"Of the 991 history exam questions set in 2023, 357 featured a named individual, but only 31 were women – and nine of those were references to Elizabeth I or her reign." Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq

Our next online #LocalHistory talk looks at the Dulwich places where the first Dulwich Hamlet FC players lived and worked. Wednesday 3 December, 8-9pm. Proceeds to Albrighton Community Fridge. @dulwichhamletfc.bsky.social www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2025/...

If this post gets 100 likes I'll barricade Martin in his office until he does this.

NEW | The machine is working overdrive… Despite Prince Andrew, the British press is still pumping out the Royal Family's propaganda The Windsor mafia are happy to imply the disgraced ex-Duke of York is an outlie; the media is co-operating with that lie brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/despite-pr...

For much of the 1960s and 1970s, Prince Andrew was second in line to the throne and could - had tragedy struck - have become king three years ago. Those who oppose a republic on the not entirely convincing grounds of "I don't want a President Farage/Blair etc" might do well to contemplate that one.

US: NO KINGS UK: fewer dukes if it’s not too much trouble

In addition to retaining the "prince" in his title, Prince Andrew remains (very aptly) a 'Vice' Admiral in the Royal Navy and also remains eighth in line to the throne. And there's nothing you plebs can do about it. But something something about tourists...

if the king can only persuade his brother to give up a few ornamental names, perhaps he should go too

Punish Prince Andrew? This is no meritocracy, I’m afraid – you get the royal family you didn’t vote for | Marina Hyde

ANNOYED ABOUT THE NEW WSL KICKOFF TIMES? Or love them? I would really appreciate you sharing your opinion with me, for my newest piece. forms.gle/MaMEkS3mJLF4...

Government and the main opposition can and should convene civic society! All that is being asked is that the government show as much leadership and integrity as the world’s best Arsenal blog.

In Our Time is such a great programme. I've learnt so much from it and it's where I first 'met' @oldfortunatus.bsky.social and many other experts. Thanks Melvyn 👍

New on the blog! In one of our latest blogs, Sharon O'Connor and David Natzler from the Dulwich Society local history group share how they have been recording their local boundary markers. Find out more: ow.ly/SfjK50WNsOl #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Historians are often tempted to tell you something is "worth about X in today's dollars." Here's why I think you should not do that, and what I think you should do instead buttondown.com/anotherway/a...

Great to see and hear this #HistNursing story from @rteradio1.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

ARSENAL WON THE EUROS!!

6. Having followed AWFC closely since 2012, I now care much more about the fortunes of Arsenal Women than Arsenal men, and the reason is that the absence of VAR makes the matchday experience better.

Loving my Bluesky feed atm #FRAGER @stephenkb.bsky.social @dailycannon.com @lgambrose.bsky.social#FRAGER

I’m glad you asked. Not many people know this but Chloe Kelly won the Champions League with Arsenal, the only English club to have won it. (Who have now won it: twice!)

A number of sources have disclosed to me it was The Arsenal!

We can make a world without plastic that’s healthier for people and our ocean planet.

Discover the history and the story behind our new kits here ⬇️ dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/club-news/ou...

Arsenal Women confirm the permanent signing of England winger and 2025 Champions League winner Chloe Kelly. Full story here 👇🔴⚪ arseblog.news/2025/07/arse...

Furthermore, our team has created an 1821 Census Gleanings Map, where users can search for transcribed names from 1821 and zoom in to see townlands where we have recovered names. Explore it here: kg.virtualtreasury.ie/collection-m...

Don't forget to rinse out every jar and tin you finish, guys x

It’s the weekly round up you didn’t know you needed, featuring Ocean Vuong, Islington’s ageing Irish, the memories of a teenage Maoist and much more including new writing/reporting opportunities open.substack.com/pub/padraigr...

Piece on Arsenal committing to play all WSL home games at the Emirates, a huge success story for the club and the fans, some of the factors that have enabled it to happen so quickly and some context around moving UWCL group games back to Meadow Park and the extended partnership with Boreham Wood 👇🔴⚪

“And then, jubilation, joy, unfathomable scenes, whatever you want to call it. Looking at the thousands of sun-drenched Arsenal fans lucky enough to be in Lisbon, and knowing just what it would mean to them, and the millions around the world.” ✍️ www.onlinegooner.com/articles/vie...

This lovely piece about our second European cup is the kind of thing I would never have seen in a million years on X these days.

Marriage Bar Southwark 1925 Dr Ella Kirker (Stevens) The Vote - 14th August 1925 @womenofsouthlondon.bsky.social @patientgrissel.bsky.social

With thanks to @physoc.bsky.social for their championing of Dr Widdowson and the Women’s Network at King’s.

Fantastic to see pioneer nutritionist Dr Elsie Widdowson honoured @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social today thanks to Dr Margaret Ashwell. Elsie grew up in Dulwich and attended Sydenham High School. More here: www.dulwichsociety.com/people/elsie... #LocalHistory

Highly recommend this and any of Lev’s books. 👇

Suzanne Wrack has written some lovely pieces before and after our second European Cup. On Chloe Kelly‘s triumphant homecoming:

It’s the time of year when you might find a baby bird and want to help. Most often (and slightly counterintuitively) it’s best to do nothing. Here’s a useful guide.

Impressive and well-researched work from Gavin Lee and @france24.com on the Shakspaire letter. youtu.be/imXFvpoD5Ns?...

Delighted to say that my article, "The Shakspaires of Trinity Lane: A Possible Shakespeare Life-Record" is now fully published and open-access! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Wrote about this photo, how extraordinary it was, and my realisation that women played virtually no part in big decisions taken before 1979. open.substack.com/pub/rostaylo...

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Archbishop Justin Welby’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday was typically tone-deaf and self-serving - but Private Eye has had his number long before that… 🧵(1/4)

The magic of Mariona Caldentey sends the Emirates into raptures 🪄 @ArsenalWFC #BarclaysWSL

Fascinated by the different stock pictures of dogs that various outlets have gone for to illustrate this story.

Apparently it was causing Camilla great anxiety to think about people next door to her bolthole. No, not Highgrove or Windsor or Buckingham Palace or Sandringham or Balmoral or Clarence House. Her bolthole.

Happy International Women's Day, agents! 🕵️‍♀️ It's good stuff isn't it! ​ #InternationalWomensDay

'COUNTRIES GUESS WHO THEY ARE' - Our first post here, hope you enjoy. #comedy #irishcomedy #sketchcomedy