Prof. Elaine Chalus

Prof. Elaine Chalus

@profelainechalus.bsky.social

Historian of 18C/19C women, politics, sociability and cosmopolitanism. Frequently infuriated by politics. Reposting not necessarily a statement of personal beliefs.

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Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social

'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval

fryske-akademy.nlCollaboration with University of Cambridge results in postdoctoral fellowship vacancyHave you already completed your PhD and would you be interested in spending nine months conducting research in Leeuwarden and three months in Cambridge? And getting paid for it, too? The Fryske Akadem...
Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social

'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval

fryske-akademy.nlCollaboration with University of Cambridge results in postdoctoral fellowship vacancyHave you already completed your PhD and would you be interested in spending nine months conducting research in Leeuwarden and three months in Cambridge? And getting paid for it, too? The Fryske Akadem...

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Gaby Hinsliff
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social

Replying to @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social

one thing I’d add is Andy’s not great at machine politics. Got blocked from G&D in part because he didn’t work to fix the NEC. He thought he was the union/left candidate in 2015 but lost that to Corbyn. He has advice from people who are better at it now, but it’s a big part of leading labour

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Anne Louise Avery
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social

I would like to call my Papa on the telephone today, said Wolf at breakfast. Old Fox came to sit next to Wolf & poured him a cup of cocoa. And he explained, as he did every couple of months, that Wolf's father had died, many years ago. He had loved Wolf greatly, but he had died.

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Anne Louise Avery
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social

If you'd like to support my writing & ongoing treatment, why not visit my little Etsy shop which has dozens of Shell County & Natural History posters for sale, Japanese prints, English etchings & rare books: prices from £10, with more items added every day! Offers welcome. etsy.com/shop/Sourisd...

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Parliamentary History Journal
@parlhistjournal.bsky.social

As a new session of @ukparliament.parliament.uk is opened today, why not take a look at some of our articles examining the pageantry, ritual and politics of this ancient ceremony 🧵1/5

UK Parliament@ukparliament.parliament.uk

Today is the State Opening of Parliament. 👑 We’re covering the whole event live, starting with the ceremonial search. This is when the cellars are searched by the Yeomen of the Guard before the King’s arrival. 🔴 Watch the ceremonial search: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXG...

youtube.comCeremonial Search | State Opening 2026YouTube video by UK Parliament

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The Georgian Lords
@georgianlords.bsky.social

The King's Speech has included the introduction of a bill to enable peerages to be removed. Always a tricky topic, in 1782 there was a rare attempt by the House of Lords to try to prevent a new peerage being conferred on Lord George Germain as Viscount Sackville. The motion was defeated 61 to 26.

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Kate Strasdin
@katestrasdin.bsky.social

Aqua silk was chosen for this #1750s woman’s waistcoat, fitting snugly over the body and lengthening over the hips. There are similar features to their male counterparts including the gilt embellished pocket flaps and buttons #FashionMuseumBath #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

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Cozca
@cozca.bsky.social

There are 86 pregnant mothers locked up in ICE concentration camps. Pregnant immigrants in detention for months despite rules against it - Los Angeles Times share.google/PQsxrLcoTOWM...

share.googlePregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against itWith the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.

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ndweiss
@11tulips.bsky.social

💛 This writing…! Pine Marten *read the lines aloud: "The old house where star & rose come and go." And suddenly, his eyes smarted with tears…he would think of Old Fox's cottage in that way - the cold winter stars wheeling above the downs, the honey-scented roses furling the door and every window*

Anne Louise Avery@annelouiseavery.bsky.social

Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social

Research Fellowship: The Collected Works of Mary Wollstonecraft University of York - Department of English and Related Literature #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRL782/r...

jobs.ac.ukResearch Fellowship: The Collected Works of Mary Wollstonecraft at University of YorkAn opportunity for an academic position as a Research Fellowship: The Collected Works of Mary Wollstonecraft is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job opening...
Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social

One Calleva Centre Postdoctoral Researcher: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien: A Scholarly Reappraisal Magdalen College, Oxford - Calleva Research Centre #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRM012/o...

