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Dr Janette Martin

@hisjlm.bsky.social

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Interested in history and heritage especially 'history from below', feminism, books, archives and public history. Big fan of Yorkshire, libraries and academic free speech 📚

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jun 10

There's a few tickets left for this cold war mystery. The John Rylands Library 12 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-....

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Helen Pankhurst @helenpankhurst.bsky.social · Apr 23

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop employers covering up abuse

Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · May 7

Delighted to be at the 3rd Truth Telllers summit

Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Mar 4

Thank you Lisbet. And if you miss it we have another reading in Holmfirth later in the year

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Mar 4

Huddersfield-born Harold Wilson became PM for a third time #OnThisDay 1974, after Edward Heath's talks with the Liberals failed. Painting by Ruskin Spear (National Portrait Gallery).

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Mar 4

Liverpool Kids, 1964, by Astrid Kirchherr (1938-2020). She was engaged to Stuart Sutcliffe, the Beatles' bassist, before his death in 1962.

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Mar 3

www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/frien...

Friends of Marsden Library presents: Florence Lockwood, the extraordinary life of a Colne Valley Suffragist - Marsden Mechanics, West Yorkshire

A discussion of Florence’s life and work and a celebration of her achievements this International Women’s Day. For full details, please visit the booking link.

www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Mar 3

Polyp has another book on the horizon and perfect for these crazy times. A raucous comic book, ridiculing and rebuking conspiracy theory paranoia with science and satire. Help him get his project off the ground by checking out the Debunked crowd funder tinyurl.com/3k34v3dj

DEBUNKED: why all conspiracy theories are bullshit.

A raucous comic book, ridiculing and rebuking conspiracy theory paranoia. A unique combination of satire and common sense science.

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Feb 24

Great blog by Rylands colleagues on DeepStore well worth a read! urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thank you Paul

Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Feb 17

Event to mark International Women's Day at Marsden Library. Please do circulate - all welcome. friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/event/floren...

Poster with suffrage banner and photo of Florence Lockwood

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Feb 3

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

The John Rylands Library is looking for a new Head of Collections. Please do share widely. I'd like a good boss 😁 @historyhannahb.bsky.social @janeydonald.bsky.social @bronterre1.bsky.social

Head of Collections, Teaching and Research:John Rylands Library

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 23

Eek. It's rather grim isn't it. Next time I see you IRL I want to ask you about a cartoon!

Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 17

Going be good for at least 6 months 🤣

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 16

Oh no Jo. Hope you are ok and I am sorry you missed the event. Let me know next time you are in Manchester and we will have that coffee x

Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 16

How long before I am barred 🤣🤣

Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 16

Great to have you there Janey D. Just like the old days 😄

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Dr Janette Martin @hisjlm.bsky.social · Jan 15

Thank you Lisbet. Still learning the ropes and very pleased to be added to the suffrage starter pack 💚🤍💜