Research Society for Victorian Periodicals

rs4vp.org

20 October 2026 17:28

🎬 A recording of our recent #RSVPDigiEvent from last Friday is now live on our YouTube channel! Many thanks to @drewhobbs.bsky.social, @alihatapci.bsky.social, Peter Buse, Kaari Newman & @drhorrocks.bsky.social for powering thru the tech "fun" to deliver another great session! youtu.be/JpX4Fbs08IA

Marie Léger-St-Jean

marielsj.bsky.social

11 September 2026 16:04

Oh, I didn't realize this project had its own Bluesky handle! Follow at @placeperiodical.bsky.social 🥳 For more information about the upcoming *Edinburgh Companion to the Regional Magazine* (2027) the 3 panelists are editing, you can read their call for chapters 👇 (deadline past) #ESPRit2026

Marie Léger-St-Jean

marielsj.bsky.social

11 September 2026 16:04

Looking in an advertising database, @drewhobbs.bsky.social identified 85 regional or county magazines in England in 2025... I loved Matt Davies' slide with the covers of the 17 produced by the same publishing company, Newsquest, which is in the business of capitalistic cost cutting... #ESPRit2026

Marie Léger-St-Jean

marielsj.bsky.social

11 September 2026 16:04

Nice discussion in the Q&A following Gary Kelly's declared political opposition to the *Chester Life* @drewhobbs.bsky.social points out that we should study the techniques of all print, inc. fascist magazines The actual editors' views don't necessarily align with those in the magazines #ESPRit2026

Marie Léger-St-Jean

marielsj.bsky.social

11 September 2026 16:03

We're closing with a deep-dive into the *Cheshire Life* Loving how Matt Davies is situating us (and his own life trajectory) on a map of Cheshire! He hesitates to say he's from Cheshire because people will tend to this of 👇 TV show, which premiered in 2015 & is into its 19th season... #ESPRit2026