Robert Piggott
@rpiggott.bsky.social
Historian. Researching a disparate mix of voluntary action, medical, religious, and media histories in modern Britain.
It's publication day! My new article in Northern History builds on work by @millieqed.bsky.social to produce a study of the League of Hospital Friends in Halifax mostly using local newspapers.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A League of Their Own: Halifax Hospital League of Friends
This article develops academic literature on the history of the Hospital League of Friends, using the Halifax League as a case study. The League of Friends of the Halifax Hospitals was one of the f...
www.tandfonline.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It's publication day! My new article in Northern History builds on work by @millieqed.bsky.social to produce a study of the League of Hospital Friends in Halifax mostly using local newspapers.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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📣Our next seminar is less than two weeks away! 🗃️
Penny Wilson will be discussing 'Charity trusteeship today'.
1 December, 6pm-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
As ever it's online and free, so why not sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Penny Wilson will be discussing 'Charity trusteeship today'.
1 December, 6pm-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
As ever it's online and free, so why not sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
📣Our next seminar is less than two weeks away! 🗃️
Penny Wilson will be discussing 'Charity trusteeship today'.
1 December, 6pm-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
As ever it's online and free, so why not sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Penny Wilson will be discussing 'Charity trusteeship today'.
1 December, 6pm-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
As ever it's online and free, so why not sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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🗃️Two weeks to go until our next seminar!
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🗃️Two weeks to go until our next seminar!
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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🗃️ICYMI! The recording of last night's seminar is now available on YouTube:
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
YouTube video by Voluntary Action History Society
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🗃️ICYMI! The recording of last night's seminar is now available on YouTube:
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
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Time flies! Our next seminar is in 1 week 🗃️
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Time flies! Our next seminar is in 1 week 🗃️
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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*Calling PhD students of modern British and imperial history in London*
The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
New PhD Student Session
For the first session of term we will be hosting a meet and greet at the IHR for all PhD students in modern British and imperial history.
www.history.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
*Calling PhD students of modern British and imperial history in London*
The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Aaaaand we are BACK!
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Aaaaand we are BACK!
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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📣 Call for participants 📣
Have you ever used any History Workshop Journal articles in your teaching practice?
We’d love to hear from you for the 100th issue of HWJ!
Please let us know by sending an email or feel free to DM.
Have you ever used any History Workshop Journal articles in your teaching practice?
We’d love to hear from you for the 100th issue of HWJ!
Please let us know by sending an email or feel free to DM.
May 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📣 Call for participants 📣
Have you ever used any History Workshop Journal articles in your teaching practice?
We’d love to hear from you for the 100th issue of HWJ!
Please let us know by sending an email or feel free to DM.
Have you ever used any History Workshop Journal articles in your teaching practice?
We’d love to hear from you for the 100th issue of HWJ!
Please let us know by sending an email or feel free to DM.
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Yorkshire Miners online!
74 editions from 1977-1983 - read the NUM Yorkshire Area newspaper in full through our online catalogue at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/YMA/...
Possibly the only publication to feature both Arthur Scargill and Dr Who (Tom Baker era)
74 editions from 1977-1983 - read the NUM Yorkshire Area newspaper in full through our online catalogue at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/YMA/...
Possibly the only publication to feature both Arthur Scargill and Dr Who (Tom Baker era)
May 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Yorkshire Miners online!
74 editions from 1977-1983 - read the NUM Yorkshire Area newspaper in full through our online catalogue at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/YMA/...
Possibly the only publication to feature both Arthur Scargill and Dr Who (Tom Baker era)
74 editions from 1977-1983 - read the NUM Yorkshire Area newspaper in full through our online catalogue at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/YMA/...
Possibly the only publication to feature both Arthur Scargill and Dr Who (Tom Baker era)
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🚨Call for papers on voluntary action history. 🚨
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Conferences
CALL FOR PAPERS Voluntary Action History Society’s 8TH International Conference: ‘New Ways of Doing Voluntary Action History? University of Liverpool, UK, 2-4 July 2025 The Voluntary Action History…
www.vahs.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨Call for papers on voluntary action history. 🚨
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
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Our next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
February 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
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Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
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🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
November 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM
🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
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Call for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Conferences
CALL FOR PAPERS Voluntary Action History Society’s 8TH International Conference: ‘New Ways of Doing Voluntary Action History? University of Liverpool, UK, 2-4 July 2025 The Voluntary Action History…
www.vahs.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Call for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
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Our next seminar is tonight! There's still time to sign-up 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 18, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Our next seminar is tonight! There's still time to sign-up 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
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ICYMI!🗃️
Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 13, 2024 at 3:50 PM
ICYMI!🗃️
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🗃️ #LabourHistory
Our starter pack includes historians, archivists, librarians and writers working on labour history. Let us know if we’ve missed anyone
go.bsky.app/CUqdx9a
Our starter pack includes historians, archivists, librarians and writers working on labour history. Let us know if we’ve missed anyone
go.bsky.app/CUqdx9a
November 7, 2024 at 9:01 AM
🗃️ #LabourHistory
Our starter pack includes historians, archivists, librarians and writers working on labour history. Let us know if we’ve missed anyone
go.bsky.app/CUqdx9a
Our starter pack includes historians, archivists, librarians and writers working on labour history. Let us know if we’ve missed anyone
go.bsky.app/CUqdx9a
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Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 6, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
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November 4, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Our next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
October 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Our next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
🗃️
Our autumn term talks begin with Dr Christine Woyshner (Temple University) presenting her paper on the history of Black Civic Organizations in the U.S.
6pm, 28 Oct, Online via Zoom
Free:
www.history.ac.uk/events/counterpublics-and-civil-society-a-typology-black-civic-organizations-united-states
6pm, 28 Oct, Online via Zoom
Free:
www.history.ac.uk/events/counterpublics-and-civil-society-a-typology-black-civic-organizations-united-states
October 14, 2024 at 2:05 PM
🗃️
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PhD studentship in History at the University of Hertfordshire. Do share among anyone who might be interested.
www.herts.ac.uk/research/res...
www.herts.ac.uk/research/res...
PhD Studentship in History
The History group at the University of Hertfordshire invites applications for a fully funded, 3-year PhD studentship. In principle, proposals are welcome on any topic in history. Potential applicants...
www.herts.ac.uk
September 23, 2024 at 4:03 PM
PhD studentship in History at the University of Hertfordshire. Do share among anyone who might be interested.
www.herts.ac.uk/research/res...
www.herts.ac.uk/research/res...
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What is digital citizen history and how can we engage with it?
Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, our Heritage, Our Stories.
Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, our Heritage, Our Stories.
Our Histories, Our Stories: Valuing and Accessing UK Digital Citizen History
What is digital citizen history and how can we engage with it? Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, 'Our Histories, Our Stories'.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
September 17, 2024 at 6:47 AM
What is digital citizen history and how can we engage with it?
Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, our Heritage, Our Stories.
Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, our Heritage, Our Stories.
Reposted by Robert Piggott
📣CFPs
Tuberculosis: The White Death as a Social Disease
🌎 Alghero, Italy
🗓️ 26-28 September 2024
Deadline for submissions 30 April 2024
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
#skystorians #histmed
Tuberculosis: The White Death as a Social Disease
🌎 Alghero, Italy
🗓️ 26-28 September 2024
Deadline for submissions 30 April 2024
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
#skystorians #histmed
International Union for the Scientific Study of Population
iussp.org
March 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
📣CFPs
Tuberculosis: The White Death as a Social Disease
🌎 Alghero, Italy
🗓️ 26-28 September 2024
Deadline for submissions 30 April 2024
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
#skystorians #histmed
Tuberculosis: The White Death as a Social Disease
🌎 Alghero, Italy
🗓️ 26-28 September 2024
Deadline for submissions 30 April 2024
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
#skystorians #histmed