Nell Johnson
@historynell.bsky.social
History and Sociology teacher.
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If you also have a real Christmas tree, consider paying Sue Ryder to collect and recycle it in January.
If you’re in Peterborough, your donation will go to funding Thorpe Hall, a resource you hope you never need but is there if you do.
www.sueryder.org/get-involved...
If you’re in Peterborough, your donation will go to funding Thorpe Hall, a resource you hope you never need but is there if you do.
www.sueryder.org/get-involved...
Sue Ryder Christmas Treecycling
www.sueryder.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If you also have a real Christmas tree, consider paying Sue Ryder to collect and recycle it in January.
If you’re in Peterborough, your donation will go to funding Thorpe Hall, a resource you hope you never need but is there if you do.
www.sueryder.org/get-involved...
If you’re in Peterborough, your donation will go to funding Thorpe Hall, a resource you hope you never need but is there if you do.
www.sueryder.org/get-involved...
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In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
December 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
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During #WWI, medics applied 1.5 million splints, fitted over 20,000 artificial eyes & used 7,250 tons of cotton wool while applying 108 million bandages to injured soldiers. More than 6,000 medics died & over 17,000 were wounded in the British Army alone.
December 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
During #WWI, medics applied 1.5 million splints, fitted over 20,000 artificial eyes & used 7,250 tons of cotton wool while applying 108 million bandages to injured soldiers. More than 6,000 medics died & over 17,000 were wounded in the British Army alone.
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first time I've been sad bsky doesn't have an algorithm because how did it take a month for this to show up on my timeline
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
first time I've been sad bsky doesn't have an algorithm because how did it take a month for this to show up on my timeline
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Its the accompanying image that makes this story great 😂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man sought over trousering of Stamford hedgehog statue
Lincolnshire Police say a man was seen putting the statue down his trousers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Its the accompanying image that makes this story great 😂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Gather round for a tale of Bloody Awful Men, my friends. For there was indeed Gross Perjury Somewhere.
Anyway, it's basically soft porn, and this is what you must remember when you think of the buttoned-up Victorians.
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Gather round for a tale of Bloody Awful Men, my friends. For there was indeed Gross Perjury Somewhere.
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40,000 teachers left the profession last year with student behaviour being a significant factor in their decision.
We need to explore the full extent of the damage done by restorative practice with minimal sanctions.
@strickomaster.bsky.social and I discuss.
open.spotify.com/episode/608O...
We need to explore the full extent of the damage done by restorative practice with minimal sanctions.
@strickomaster.bsky.social and I discuss.
open.spotify.com/episode/608O...
How Restorative Practice is Failing Schools (and what to do about it) - Sam Strickland
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
40,000 teachers left the profession last year with student behaviour being a significant factor in their decision.
We need to explore the full extent of the damage done by restorative practice with minimal sanctions.
@strickomaster.bsky.social and I discuss.
open.spotify.com/episode/608O...
We need to explore the full extent of the damage done by restorative practice with minimal sanctions.
@strickomaster.bsky.social and I discuss.
open.spotify.com/episode/608O...
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In 1825, a woman called Sarah Wallis accused her employer of fabricating a theft.
She made this accusation on the church doorstep in front of the entire congregation.
She refused to apologise.
GUESS WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
She made this accusation on the church doorstep in front of the entire congregation.
She refused to apologise.
GUESS WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
November 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In 1825, a woman called Sarah Wallis accused her employer of fabricating a theft.
She made this accusation on the church doorstep in front of the entire congregation.
She refused to apologise.
GUESS WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
She made this accusation on the church doorstep in front of the entire congregation.
She refused to apologise.
GUESS WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
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This week's Friday Murder... I almost didn't finish. Sometimes, I get about halfway through and I think... why am I telling this story?
I think it is so important, as a homicide historian, to never lose sight of why I am telling a particular story. It should never be voyeurism.
I think it is so important, as a homicide historian, to never lose sight of why I am telling a particular story. It should never be voyeurism.
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This week's Friday Murder... I almost didn't finish. Sometimes, I get about halfway through and I think... why am I telling this story?
I think it is so important, as a homicide historian, to never lose sight of why I am telling a particular story. It should never be voyeurism.
I think it is so important, as a homicide historian, to never lose sight of why I am telling a particular story. It should never be voyeurism.
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He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
I'm totally going to be bragging about the fact I was @historywithjackson.bsky.social GCSE history teacher! #history #historyteacher
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm totally going to be bragging about the fact I was @historywithjackson.bsky.social GCSE history teacher! #history #historyteacher
Spent last night listening to @davidolusoga.bsky.social talking about a Gun Through Time. Very interesting.
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Spent last night listening to @davidolusoga.bsky.social talking about a Gun Through Time. Very interesting.
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I was tagged and asked to take a look at this claim - cos, well just look at it!🙄
Does it seem plausible that THE Trocadero is going to be turned into a Mosque?
It was pretty easy to debunk but I decided to do a deep dive into the reality AND the appalling press coverage
🧵
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Does it seem plausible that THE Trocadero is going to be turned into a Mosque?
It was pretty easy to debunk but I decided to do a deep dive into the reality AND the appalling press coverage
🧵
1/26
November 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I was tagged and asked to take a look at this claim - cos, well just look at it!🙄
Does it seem plausible that THE Trocadero is going to be turned into a Mosque?
It was pretty easy to debunk but I decided to do a deep dive into the reality AND the appalling press coverage
🧵
1/26
Does it seem plausible that THE Trocadero is going to be turned into a Mosque?
It was pretty easy to debunk but I decided to do a deep dive into the reality AND the appalling press coverage
🧵
1/26
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Helpston level crossing gates have failed twice in the last few weeks and if National Rail need me to go and give an illustrated talk on the history of level crossings on that particular stretch of line, I am available...
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Helpston level crossing gates have failed twice in the last few weeks and if National Rail need me to go and give an illustrated talk on the history of level crossings on that particular stretch of line, I am available...
The most enthusiastic student in my lesson today...
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The most enthusiastic student in my lesson today...
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@clairehistory.bsky.social Betty approves of your book!
November 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
@clairehistory.bsky.social Betty approves of your book!
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In Jan 1875, a young servant asked for and was given a Friday night off.
She went home to see her boyfriend, who had five days leave, and he said... you should have more time off.
Harriet, the servant, agreed. She wrote to her employer and said "I will be back on Monday"
She went home to see her boyfriend, who had five days leave, and he said... you should have more time off.
Harriet, the servant, agreed. She wrote to her employer and said "I will be back on Monday"
November 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In Jan 1875, a young servant asked for and was given a Friday night off.
She went home to see her boyfriend, who had five days leave, and he said... you should have more time off.
Harriet, the servant, agreed. She wrote to her employer and said "I will be back on Monday"
She went home to see her boyfriend, who had five days leave, and he said... you should have more time off.
Harriet, the servant, agreed. She wrote to her employer and said "I will be back on Monday"
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Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
Fitzwilliam Museum has uncovered student’s work from 1977 that revealed Cambridgeshire location of child’s burial place
An A-level pupil found the lost grave of the Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano’s daughter, revealing a story of love and solidarity in 18th-century rural England.
Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797), also known as Gustavus Vassa, escaped enslavement to become a celebrated author and campaigner in Georgian England. His memoir, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, was a bestseller. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
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OK, today I've been to Audley End and that's quite fitting because the Friday Murder: Hallowe'en Edition took place at Saffron Walden.
In the workhouse.
On 31st October 1898.
In the workhouse.
On 31st October 1898.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
OK, today I've been to Audley End and that's quite fitting because the Friday Murder: Hallowe'en Edition took place at Saffron Walden.
In the workhouse.
On 31st October 1898.
In the workhouse.
On 31st October 1898.
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I was trying to work out why people didn’t sue the railway following accidents in any great number in the 19thC despite the Fatal Accident act existing. Anyway, it’s coz the FAA was for the rich folks only
I am not a lawyer AND YET I find myself confidently writing about torts of trespass like I have any idea what that means
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I was trying to work out why people didn’t sue the railway following accidents in any great number in the 19thC despite the Fatal Accident act existing. Anyway, it’s coz the FAA was for the rich folks only
I love going home at half term to make the Christmas cake (under Mum's supervision).
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I love going home at half term to make the Christmas cake (under Mum's supervision).
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Lots of these have been discovered in the fens, so this is part of a much bigger story. If you want to see the biggest collection then pop down to Flag Fen
A dugout boat which was found during excavations on the banks of the River Witham, near Fiskerton in Lincolnshire. Dating to the Iron Age, the boat was worked from a single oak tree trunk. Now part of the collections at Lincoln Museum. 📸 My own. #Woodensday #LincolnMuseum
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Lots of these have been discovered in the fens, so this is part of a much bigger story. If you want to see the biggest collection then pop down to Flag Fen
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Our member @sophiemhistory.bsky.social is speaking at Werrington NEXT WEEK on the development and impact of the railway on Victorian Peterborough.
Come along if you can!
Come along if you can!
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our member @sophiemhistory.bsky.social is speaking at Werrington NEXT WEEK on the development and impact of the railway on Victorian Peterborough.
Come along if you can!
Come along if you can!