medhistoryman.bsky.social
Historian at Lancaster University and Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded @victorianhand.bsky.social project. Blissfully married to my Co-I @jbhist.bsky.social. Author of two books: https://bit.ly/3968wLB & https://bit.ly/3KwWtVS
👤 Joined on 17 November 2024
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@medhistoryman.bsky.social🤏 Have you ever noticed what politicians do with their hands when they want to appear sincere, authoritative or persuasive? Read the latest blog post from @jbhist.bsky.social and @medhistoryman.bsky.social to explore the long history of hands in politics: www.thevictorianhand.uk/gallery/the-...
Show PostIn addition, the collaboration between the Midland Railway Society & the academic world is very welcome. We've long advocated for the need (on both sides) for stronger connections like this. More of it, please, from other societies & universities! #RailwayHistory
Show PostThis looks very interesting: Railways: 200 Years that Transformed Britain 21 November Exploring how railways reshaped population, society, culture, law & everyday experience; nice to see @medhistoryman.bsky.social & @jbhist.bsky.social involved! midlandrailwaysociety.org.uk/railways-200...
Show PostA highlight of #BAVS2026 was the panel by @victorianhand.bsky.social, a mind bogglingly rich project, which reminded me of these ambiguous (long?) 19th Century hands by the unpleasant Charles Dana Gibson.
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