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Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social

Associate Lecturer in History of Art, Materials and Technology (Maternity Cover) UCL - History of Art / Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRM300/a...

jobs.ac.ukAssociate Lecturer in History of Art, Materials and Technology (Maternity Cover) at UCLSearching for an academic job? Explore this Associate Lecturer in History of Art, Materials and Technology (Maternity Cover) opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic...

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HELL Kennedy
@helenkennedy.com

1-Open the strait or we bomb you into the Stone Age. 2-Okay, so we will open the strait ourselves. 3-Seems we can’t. 4-Actually, we’ll blockade it. 5-Well that wasn’t great. 6-We don’t need the strait. Never did. 7-return to 1

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Trump: "NATO has proven to be a paper tiger…We don't use the strait. We don't need it…We don't need the strait. We were doing it to help Israel and Saudi Arabia…We don't need it. We don't use it."

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Mic Wright
@brokenbottleboy.bsky.social

"I literally don't know who she is. I'm not being funny or anything, I physically don't know who [Catherine West] is. She could be the leader of the Special Boat Squadron..."

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bfitzinAR
@bfitzinar.bsky.social

@annelouiseavery.bsky.social's Patreon - "Old Fox's Best Cheese Scones for Difficult Days" (repost from Aug 2021 b/c it's just that sort of day) #OldFoxCommunity (Pine Marten, Old Fox, great recipe) Today is a good day to subscribe. www.patreon.com/posts/old-fo...

patreon.comOld Fox's Best Cheese Scones for Difficult Days | Anne Louise AveryOld Fox's Best Cheese Scones for Difficult Days by Anne Louise Avery on Patreon. Join Anne Louise Avery's community for exclusive content and updates.

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neil guthrie
@nguthrie.bsky.social

Medal of Elizabeth Sophie Brenner (1659-1730), poet and feminist, in the medal cabinet of the Gustavianum, Uppsala #c18 #c18th #18thc

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The Georgian Lords
@georgianlords.bsky.social

Lots more on this theme also available over on the @histparl.bsky.social blog (including posts by @georgianlords.bsky.social and @victoriancommons.bsky.social)... historyofparliament.com

historyofparliament.comThe History of Parliament - Articles and research from the History of Parliament TrustArticles and research from the History of Parliament Trust
History Today@historytoday.com

Before the secret ballot, voting in Britain was a theatrical, violent and public affair. 🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...

historytoday.comVoting Before the Secret Ballot

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The Georgian Lords
@georgianlords.bsky.social

As Britain prepares for local elections along with elections to the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd, Dr Charles Littleton reconsiders elections in #Yorkshire in the 18th century, dubbed by one contemporary as "half of all England"... historyofparliament.com/2026/05/06/o...

historyofparliament.comOne half of 'all England'? Yorkshire elections in the 18th century - The History of ParliamentThe elections of May 2026 in England, Scotland and Wales provide another opportunity to consider some of the features of parliamentary elections in the

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The Georgian Lords
@georgianlords.bsky.social

A good day to get cracking on a new piece: Robert Spencer, 4th earl of Sunderland. He clearly had star quality, with one contemporary noting: 'he was what Shakspear makes Lady Piercy say of her Lord: “… the Glass, the Picture & the Book, in which the Youth of England dresst themselves"'

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Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies at York
@cecs-york.bsky.social

We’re very pleased to share news of this research fellowship position, working with our wonderful CECS / English Literature colleague Prof Mary Fairclough @maryfairclough.bsky.social on the collected works of Mary Wollstonecraft: 🔗 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRL782/r...

jobs.ac.ukResearch Fellowship: The Collected Works of Mary Wollstonecraft at University of YorkExplore an exciting academic career as a Research Fellowship: The Collected Works of Mary Wollstonecraft. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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The Georgian Lords
@georgianlords.bsky.social

In the 1690s Gatton had 22 voters; by the 1750s there were just 2. The last contested election took place in 1660, with nomination to the seats shared between the lords of the manor of Gatton and Upper Gatton. The borough was abolished in 1832 and absorbed within Surrey (Eastern division). #HistParl

The Georgian Lords@georgianlords.bsky.social

"Town Hall" used as the place of voting before 1832 for the notoriously corrupt borough of Gatton needing repair... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukGatton Town Hall building in need of £50k repairs, owners sayThe Town Hall in Gatton Park, near Reigate, has been damaged severely since it was built in 1765.