Prof Kevin Linch
@kevinlinch.bsky.social
Professor of British History at the University of Leeds. Historian of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century British history, especially Napoleonic Wars. Love archives. Into photography in a part-time, amateur way.
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There's still time to sign up for our free talk on 16 February. Dr Nicola Martin will be speaking about how the British Army's experience of pacifying the Highlands after the '45 Rising helped shape its approach to dissent in the Americas three decades later.
Register at my.demio.com/ref/sknZMpZz...
Register at my.demio.com/ref/sknZMpZz...
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM
There's still time to sign up for our free talk on 16 February. Dr Nicola Martin will be speaking about how the British Army's experience of pacifying the Highlands after the '45 Rising helped shape its approach to dissent in the Americas three decades later.
Register at my.demio.com/ref/sknZMpZz...
Register at my.demio.com/ref/sknZMpZz...
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Our call for papers closes on 13 Feb. Theme is Authenticity: Record keeping establishments are places of destruction as much as preservation. What narratives control retention choices? Where does the burden of authenticity rest? Full info openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap...
Call for Papers
2026 Annual Conference of the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland)
openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Our call for papers closes on 13 Feb. Theme is Authenticity: Record keeping establishments are places of destruction as much as preservation. What narratives control retention choices? Where does the burden of authenticity rest? Full info openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap...
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My team are looking for a new team leader and Modern Britain (post-1782) specialist. Closes 22nd February and do get in touch if you have any questions www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ050/t...
Team Leader Modern Britain at The National Archives
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February 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
My team are looking for a new team leader and Modern Britain (post-1782) specialist. Closes 22nd February and do get in touch if you have any questions www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ050/t...
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The National Archives are hiring a Poor Law Research Assistant (39k for 2 years) working on Paul Carter's AHRC project on poverty/welfare in Wales, 1834-1930. Deadline 16 Dec.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Quick Check Needed
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December 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The National Archives are hiring a Poor Law Research Assistant (39k for 2 years) working on Paul Carter's AHRC project on poverty/welfare in Wales, 1834-1930. Deadline 16 Dec.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
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In February 1828 John Lewis, a Black sailor, was arrested during the 1828 Weymouth by-election.
@joecozens.bsky.social of the National Archives investigates this forgotten piece of Black political participation.
@joecozens.bsky.social of the National Archives investigates this forgotten piece of Black political participation.
John Lewis: A Black Sailor at the 1828 Weymouth By-Election
Dr Joe Cozens discusses his research into John Lewis, a Black sailor who was arrested during the 1828 Weymouth by-election.
historyofparliament.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In February 1828 John Lewis, a Black sailor, was arrested during the 1828 Weymouth by-election.
@joecozens.bsky.social of the National Archives investigates this forgotten piece of Black political participation.
@joecozens.bsky.social of the National Archives investigates this forgotten piece of Black political participation.
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📣New blog!
Sophia Lambert (@sophialambert100.bsky.social) on 'Crossing Borders: Expressing National Identity Through Headstones in the Bradford Reform Jewish Cemetery, 1877 to 1935'
#History #Memorial #Migration #Bradford 19thc 20thc 🗃️
👉Read online here: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
Sophia Lambert (@sophialambert100.bsky.social) on 'Crossing Borders: Expressing National Identity Through Headstones in the Bradford Reform Jewish Cemetery, 1877 to 1935'
#History #Memorial #Migration #Bradford 19thc 20thc 🗃️
👉Read online here: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
Crossing Borders: Expressing National Identity Through Headstones in the Bradford Reform Jewish Cemetery, 1877 to 1935
Until reading this blog, many of you have probably never heard of the Bradford Reform Jewish community. They are Britain’s third oldest Reform Jewish community and are still active today. Bra…
socialhistory.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 8:55 AM
📣New blog!
Sophia Lambert (@sophialambert100.bsky.social) on 'Crossing Borders: Expressing National Identity Through Headstones in the Bradford Reform Jewish Cemetery, 1877 to 1935'
#History #Memorial #Migration #Bradford 19thc 20thc 🗃️
👉Read online here: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
Sophia Lambert (@sophialambert100.bsky.social) on 'Crossing Borders: Expressing National Identity Through Headstones in the Bradford Reform Jewish Cemetery, 1877 to 1935'
#History #Memorial #Migration #Bradford 19thc 20thc 🗃️
👉Read online here: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
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This sounds like a fascinating conference. Abstracts to be by 1 March 2026.
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This sounds like a fascinating conference. Abstracts to be by 1 March 2026.
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A reminder that booking is now open for our forthcoming conference, 'The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives' which will take place at the National Army Museum on 14 March (virtual option also available).
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
January 22, 2026 at 9:54 AM
A reminder that booking is now open for our forthcoming conference, 'The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives' which will take place at the National Army Museum on 14 March (virtual option also available).
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
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There's a lot going on the world, but I was glad to see an article of mine published in the @jbritishstudies.bsky.social
Read about Shadrack Byfield, an English War of 1812 veteran who buried his own arm, designed a custom prosthesis, and wrote multiple memoirs: doi.org/10.1017/jbr....
