Hannah Barker
@historyhannahb.bsky.social
Professor of British History, University of Manchester. Social historian of northern England. Currently partial to a bit of material culture, religion, digital community history, popular culture and boxing. 🗃️
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Hannah Barker
@historyhannahb.bsky.social
· Feb 28
Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830
Abstract. Faith in the Town explores the ways in which religious faith affected the lives of men, women, and children in the increasingly urban and industr
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So excited to see ‘Faith in the Town’ (co-authored my me, @kategibson Jeremy Gregory and Carys Brown & published in Open Access form (free to read) today by @oxfordunipress.bsky.social. Want to know how religious faith was woven through urban life in northern English towns 1740-1830? Then read on …
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News – University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
News - University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities - United Kingdom
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after the Roman period? How did early British communities construct and represent their identities, and
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
News – University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
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'But skills minister Jacqui Smith (pictured right), whose brief includes higher education, and the Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth disputed that a provider was on the brink.
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'But skills minister Jacqui Smith (pictured right), whose brief includes higher education, and the Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth disputed that a provider was on the brink.
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
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'The committee had heard about one institution that had been approached by another regarding a potential merger. The institution approached had been “doing their due diligence” by gathering information, but after examining the financial situation concluded that the other provider “can’t go on”.' 2/3
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'The committee had heard about one institution that had been approached by another regarding a potential merger. The institution approached had been “doing their due diligence” by gathering information, but after examining the financial situation concluded that the other provider “can’t go on”.' 2/3
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'“During that roundtable, we heard that a provider could collapse before the end of the year,” she [Helen Hayes] said. As the hearing was in late November, this was “essentially a warning of an imminent collapse of a higher education institution”, she added.' 1/3
MPs told collapse of UK higher education provider could happen by Christmas
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
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MPs told collapse of UK provider could happen by Christmas - Research Professional News
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
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November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'“During that roundtable, we heard that a provider could collapse before the end of the year,” she [Helen Hayes] said. As the hearing was in late November, this was “essentially a warning of an imminent collapse of a higher education institution”, she added.' 1/3
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'Under the plans, the highest-paid employee at an institution would not be permitted to earn more than 10 times the salary of the lowest-paid worker.' 2/2
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
'Under the plans, the highest-paid employee at an institution would not be permitted to earn more than 10 times the salary of the lowest-paid worker.' 2/2
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'The Scottish Greens have lodged an amendment to the Scottish Government's Tertiary Education and Training Bill – set to be debated this week – which they believe will help to "boost the wages of ordinary workers".' 1/2
Plans lodged for crack down on 'obscene' pay of university principals
Propsals have been lodged to crack down on the 'obscene' pay inequality across Scotland's universities and colleges
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
'The Scottish Greens have lodged an amendment to the Scottish Government's Tertiary Education and Training Bill – set to be debated this week – which they believe will help to "boost the wages of ordinary workers".' 1/2
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'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
RED ALERT: the University of Nottingham is threatening to close its Department of American Studies, putting all staff at risk of redundancy, and ending any American specialist knowledge in the Faculty of Arts.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
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This has been such an incredible experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and I've learned so much. I hope that you all enjoy reading about Mary and her crew! Do get in touch with any questions about access etc.
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This has been such an incredible experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and I've learned so much. I hope that you all enjoy reading about Mary and her crew! Do get in touch with any questions about access etc.
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Farage crony Nathan Gill gets 10.5 year sentence for taking bribes from Russia www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
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November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Farage crony Nathan Gill gets 10.5 year sentence for taking bribes from Russia www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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The thing I still can't get my head around while following this story, is what he was willing to do, and risk (TEN YEARS in prison now...) for such relatively tiny sums of money? Farage's bins in Frinton are probably worth more than 40k.
This should be a much, much bigger story than it is playing as so far. Is it the 'Wales' bit that's distracting? Just because it's a devolved administration is hardly the point. This is a corrupt operator that Reform embraced.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches
Police say Nathan Gill received at least £40,000 while he was an MEP from Oleg Voloshyn, an alleged Russian asset
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The thing I still can't get my head around while following this story, is what he was willing to do, and risk (TEN YEARS in prison now...) for such relatively tiny sums of money? Farage's bins in Frinton are probably worth more than 40k.
