#History #SkyStorians 2025 @hisjournalha.bsky.social Research Bursary scheme is now open! Available: 1 ECR award & 1 mid-career researcher award, each worth up to £1,500. Deadline *15 August*. For further particulars & downloadable application form, see www.history.org.uk/higher-ed/re...

Absolutely delighted that my article on class and conscientious objection during the Second World War is now available from @cultsochistory.bsky.social . Available open access here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

British Humour and the Second World War: ‘Keep Smiling Through’ edited by Juliette Pattinson & Linsey Robb is a collection of essays on the neglected but important topic of humour in Britain in WW2 edited by established scholars. Out now in paperback! bit.ly/3OJynKi

By way of introduction on this platform I can think of nothing better than I bought a wrapping storage bag yesterday and other than my children I’ve never been happier with anything in my life.

The critical role of tea for #SecondWorldWar morale was highlighted in the Empire Tea Bureau pamphlet 'Tea for the Workers' - read it in full at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/MSX/... Featuring 'mobile tea services in action', tea cars & bars, canteens, 'bulk tea making', trolley planning & more

What if I’m still not funny or interesting on Bluesky? Can I still blame Elon Musk?