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A winter’s tale
I’ve been trying to fight off this cold for nearly two weeks, but it’s finally floored me. I’ve been given antibiotics for an upper respiratory tract infection, having spent yesterday shivering under two duvets. On Tuesday I finally submitted my epitaph ballad article, so fingers crossed. I’m pleased with it, but I’m under no illusions…
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The North West Early Modern Seminar at Lancaster University
Originally posted on North West Early Modern Seminar: Our 5 minute “speed-daters”. From left to right: Naomi Tadmor who chaired the event, Michael Smith (University of Manchester), Sarah Ann Robin (Lancaster University), Naya Tsentourou (Lancaster University), Stephen Pumfrey (Lancaster University) and Helen Davies (Lancaster University). Jennifer Hyde, (University of Manchester), delivering her paper ‘Kowingness…
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Seminars and an article
An interesting week. I’ve spent most of it smoothing out the wrinkles in my epitaph ballad article. I think it’s nearly ready to go, which is quite pleasing. The process of refinement is interesting and one that I really quite enjoy, as it brings out the pedant in me. I’ve spent most of the week…
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Review: Elizabeth I and her people – National Portrait Gallery exhibition
Originally posted on Mathew Lyons: Those whose interest lies outside the Tudor era could be forgiven for exasperation at the extent to which the long sixteenth century still dominates our nation’s cultural life. But the new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery – Elizabeth I and Her People, which runs until January 5 2014 –…
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Back on track?
You may have noticed that I didn’t post a blog last week. This was mainly down to the tremendous amount of stress I was under – several problems, nothing to do with my PhD and way beyond the scope of this blog, came together to make last week the week from hell. What few attempts…
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The Adventures of Notorious Ph.D., Girl Scholar: The Daily Mail’s “History Girls,” or: Do I have to wear stilettos to the archive now?
Quite a well-considered response, I think. The Adventures of Notorious Ph.D., Girl Scholar: The Daily Mail’s “History Girls,” or: Do I have to wear stilettos to the archive now?.
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Registration is now open for the workshop on 1st November
Originally posted on History Lab North West: The programme has now been finalised for our workshop at the University of Manchester on Friday 1st November. It’s free to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you’d like to come along, just email us at historylab.northwest@hotmail.com to register. We hope to see you there!…
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Having ‘the chat’ with your supervisor: what I talk about when I talk about depression.
Considering the state I’ve been in over the last few weeks, this seemed apposite…
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North West Early Modern Seminar
Originally posted on North West Early Modern Seminar: North West Early Modern Seminar View original post
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History students will no longer tolerate or believe grand narratives | Colm Tóibín | Comment is free | The Guardian
History students will no longer tolerate or believe grand narratives | Colm Tóibín | Comment is free | The Guardian. So many big issues in such a short article. Fascinating to me because my other historical passion (aside from the early modern) is Irish history. Of all the places in the world where you might…
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