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But most of all, to @historyhannahb.bsky.social for leading the project and to my wonderful Co-Investigators and co-editors David Denison and @nuriyabo.bsky.social for the teamwork. Nuria in particular has been the powerhouse behind this volume, and we'd be nowhere without her.
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
But most of all, to @historyhannahb.bsky.social for leading the project and to my wonderful Co-Investigators and co-editors David Denison and @nuriyabo.bsky.social for the teamwork. Nuria in particular has been the powerhouse behind this volume, and we'd be nowhere without her.
So pleased to have been involved in the Mary Hamilton project with this great team ☺️
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
So pleased to have been involved in the Mary Hamilton project with this great team ☺️
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At last our special issue, JECS 48.4, is out, all 200+ pages of it! We're very proud of it. Thanks are due to many colleagues, but especially Nuria Yáñez-Bouza for proof-correcting heroics, and the general editor, Emrys Jones, for brilliant support throughout. #18thC #langsky
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Come work in Denmark.
Job Klaxon:
Assistant or Associate Professorship in Public History with a specialisation in Modern History at Aarhus.
Assistant or Associate Professorship in Public History with a specialisation in Modern History at Aarhus.
Assistant or Associate Professorship in Public History with a specialisation in Modern History - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at School of Culture and Society - History, subject, Aarhus University
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November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Come work in Denmark.
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'And the findings should worry anyone who cares about widening participation, student outcomes, or the basic functioning of mass higher education.' 2/3
Student Working Lives - HEPI
New report reveals the hidden realities of student employment in UK higher education A landmark study exploring the growing prevalence and impact of paid work among students in UK higher education, an...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
'And the findings should worry anyone who cares about widening participation, student outcomes, or the basic functioning of mass higher education.' 2/3
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
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The OfS report, which is open access, makes for grim reading. 2/2
Significant challenges continue to face higher education finances – with nearly half facing deficits in 2025-26 - Office for Students
New analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) finds continued pressure on university finances, despite evidence of increased recruitment.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The OfS report, which is open access, makes for grim reading. 2/2
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64 of UK higher education institutions were predicted in May this year to be in deficit next year; now that figure is 114, a significant worsening of the situation, with liquidity problems also rising. 1/2
Many English universities to report deficits despite rise in tuition fees
Continued funding squeeze and volatile student enrolment will continue to hit finances, regulator warns
www.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
64 of UK higher education institutions were predicted in May this year to be in deficit next year; now that figure is 114, a significant worsening of the situation, with liquidity problems also rising. 1/2
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I was just thinking the other day that it is mad that if this continues then the book I'm writing, about London 1560-1630, will contain basically no British Library manuscript material. Would have been unthinkable to me but there hasn't been a manuscript catalogue for two years now!
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I was just thinking the other day that it is mad that if this continues then the book I'm writing, about London 1560-1630, will contain basically no British Library manuscript material. Would have been unthinkable to me but there hasn't been a manuscript catalogue for two years now!
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I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I am bewildered that this labour of Sisyphus is being carried out by volunteers, while Southern Water, which has admitted responsibility for the catastrophe, is doing nothing to remediate it.
‘We feel we’re fighting a losing battle’: the race to remove millions of plastic beads from Camber Sands
A huge cleanup effort has seen volunteers working to remove beads by hand and machine. They can only wait and see the extent of damage to wildlife and dune habitat
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I am bewildered that this labour of Sisyphus is being carried out by volunteers, while Southern Water, which has admitted responsibility for the catastrophe, is doing nothing to remediate it.
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Can’t wait to be in #Derby on Sunday - do come and join me. #Economica #womenwealthpower www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/victo...
Victoria Bateman: Economica: A global history of women, wealth and power
Sunday 16 November, 3:15pm, QUAD DE1 3AS This event will be filmed and made available as a digital recording after the Festival. Available for purchase here . The untold story of how women made th...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Can’t wait to be in #Derby on Sunday - do come and join me. #Economica #womenwealthpower www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/victo...
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Ah yes Leicester, a tip-top History UoA in REF2021 currently eviscerating it’s History provision (among other subjects). