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.
Happiest of birthdays to Wolf, and to
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social, who brings us tales Wolf, Old Fox and their world of quiet kindness, compassion, companionship, love and gentle magic.
Today is a very good day to join Anne's patreon.
[White Wolf by Patrice Murciano]
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social, who brings us tales Wolf, Old Fox and their world of quiet kindness, compassion, companionship, love and gentle magic.
Today is a very good day to join Anne's patreon.
[White Wolf by Patrice Murciano]
November 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Happiest of birthdays to Wolf, and to
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social, who brings us tales Wolf, Old Fox and their world of quiet kindness, compassion, companionship, love and gentle magic.
Today is a very good day to join Anne's patreon.
[White Wolf by Patrice Murciano]
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social, who brings us tales Wolf, Old Fox and their world of quiet kindness, compassion, companionship, love and gentle magic.
Today is a very good day to join Anne's patreon.
[White Wolf by Patrice Murciano]
During the long 1754 election campaign, Lady Susan Keck laughingly told her nephew that her campaigning had brought her to unusual biscuit prominence: 'I am now a woman of the utmost consequence and I am sold in Gingerbread in all the fairs.' [HMC Hamilton (suppl.), 176-7]
June 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
During the long 1754 election campaign, Lady Susan Keck laughingly told her nephew that her campaigning had brought her to unusual biscuit prominence: 'I am now a woman of the utmost consequence and I am sold in Gingerbread in all the fairs.' [HMC Hamilton (suppl.), 176-7]
Happy Easter weekend to all who celebrate!
A time to talk, laugh & reminisce. Cook together, eat favourite foods & savour companionship.
If you are on your own, rest, relax, cook, read good books, watch favourite films, walk in the sun or rain.
Ivan Marchuk, 'Awakening' (1992)
A time to talk, laugh & reminisce. Cook together, eat favourite foods & savour companionship.
If you are on your own, rest, relax, cook, read good books, watch favourite films, walk in the sun or rain.
Ivan Marchuk, 'Awakening' (1992)
April 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Happy Easter weekend to all who celebrate!
A time to talk, laugh & reminisce. Cook together, eat favourite foods & savour companionship.
If you are on your own, rest, relax, cook, read good books, watch favourite films, walk in the sun or rain.
Ivan Marchuk, 'Awakening' (1992)
A time to talk, laugh & reminisce. Cook together, eat favourite foods & savour companionship.
If you are on your own, rest, relax, cook, read good books, watch favourite films, walk in the sun or rain.
Ivan Marchuk, 'Awakening' (1992)
Congratulations to editors @hillaryburlock.bsky.social, @georgianlords.bsky.social and Tatjana LeBoff on the publication of Bath and Beyond: The Social and Cultural World of the Georgian Assembly Rooms. The volume contains a super collection of essays -- including Rachel's below!
April 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations to editors @hillaryburlock.bsky.social, @georgianlords.bsky.social and Tatjana LeBoff on the publication of Bath and Beyond: The Social and Cultural World of the Georgian Assembly Rooms. The volume contains a super collection of essays -- including Rachel's below!
Yes, it's still in MS. This is the page of the diary. The diarist is 12 year old Betsey Wynne. Fortunately Prof Susan Dalton (@susandalton.bsky.social) has been able to point me to a publication that answered my question.
April 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Yes, it's still in MS. This is the page of the diary. The diarist is 12 year old Betsey Wynne. Fortunately Prof Susan Dalton (@susandalton.bsky.social) has been able to point me to a publication that answered my question.
Mary (née Bright), Marchioness of Rockingham (1735-1804). Burke told her to preserve her papers: "Your Names indeed ought to go down together; for it is no mean part you have had in the great services which that great and good man has done to his Country."
(portait at Muncaster Castle)
(portait at Muncaster Castle)
March 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Mary (née Bright), Marchioness of Rockingham (1735-1804). Burke told her to preserve her papers: "Your Names indeed ought to go down together; for it is no mean part you have had in the great services which that great and good man has done to his Country."
(portait at Muncaster Castle)
(portait at Muncaster Castle)
CMCH presents British Institutions & the Legacies of Enslavement
Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians
All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU
Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians
All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU
March 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
CMCH presents British Institutions & the Legacies of Enslavement
Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians
All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU
Chair: Andrea Livesey (LJMU): ECR panel researching historical connections betw slavery & certain schools, universities & institutions in N Eng. #skystorians
All welcome. Thurs, 27 Mar., 4pm, Rm G.15, John Foster Building, LJMU
Yesterday's appalling ambush of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance - absolutely shocking behaviour and treatment of another world leader, and yet Trump's comment said it all ... 'this is going to be great television' ...
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
March 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Yesterday's appalling ambush of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance - absolutely shocking behaviour and treatment of another world leader, and yet Trump's comment said it all ... 'this is going to be great television' ...
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
Happy Valentine's Day - may today be a bright spot in a darkening world.
February 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Happy Valentine's Day - may today be a bright spot in a darkening world.
UK - European statement in support of Ukraine, posted on Twitter/X by David Lammy
February 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
UK - European statement in support of Ukraine, posted on Twitter/X by David Lammy
Current auction: The Naval General Service medal awarded to Robert Dodd for his services as an Ordinary Seaman on board the HMS Neptune (Capt. Thomas Francis Fremantle) at the battle of #Trafalgar #navalhistory
www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
February 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Current auction: The Naval General Service medal awarded to Robert Dodd for his services as an Ordinary Seaman on board the HMS Neptune (Capt. Thomas Francis Fremantle) at the battle of #Trafalgar #navalhistory
www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
So worried for #Ukraine, after enduring unprovoked violence fr Russia for 3 years. Ukrainians have fought fiercely, w enormous determination & intelligence. Zelenskyy an incredible advocate, speaking daily to the world. Trump must not be allowed to surrender Ukraine's sovereignty.
February 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
So worried for #Ukraine, after enduring unprovoked violence fr Russia for 3 years. Ukrainians have fought fiercely, w enormous determination & intelligence. Zelenskyy an incredible advocate, speaking daily to the world. Trump must not be allowed to surrender Ukraine's sovereignty.
With warm wishes for a joyous Xmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year to all friends and followers from both of us. #skystorians 🗃️#c18th
December 21, 2024 at 11:45 AM
With warm wishes for a joyous Xmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year to all friends and followers from both of us. #skystorians 🗃️#c18th
Blessed Solstice to all who celebrate. We welcome the turn of the seasons and the return of the light and the promise of spring...
December 21, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Blessed Solstice to all who celebrate. We welcome the turn of the seasons and the return of the light and the promise of spring...
Wishing all my American friends and followers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that today is a day of warm friendship, much laughter, and the joy of preparing and sharing food, stories, and memories. If you know someone who will be alone and lonely today, do reach out to them.
November 28, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Wishing all my American friends and followers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that today is a day of warm friendship, much laughter, and the joy of preparing and sharing food, stories, and memories. If you know someone who will be alone and lonely today, do reach out to them.
Osric Longtail: *purr* *purr* *purr*
Me: It's 05.25. Saturday. Go back to sleep.
Osric: *purr*, *nose boop*, *purr*
Me: It's 05.30. Go back to sleep.
Osric:
Osric: *settles middle chest* *BOOP* *PURR* *BOOP*
Me: Okay. You win. Let's get you some breakfast.
#HappyCaturday
Me: It's 05.25. Saturday. Go back to sleep.
Osric: *purr*, *nose boop*, *purr*
Me: It's 05.30. Go back to sleep.
Osric:
Osric: *settles middle chest* *BOOP* *PURR* *BOOP*
Me: Okay. You win. Let's get you some breakfast.
#HappyCaturday
November 16, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Osric Longtail: *purr* *purr* *purr*
Me: It's 05.25. Saturday. Go back to sleep.
Osric: *purr*, *nose boop*, *purr*
Me: It's 05.30. Go back to sleep.
Osric:
Osric: *settles middle chest* *BOOP* *PURR* *BOOP*
Me: Okay. You win. Let's get you some breakfast.
#HappyCaturday
Me: It's 05.25. Saturday. Go back to sleep.
Osric: *purr*, *nose boop*, *purr*
Me: It's 05.30. Go back to sleep.
Osric:
Osric: *settles middle chest* *BOOP* *PURR* *BOOP*
Me: Okay. You win. Let's get you some breakfast.
#HappyCaturday
Autumn Equinox
A morning of soft rain & sharp showers.
A day for damply napping cats, a large pot of rich, nourishing autumnal soup on the stove, steaming mugs of tea, soft music quietly playing, and the stack of books on the coffee table on naval history
Mabon blessings all!
A morning of soft rain & sharp showers.
A day for damply napping cats, a large pot of rich, nourishing autumnal soup on the stove, steaming mugs of tea, soft music quietly playing, and the stack of books on the coffee table on naval history
Mabon blessings all!
September 22, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Autumn Equinox
A morning of soft rain & sharp showers.
A day for damply napping cats, a large pot of rich, nourishing autumnal soup on the stove, steaming mugs of tea, soft music quietly playing, and the stack of books on the coffee table on naval history
Mabon blessings all!
A morning of soft rain & sharp showers.
A day for damply napping cats, a large pot of rich, nourishing autumnal soup on the stove, steaming mugs of tea, soft music quietly playing, and the stack of books on the coffee table on naval history
Mabon blessings all!
The arguments vs women being able to sit in parlt were numerous in the #C18th #C19th; they often rested on a belief that men wouldn't be able to resist women's sexual allure. An example from Egerton Smith, editor of the Liverpool Mercury (from c.1834), which may make Rachel Reeves smile.
August 19, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Both here and Threads seem not to be plagued with the twits, racists & bots of Twitter, but it is frustrating to run multiple sites in order to keep up with those I followed previously on only one site.
As it's #Caturday, here's our little tripod, Bridie, terror of rodents & lover of cheese.
As it's #Caturday, here's our little tripod, Bridie, terror of rodents & lover of cheese.
August 17, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Both here and Threads seem not to be plagued with the twits, racists & bots of Twitter, but it is frustrating to run multiple sites in order to keep up with those I followed previously on only one site.
As it's #Caturday, here's our little tripod, Bridie, terror of rodents & lover of cheese.
As it's #Caturday, here's our little tripod, Bridie, terror of rodents & lover of cheese.
@rorymuir.bsky.social Many, many thanks, Rory, for so kindly sending me a copy of your new book! It looks fascinating and I am very much looking forward to reading it.
January 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM
@rorymuir.bsky.social Many, many thanks, Rory, for so kindly sending me a copy of your new book! It looks fascinating and I am very much looking forward to reading it.
Merry Xmas, all!
#skystorians 🗃 #c18th
Harry Clarke's Adoration of the Magi in St Patrick's Church Millstreet – photo by Bill Power Photography
#skystorians 🗃 #c18th
Harry Clarke's Adoration of the Magi in St Patrick's Church Millstreet – photo by Bill Power Photography
December 25, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Merry Xmas, all!
#skystorians 🗃 #c18th
Harry Clarke's Adoration of the Magi in St Patrick's Church Millstreet – photo by Bill Power Photography
#skystorians 🗃 #c18th
Harry Clarke's Adoration of the Magi in St Patrick's Church Millstreet – photo by Bill Power Photography
Happy Thanksgiving to American friends and followers!
[photo of my father's old grain truck; Jon Ryan Photos]
[photo of my father's old grain truck; Jon Ryan Photos]
November 22, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to American friends and followers!
[photo of my father's old grain truck; Jon Ryan Photos]
[photo of my father's old grain truck; Jon Ryan Photos]
A bit of historical exploring yesterday afternoon to take a good look at the centre of nearby Bridgwater - such impressive architecture - was very sorry to see some of the lovely houses built by duke of Chandos in the early 18C on Castle Street with broken windows & boarded up.
November 11, 2023 at 8:03 AM
A bit of historical exploring yesterday afternoon to take a good look at the centre of nearby Bridgwater - such impressive architecture - was very sorry to see some of the lovely houses built by duke of Chandos in the early 18C on Castle Street with broken windows & boarded up.
Thanks to Elise Nykänen &
Katri Kivilaakso for inviting me to speak on 'Writing the History of Loneliness' to the Narrative, Memory, and Untold Histories of Emotion Workshop. A warm welcome & excellent questions. Hoping I can get to Helsinki in person in the future!
Katri Kivilaakso for inviting me to speak on 'Writing the History of Loneliness' to the Narrative, Memory, and Untold Histories of Emotion Workshop. A warm welcome & excellent questions. Hoping I can get to Helsinki in person in the future!
November 10, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Thanks to Elise Nykänen &
Katri Kivilaakso for inviting me to speak on 'Writing the History of Loneliness' to the Narrative, Memory, and Untold Histories of Emotion Workshop. A warm welcome & excellent questions. Hoping I can get to Helsinki in person in the future!
Katri Kivilaakso for inviting me to speak on 'Writing the History of Loneliness' to the Narrative, Memory, and Untold Histories of Emotion Workshop. A warm welcome & excellent questions. Hoping I can get to Helsinki in person in the future!