On 9 October, we'll be welcoming @sathnam Sanghera to Queen Mary as our second distinguished Hennessy Lecture. Do join us to explore empire and its aftermaths. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hennessy-lec…

Over the summer, Royal Historical Society, Institute of Historical Research and The National Archives Research ran 3 lunchtime conversations between historians and archivists on the subject of 'Historical Legacies' - part of 'History and Archives in Practice' (#HAP24). Recordings are now available: bit.ly/4dLXoj3

There's something wonderful, captivating, toe-curling, and horrible about watching interviews where politicians won't give a line. The excellent plot twist in this one is where the activist gave the journalist a new head of steam after 2 solid mins of plugging away!

In Search of Lost Time but every sentence ends with "lol" ... drive.google.com/file/d/1rrahfd…

Do you want to do some research on business or organisation records but don't have any funding? The BAC Research Support Bursary is for you! No CVs, no academic credentials or affiliations required. Simple Googleform to apply by 20/9. Info here businessarchivescouncil.org.uk/activitiesobje…

Just been speaking about the new French PM on FRANCE 24 English - a strong sign that the President is more worried by the budget deficit than the outcome of the Legislatives. Barnier, a man the RN accused of plagiarism on immigration, pulls the government further to the right

Tenuous QM History connection to the French PM appointment - Barnier tweeted about reading my former supervisor's big De Gaulle book during Brexit negotiations

Looking forward to this online Royal Historical Society discussion on 'histories of the British political left' with Andrew Thorpe, Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, Clare Griffiths, and Laura Beers! 23 October, 2pm BST. Sign up below eventbrite.co.uk/e/histories-of…

Tangmere is guardian to Battle of Britain, excavated and poignant remains of Dennis Noble’s Hurricane, that crashed in Hove East Sussex 30th August 1940. ✈️ Book your next visit and really take in the stories and artefacts: tangmere-museum.org.uk/tickets-and-vi… #battleofbritain #tangmere

So, this arrived this week. It’s been a long process but so proud that it’s finally out. Huge thanks to all the contributors including Michael D. Dwyer, lily kelting, Kim Wiltshire, and especially to my coeditor Tobias Becker, whom it’s been a privilege to work with on this book.

Delighted to announce we have reached our fundraising target for the building conditions survey. This is due to a charitable trust donation, Just Giving donations and security and event solutions Ltd. This is a huge milestone for the project, which has taken many years!

There are so many incredible exhibitions and historical stories, waiting to be discovered at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum... Where in the museum does this exhibition live? ✈️ Book your next visit with us: tangmere-museum.org.uk/tickets-and-vi… #keepinghistoryalive #history #raftangmere

Wrote a blog post on the appointment of a new French Prime Minister: awmsmith.wordpress.com/2024/09/10/fre…

Question: does anyone know how to find information about the most popular subject options by exam board within subjects? Looking to dig deeper into which History options students are selecting in the UK

Great Taster Day on campus today! If you couldn't join us, book onto an upcoming Open Day here qmul.ac.uk/events/univers… See you there👋 #QMUL

'Transactions Royal Historical Society' welcomes submissions from historians of all kinds / career stages to publish in the Society's journal bit.ly/46VjOM4 We offer a supportive and efficient review process from our editorial boards and publisher Cambridge University Press - History #twitterstorians

Delighted to announce the publication of a new book: French Revolutionary Lives, edited by Colin Jones and myself. It is available online for those with access and will be available in print in October. It offers new perspectives on the Revolution through... /1

Sunday is Publication Day! Physical copies are shipping now, electronic versions will ship upon release. Don't forget to use the discount code 09BCARD for 30% off. I am so excited to hear what people think!

Big news 🎉🎉 The Lyme Museum has a brand new website that has accessibility at heart & looks stunning, the result of tremendous collaboration from my wonderful team! We're the first museum on the lived experience of invisible illness & disabilities ➡️ thelymemuseum.org

Great day at Tangmere Village Day, talking to local residents about the campaign and next steps. Thanks to Mark James for popping down to help.