Jack Shoulder
@jackshoulder.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Co-writer and Co-Curator of @museumbums: https://museumbums.com/book/museum-bums/
Queer history, comics and lots of running.
Queer history, comics and lots of running.
Mary Shelley's cook book wasn't as big a hit as her other work.
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Mary Shelley's cook book wasn't as big a hit as her other work.
Oooh this looks interesting!
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Oooh this looks interesting!
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Happy Thanksgiving, America!
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, America!
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Random thought: do centaurs have two hearts for the different portions of their bodies or one really big and powerful one? ❤️❤️? ❤️?
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Random thought: do centaurs have two hearts for the different portions of their bodies or one really big and powerful one? ❤️❤️? ❤️?
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 27 (1835)
John Smith and James Pratt were executed for Sodomy, the last 2 people to face this punishment in the UK, although it remained a capital crime until 1861.
James was a stable worker, John a labourer. Despite pleas for mercy, their sentence went ahead.
November 27 (1835)
John Smith and James Pratt were executed for Sodomy, the last 2 people to face this punishment in the UK, although it remained a capital crime until 1861.
James was a stable worker, John a labourer. Despite pleas for mercy, their sentence went ahead.
November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 27 (1835)
John Smith and James Pratt were executed for Sodomy, the last 2 people to face this punishment in the UK, although it remained a capital crime until 1861.
James was a stable worker, John a labourer. Despite pleas for mercy, their sentence went ahead.
November 27 (1835)
John Smith and James Pratt were executed for Sodomy, the last 2 people to face this punishment in the UK, although it remained a capital crime until 1861.
James was a stable worker, John a labourer. Despite pleas for mercy, their sentence went ahead.
Are you free Saturday 29 Nov? Fancy a fun queer history tour? WELL! HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU!
It's our last LGBTQIA+ tours of V&A this coming Saturday!
⏰1600
🗺️ V&A South Kensington
📌 Under the big chandelier
💰 Free, just rock up!
If you're coming along, say hi :)
It's our last LGBTQIA+ tours of V&A this coming Saturday!
⏰1600
🗺️ V&A South Kensington
📌 Under the big chandelier
💰 Free, just rock up!
If you're coming along, say hi :)
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Are you free Saturday 29 Nov? Fancy a fun queer history tour? WELL! HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU!
It's our last LGBTQIA+ tours of V&A this coming Saturday!
⏰1600
🗺️ V&A South Kensington
📌 Under the big chandelier
💰 Free, just rock up!
If you're coming along, say hi :)
It's our last LGBTQIA+ tours of V&A this coming Saturday!
⏰1600
🗺️ V&A South Kensington
📌 Under the big chandelier
💰 Free, just rock up!
If you're coming along, say hi :)
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I love Grant Morrison
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I love Grant Morrison
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 26 (1943)
Notorious, yet discreet, lesbian & sewing machine heiress, Winnaretta Singer dies. She enjoyed a lavender marriage with Prince Edmond de Polignac, with whom she shared a love of music. Before her death, she arranged concerts to raise funds for the red cross.
November 26 (1943)
Notorious, yet discreet, lesbian & sewing machine heiress, Winnaretta Singer dies. She enjoyed a lavender marriage with Prince Edmond de Polignac, with whom she shared a love of music. Before her death, she arranged concerts to raise funds for the red cross.
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 26 (1943)
Notorious, yet discreet, lesbian & sewing machine heiress, Winnaretta Singer dies. She enjoyed a lavender marriage with Prince Edmond de Polignac, with whom she shared a love of music. Before her death, she arranged concerts to raise funds for the red cross.
November 26 (1943)
Notorious, yet discreet, lesbian & sewing machine heiress, Winnaretta Singer dies. She enjoyed a lavender marriage with Prince Edmond de Polignac, with whom she shared a love of music. Before her death, she arranged concerts to raise funds for the red cross.
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Complaining to the BBC about anti-trans reporting
Another day, another attack on trans people. This time, in how the BBC described the teenage victim of Graham Linehan’s crime. So here is my complaint to the BBC:
owen.blacker.me.uk/posts/blog/2...
Another day, another attack on trans people. This time, in how the BBC described the teenage victim of Graham Linehan’s crime. So here is my complaint to the BBC:
owen.blacker.me.uk/posts/blog/2...
Complaining to the BBC about anti-trans reporting — Owen Blacker
In reporting about Graham Linehan’s conviction for criminal damage, the BBC used offensive language to describe the 17-year-old victim of this crime
owen.blacker.me.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Complaining to the BBC about anti-trans reporting
Another day, another attack on trans people. This time, in how the BBC described the teenage victim of Graham Linehan’s crime. So here is my complaint to the BBC:
owen.blacker.me.uk/posts/blog/2...
Another day, another attack on trans people. This time, in how the BBC described the teenage victim of Graham Linehan’s crime. So here is my complaint to the BBC:
owen.blacker.me.uk/posts/blog/2...
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 25 (1984)
A galaxy of pop superstars gather to start recording Do They Know It's Christmas? (and b-side, Feed the World) at Sarm West Studio in west London.
Some of the LGBTQIA+ vocals across the project were:
George Michael, Boy George, David Bowie and Holly Johnson.
November 25 (1984)
A galaxy of pop superstars gather to start recording Do They Know It's Christmas? (and b-side, Feed the World) at Sarm West Studio in west London.
Some of the LGBTQIA+ vocals across the project were:
George Michael, Boy George, David Bowie and Holly Johnson.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 25 (1984)
A galaxy of pop superstars gather to start recording Do They Know It's Christmas? (and b-side, Feed the World) at Sarm West Studio in west London.
Some of the LGBTQIA+ vocals across the project were:
George Michael, Boy George, David Bowie and Holly Johnson.
November 25 (1984)
A galaxy of pop superstars gather to start recording Do They Know It's Christmas? (and b-side, Feed the World) at Sarm West Studio in west London.
Some of the LGBTQIA+ vocals across the project were:
George Michael, Boy George, David Bowie and Holly Johnson.
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95% of authors are not making a living through book publishing. The public needs to understand this.
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
95% of authors are not making a living through book publishing. The public needs to understand this.
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"Captain Planet isn't real but his enemies are" is a skeet that lives in my head rent free
people older than me and people younger than me are equally ignorant of climate change as a global crisis
Captain Planet target audience stands firm
Captain Planet target audience stands firm
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
"Captain Planet isn't real but his enemies are" is a skeet that lives in my head rent free
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 24 (1944)
Warholian superstar, muse and trans icon Candy Darling was born #OTD. She inspired lyrics to Walk on the Wild Side and could turning phrases and heads herself. She said
"You must always be yourself, no matter the price. It is the highest form of mortality."
November 24 (1944)
Warholian superstar, muse and trans icon Candy Darling was born #OTD. She inspired lyrics to Walk on the Wild Side and could turning phrases and heads herself. She said
"You must always be yourself, no matter the price. It is the highest form of mortality."
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 24 (1944)
Warholian superstar, muse and trans icon Candy Darling was born #OTD. She inspired lyrics to Walk on the Wild Side and could turning phrases and heads herself. She said
"You must always be yourself, no matter the price. It is the highest form of mortality."
November 24 (1944)
Warholian superstar, muse and trans icon Candy Darling was born #OTD. She inspired lyrics to Walk on the Wild Side and could turning phrases and heads herself. She said
"You must always be yourself, no matter the price. It is the highest form of mortality."
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This painting thinks classical statues should be covered up! It's immoral!!! 🤣
👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
"Apollino", 1st century AD, Rome, in the @uffizigalleries.bsky.social , but he used to live at the Medici villa!
👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
"Apollino", 1st century AD, Rome, in the @uffizigalleries.bsky.social , but he used to live at the Medici villa!
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This painting thinks classical statues should be covered up! It's immoral!!! 🤣
👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
"Apollino", 1st century AD, Rome, in the @uffizigalleries.bsky.social , but he used to live at the Medici villa!
👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
"Apollino", 1st century AD, Rome, in the @uffizigalleries.bsky.social , but he used to live at the Medici villa!
A bonus #TodayInQueerHistory
November 23 (1963)
Ooooo-wwweeeeeee-oooooo
Doctor Who first airs!
The beloved sci-fi show has given us loads of LGBTQIA+ moments over the years, what are your favourites?
November 23 (1963)
Ooooo-wwweeeeeee-oooooo
Doctor Who first airs!
The beloved sci-fi show has given us loads of LGBTQIA+ moments over the years, what are your favourites?
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A bonus #TodayInQueerHistory
November 23 (1963)
Ooooo-wwweeeeeee-oooooo
Doctor Who first airs!
The beloved sci-fi show has given us loads of LGBTQIA+ moments over the years, what are your favourites?
November 23 (1963)
Ooooo-wwweeeeeee-oooooo
Doctor Who first airs!
The beloved sci-fi show has given us loads of LGBTQIA+ moments over the years, what are your favourites?
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 23 (1991)
Freddie Mercury says to the press:
"Following enormous conjecture in the press, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private in order to protect the privacy of those around me.
🧵1/2
November 23 (1991)
Freddie Mercury says to the press:
"Following enormous conjecture in the press, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private in order to protect the privacy of those around me.
🧵1/2
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 23 (1991)
Freddie Mercury says to the press:
"Following enormous conjecture in the press, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private in order to protect the privacy of those around me.
🧵1/2
November 23 (1991)
Freddie Mercury says to the press:
"Following enormous conjecture in the press, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private in order to protect the privacy of those around me.
🧵1/2
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 22 (2010)
The Schwules Museum closes an exhibition about Emma Trosse who published groundbreaking work on female homosexuality, asexuality and making the case for LGBTQIA+ equality in the 1890s. Her work should be better known but it was censored and banned.
November 22 (2010)
The Schwules Museum closes an exhibition about Emma Trosse who published groundbreaking work on female homosexuality, asexuality and making the case for LGBTQIA+ equality in the 1890s. Her work should be better known but it was censored and banned.
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 22 (2010)
The Schwules Museum closes an exhibition about Emma Trosse who published groundbreaking work on female homosexuality, asexuality and making the case for LGBTQIA+ equality in the 1890s. Her work should be better known but it was censored and banned.
November 22 (2010)
The Schwules Museum closes an exhibition about Emma Trosse who published groundbreaking work on female homosexuality, asexuality and making the case for LGBTQIA+ equality in the 1890s. Her work should be better known but it was censored and banned.
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A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
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94 years ago today, Frankenstein is released. #svengoolie
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
94 years ago today, Frankenstein is released. #svengoolie
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Fed up with the wet cold dark already? Get yourself a copy of "Museum Bums" and dive into our Beach Bums chapter for an escape to the height of summer (and remember your suncream!) 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
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HS Tuke's "Gleaming Waters", 1910, at the @royalacademy.bsky.social 😁
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HS Tuke's "Gleaming Waters", 1910, at the @royalacademy.bsky.social 😁
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Fed up with the wet cold dark already? Get yourself a copy of "Museum Bums" and dive into our Beach Bums chapter for an escape to the height of summer (and remember your suncream!) 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/muse...
HS Tuke's "Gleaming Waters", 1910, at the @royalacademy.bsky.social 😁
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/muse...
HS Tuke's "Gleaming Waters", 1910, at the @royalacademy.bsky.social 😁
Seasonally Appropriate Film season has kicked off with my favourite Super Hero film: Batman Returns.
The seasonal depression; capitalism; strained relationships with family - has any film summed up winter better?
The seasonal depression; capitalism; strained relationships with family - has any film summed up winter better?
a woman in a catsuit is holding a mafia sign above her head
ALT: a woman in a catsuit is holding a mafia sign above her head
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November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Seasonally Appropriate Film season has kicked off with my favourite Super Hero film: Batman Returns.
The seasonal depression; capitalism; strained relationships with family - has any film summed up winter better?
The seasonal depression; capitalism; strained relationships with family - has any film summed up winter better?
#TodayImQueerHistory
November 21 (1777)
📯"Introducing, for the very first time, Madame, the Chevaliére d'Eon".📯
#OTD the Chevaliére is officially presented to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as their newly legally recognised feminine self.
November 21 (1777)
📯"Introducing, for the very first time, Madame, the Chevaliére d'Eon".📯
#OTD the Chevaliére is officially presented to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as their newly legally recognised feminine self.
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#TodayImQueerHistory
November 21 (1777)
📯"Introducing, for the very first time, Madame, the Chevaliére d'Eon".📯
#OTD the Chevaliére is officially presented to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as their newly legally recognised feminine self.
November 21 (1777)
📯"Introducing, for the very first time, Madame, the Chevaliére d'Eon".📯
#OTD the Chevaliére is officially presented to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as their newly legally recognised feminine self.
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In 1889, schoolkids in Britain held a nationwide wave of school walkouts, taking to the streets to demand shorter hours, less homework, less corporal punishment and free education. We have now mapped lots of these & built a timeline on our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/tag/15377/18...
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In 1889, schoolkids in Britain held a nationwide wave of school walkouts, taking to the streets to demand shorter hours, less homework, less corporal punishment and free education. We have now mapped lots of these & built a timeline on our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/tag/15377/18...