Ruth Davidson
@ruthdav.bsky.social
Historian of women, welfare and activism. Currently researching working class women’s welfare campaign’s in twentieth century Britain. IHR Fellow 2024/25
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it was a pleasure to draw up this programme with Anna, Eve and @ruthdav.bsky.social - please share widely and we hope to see you in February!
We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
‘The Politics of Motherhood: Maternalism, Maternity and Mothering’ Conference Programme – Voices of Motherhood
voicesofmotherhood.wp.worc.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
it was a pleasure to draw up this programme with Anna, Eve and @ruthdav.bsky.social - please share widely and we hope to see you in February!
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We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
‘The Politics of Motherhood: Maternalism, Maternity and Mothering’ Conference Programme – Voices of Motherhood
voicesofmotherhood.wp.worc.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
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Delighted to have just been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Can't wait to contribute to its worthy aims, and to insist everyone appends FRHistS to my name for a wee bit, even in the most casual of contexts
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Delighted to have just been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Can't wait to contribute to its worthy aims, and to insist everyone appends FRHistS to my name for a wee bit, even in the most casual of contexts
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Sad to miss next Weds & last online seminar for Term 1 of @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social at @ihr.bsky.social due to hols 🙁. It's a good one with editors @evansmithhist.bsky.social & @d-j-frost.bsky.social + contributors to their new book. Register now 🎟️ & come along!
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Roundtable with editors and authors of In solidarity, under suspicion The British far left from 1956
(Manchester University Press, 2025
www.history.ac.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Sad to miss next Weds & last online seminar for Term 1 of @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social at @ihr.bsky.social due to hols 🙁. It's a good one with editors @evansmithhist.bsky.social & @d-j-frost.bsky.social + contributors to their new book. Register now 🎟️ & come along!
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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And we finish the day with the Cyfarthfa Foundation Public Lecture given by Dr Stephanie Ward on ‘The Women of Merthyr: Town, Region and Nation’
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
And we finish the day with the Cyfarthfa Foundation Public Lecture given by Dr Stephanie Ward on ‘The Women of Merthyr: Town, Region and Nation’
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OUT NOW!
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
OUT NOW!
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
The Modern British City 1945-2000, ed. by Simon Gunn, Peter Mandler and Otto Saumarez Smith, brings together architectural, urban and social historians, to chart the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century.
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Fab poster representing our #livedcitizenship strand of #LSBU Building Future Communities Research Centre & created by my strand co-lead Dr Martha Shaw. #womensgrassrootsactivism
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Fab poster representing our #livedcitizenship strand of #LSBU Building Future Communities Research Centre & created by my strand co-lead Dr Martha Shaw. #womensgrassrootsactivism
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🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
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Tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, #Canterbury - open to the public and all welcome!
www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/...
www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/...
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, #Canterbury - open to the public and all welcome!
www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/...
www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/...
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The @ihr.bsky.social #London #SummerSchool 2026 is now booking on the theme of 'Sickness & Health'. From the Black Death to Covid-19. Use code HEALTH10 before 24th Jan to get 10% discount! Bursaries available www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The @ihr.bsky.social #London #SummerSchool 2026 is now booking on the theme of 'Sickness & Health'. From the Black Death to Covid-19. Use code HEALTH10 before 24th Jan to get 10% discount! Bursaries available www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Now open: call for the Royal Historical Society's First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.
Eligible titles, published in 2025, may be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v
#Skystorians
Eligible titles, published in 2025, may be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v
#Skystorians
Royal Historical Society Book and Article Prizes, 2026: submissions now invited - RHS
The Royal Historical Society invites applications for its First Book Prize, 2026 and Early Career Article Prize, 2026. The call for submissions opens on Monday 29 September 2025 and runs to Monday 15 ...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Now open: call for the Royal Historical Society's First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.
Eligible titles, published in 2025, may be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v
#Skystorians
Eligible titles, published in 2025, may be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v
#Skystorians
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The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
Joining the Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society: a brief guide if you’re considering an application | Historical Transactions
blog.royalhistsoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
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My constant travels have brought me to lovely York, where I've come to focus in on the future of Higher Education with a load of bigwigs and, er, me. Regular readers will know that I think the massified quality system we've built since the 80s doesn't have much of a future, but let's see shall we.
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My constant travels have brought me to lovely York, where I've come to focus in on the future of Higher Education with a load of bigwigs and, er, me. Regular readers will know that I think the massified quality system we've built since the 80s doesn't have much of a future, but let's see shall we.
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University of Glasgow Library has a remarkably generous visiting research fellowship scheme - come hang out with me in Glasgow! Get funded! www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
University of Glasgow - MyGlasgow - Library - Research Fellows
www.gla.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
University of Glasgow Library has a remarkably generous visiting research fellowship scheme - come hang out with me in Glasgow! Get funded! www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
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“One of the challenges of social history is to bring individual stories into conversation with broader social change. She achieves this in an engaging and entertaining way, inviting the reader to smile in acknowledgment of when an episode triggers one’s own memory of clothing disaster or triumph.”
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“One of the challenges of social history is to bring individual stories into conversation with broader social change. She achieves this in an engaging and entertaining way, inviting the reader to smile in acknowledgment of when an episode triggers one’s own memory of clothing disaster or triumph.”
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We all missed you too Emily! Hope to catch up soon...
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We all missed you too Emily! Hope to catch up soon...
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Funded PhD opportunities at QUB:
'Childcare provision in late twentieth-century Northern Ireland (1960s-1990s)'
www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...
'Childcare provision in late twentieth-century Northern Ireland (1960s-1990s)'
www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...
REF: DfEHIS - HIS-PHD | Courses | Queen's University Belfast
www.qub.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Funded PhD opportunities at QUB:
'Childcare provision in late twentieth-century Northern Ireland (1960s-1990s)'
www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...
'Childcare provision in late twentieth-century Northern Ireland (1960s-1990s)'
www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...
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One of the many great things I got out of last week’s trip to Montréal for the NACBS was a copy of @sarahcrook.bsky.social’s new book. I can’t wait to get stuck into this!
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
One of the many great things I got out of last week’s trip to Montréal for the NACBS was a copy of @sarahcrook.bsky.social’s new book. I can’t wait to get stuck into this!
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📢 @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social lecture tomorrow for @royalhistsoc.org. Some 🎟️ still available (via link below). Perfect topic for my last outing as Councillor & Trustee of #RHS. It has been a great 4 years being part of a fantastic community that supports #doinghistory because as always #historymatters
On Friday 21 November we host the 2025 RHS Anniversary Lecture given this year by Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer (Trinity College Dublin): bit.ly/48NJHR5
‘Visible | Invisible: Voices of Women in Early Modern Ireland‘
6pm, at Mary Ward House, London, and online. Booking now open and all welcome. #Skystotrians
‘Visible | Invisible: Voices of Women in Early Modern Ireland‘
6pm, at Mary Ward House, London, and online. Booking now open and all welcome. #Skystotrians
‘Visible | Invisible: Voices of Women in Early Modern Ireland‘: In Person
The Royal Historical Society's 2025 Anniversary Lecture with Professor Jane Ohlmeyer MRIA, FBA (Trinity College Dublin): IN PERSON BOOKING
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
📢 @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social lecture tomorrow for @royalhistsoc.org. Some 🎟️ still available (via link below). Perfect topic for my last outing as Councillor & Trustee of #RHS. It has been a great 4 years being part of a fantastic community that supports #doinghistory because as always #historymatters
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🎉 All stipendiary IHR Fellowships, Bursaries, & Prizes are now LIVE! 🎉
universityoflondon.smapply.io/prog/lst/
(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
universityoflondon.smapply.io/prog/lst/
(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Programs - School of Advanced Study
universityoflondon.smapply.io
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎉 All stipendiary IHR Fellowships, Bursaries, & Prizes are now LIVE! 🎉
universityoflondon.smapply.io/prog/lst/
(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
universityoflondon.smapply.io/prog/lst/
(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Absolutely- I am still thinking about your fabulous panel. Hope we get to catch up soon
Absolutely! Great to see your paper at NACBS, Ruth. Hope to see you at the IHR soon.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Absolutely- I am still thinking about your fabulous panel. Hope we get to catch up soon
The IHR is such a supportive community for an amazing group of scholars.
Returning to my favourite institutional home this academic year as an @ihr.bsky.social Research Fellow. Thank you to the wonderful team at the IHR for your ongoing support.
I’m no longer affiliated with Goldsmiths, so please contact me at [email protected] going forwards.
I’m no longer affiliated with Goldsmiths, so please contact me at [email protected] going forwards.
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The IHR is such a supportive community for an amazing group of scholars.
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Goodness Gracious Me! Vanished is also one of the best books of the year in the @financialtimes.com. This is especially delightful given the lovely original review of the book was the first out, and now features on the paperback cover.
on.ft.com/4o4IMzD (gift link for up to 3 non-subscribers)
on.ft.com/4o4IMzD (gift link for up to 3 non-subscribers)
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Goodness Gracious Me! Vanished is also one of the best books of the year in the @financialtimes.com. This is especially delightful given the lovely original review of the book was the first out, and now features on the paperback cover.
on.ft.com/4o4IMzD (gift link for up to 3 non-subscribers)
on.ft.com/4o4IMzD (gift link for up to 3 non-subscribers)
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Not just a pretty building. Inside, you notice the details: soft light, worn steps, carved railings. It wasn’t built to impress, it was built to welcome.
This place has held leaflets, love letters, manifestos and more. It looks historic because it is.
Come in. What’s your favourite corner?
This place has held leaflets, love letters, manifestos and more. It looks historic because it is.
Come in. What’s your favourite corner?
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Not just a pretty building. Inside, you notice the details: soft light, worn steps, carved railings. It wasn’t built to impress, it was built to welcome.
This place has held leaflets, love letters, manifestos and more. It looks historic because it is.
Come in. What’s your favourite corner?
This place has held leaflets, love letters, manifestos and more. It looks historic because it is.
Come in. What’s your favourite corner?
Congratulations both, looking forward to reading this
It’s been great working with @d-j-frost.bsky.social on the third volume in our series on the history of the British far left. The volume, once again, brings together established and emerging scholars and Dan was instrumental in getting a lot of them involved in the project. It has been exciting to!
The hardback edition of our new edited book, ‘In Solidarity, Under Suspicion: The British Far Left from 1956’, is published through @manchesterup.bsky.social today!
You can get 30% discount by using the code ‘EVENT30’ right now, or tell your library!
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
You can get 30% discount by using the code ‘EVENT30’ right now, or tell your library!
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179593/
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations both, looking forward to reading this