Read about Shadrack Byfield, an English War of 1812 veteran who buried his own arm, designed a custom prosthesis, and wrote multiple memoirs: doi.org/10.1017/jbr....
January 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
There's a lot going on the world, but I was glad to see an article of mine published in the @jbritishstudies.bsky.social
Read about Shadrack Byfield, an English War of 1812 veteran who buried his own arm, designed a custom prosthesis, and wrote multiple memoirs: doi.org/10.1017/jbr....
Read about Shadrack Byfield, an English War of 1812 veteran who buried his own arm, designed a custom prosthesis, and wrote multiple memoirs: doi.org/10.1017/jbr....
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📣 Calling all experts on 18th-century Britain! Apply for this fantastic job by 15 Feb. 📣
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
Associate Professorship in Eighteenth Century History at University of Oxford
An opportunity for an academic position as a Associate Professorship in Eighteenth Century History is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
📣 Calling all experts on 18th-century Britain! Apply for this fantastic job by 15 Feb. 📣
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
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Gordon Forster Essay Prize 2026
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Gordon Forster Essay Prize 2026
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
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There's still time to sign up for TNAs archival skills training sessions relating to military history/records on 3/4 February: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-...
Practical Archival Skills Training: Military History
This workshop is designed to develop the skills of students undertaking research on records relating to military history (1782-present).
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
There's still time to sign up for TNAs archival skills training sessions relating to military history/records on 3/4 February: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-...
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CFP | Empires and War
Royal Military College of Canada & University College Dublin
📍 Newman House, UCD | 🗓️ 17–18 September 2026
Papers invited on imperial war from Antiquity onwards. Panel proposals welcome.
📝 Deadline: 15 March 2026
📩 Submissions to: [email protected]
Details below ⬇️
Royal Military College of Canada & University College Dublin
📍 Newman House, UCD | 🗓️ 17–18 September 2026
Papers invited on imperial war from Antiquity onwards. Panel proposals welcome.
📝 Deadline: 15 March 2026
📩 Submissions to: [email protected]
Details below ⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
CFP | Empires and War
Royal Military College of Canada & University College Dublin
📍 Newman House, UCD | 🗓️ 17–18 September 2026
Papers invited on imperial war from Antiquity onwards. Panel proposals welcome.
📝 Deadline: 15 March 2026
📩 Submissions to: [email protected]
Details below ⬇️
Royal Military College of Canada & University College Dublin
📍 Newman House, UCD | 🗓️ 17–18 September 2026
Papers invited on imperial war from Antiquity onwards. Panel proposals welcome.
📝 Deadline: 15 March 2026
📩 Submissions to: [email protected]
Details below ⬇️
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It wasn’t a dream…
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
December 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It wasn’t a dream…
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
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Bernard Cornwell and Sean Bean will be appearing in a joint interview for The Napoleonic Wars Podcast.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Bernard Cornwell and Sean Bean will be appearing in a joint interview for The Napoleonic Wars Podcast.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
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Although a little late, it was an absolute pleasure to have been able to present at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social last Friday about some elements of my thesis. My family was even able to attend; after all, a good audience (in-person and online) makes this all worthwhile!
Photo by Simon Hendley.
Photo by Simon Hendley.
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Although a little late, it was an absolute pleasure to have been able to present at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social last Friday about some elements of my thesis. My family was even able to attend; after all, a good audience (in-person and online) makes this all worthwhile!
Photo by Simon Hendley.
Photo by Simon Hendley.
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In just over a week, our last livestream of the year with @1812andallthat.bsky.social speaking on one of the best known privates of the War of 1812, Shadrach Byfield!
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
December 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
In just over a week, our last livestream of the year with @1812andallthat.bsky.social speaking on one of the best known privates of the War of 1812, Shadrach Byfield!
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
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We’re recruiting for a SHAPE Commercialisation Manager (0.8fte) at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. This exciting new role will support early-stage enterprise and commercialisation in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy. Deadline 4.1.26 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Commercialisation Manager - Social Science, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE)
Interviews are expected to be held on the 15 January 2025This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you keen to work in a fast paced,...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We’re recruiting for a SHAPE Commercialisation Manager (0.8fte) at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. This exciting new role will support early-stage enterprise and commercialisation in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy. Deadline 4.1.26 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
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Applications for the Caird Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich are now open - www.rmg.co.uk/collections/... It looks like a great opportunity to work on a fantastic collection and collaborate with some brilliant staff.
Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich
Apply for funding to support research at Royal Museums Greenwich through our Caird Research Fellowships
www.rmg.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Applications for the Caird Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich are now open - www.rmg.co.uk/collections/... It looks like a great opportunity to work on a fantastic collection and collaborate with some brilliant staff.
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Could you be our next LGBTQ+ intern?🏳️🌈
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Could you be our next LGBTQ+ intern?🏳️🌈
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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📢 Call for Contributions 📢
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📢 Call for Contributions 📢
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
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PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
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🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
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Why aren’t Police Records in England & Wales covered by the Public Records Act? We've been campaigning on this since 2012 - blog for more info:
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
September 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Why aren’t Police Records in England & Wales covered by the Public Records Act? We've been campaigning on this since 2012 - blog for more info:
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?