racheljbarrett.bsky.social
Researches Irish pauper removals from London in C19th (also settlement, workhouses, and the New Poor Law). Can also be found researching the signal stations on Ireland’s coast. TLDR: Likes Irish history ☘️
👤 Joined on 06 December 2024
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@racheljbarrett.bsky.socialDelighted and relieved to have finally deposited my PhD thesis, 'Frontier politics in the age of O'Connell' to @tcddublin.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone at @historytcd.bsky.social, especially my supervisor Patrick Geoghegan, and to @researchireland.ie for their support.
Show PostSuch sad news of the passing of Dr Rena Maguire @justrena.bsky.social who brought light, humour, horses in archaeology and simple humanity to us. She faced her short illness with dignity and courage #FuckCancer #SpeirGorm
Show PostMy first article is out!! 🥳🥳 This article explores the role of relics in Alfonso V’s conquest of Naples. It’s OA and can be found here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epub/10....
Show PostOn Thursday, I’ll be speaking about incarceration and forced labour in London (1780s to 1830s) at the Horse Hospital - get your tickets below! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/salon-no13...
Show PostExploring WW2 archaeology in a gorgeous forest in Lapland with lovely friends. Life is good.
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