movinglabourconference
@movinglabourco1
A digital conference exploring moving labour, 28th-29th June 2021
Organisers: Eliza McKee (QUB) and Léa Leboissetier (LARHRA, ENS de Lyon)
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We're starting the day with Ariane Mak, who explores the evolution of coster culture through Mass Observation's investigation of the Lambeth Walk & its quest for a "real coster"! #movinglabour
Susan Curley-Meyer sharing really interesting insights into street trading Dublin women’s clothes. Head rings worn to transport goods on their heads are shown here. #movinglabour
Next up: Alison Toplis Dr Alison Toplis is talking about navvies' attributes & garments, as well as male working-class clothing practices! #movinglabour
The final paper before the keynotes of the day tackles Irish migration to Scotland. Cathal O'Leary explores anti-Irish feelings at the time of the revolution, c.1916-1923. #movinglabour Cathal O'Leary
Thank you to Lea Leboissetier for working with me to organise the movinglabourconference conference. It was such an interesting two days of papers and discussions! Enjoying a celebratory glass of wine that it passed off smoothly! Cheers! Thanks to all the wonderful speakers! #movinglabour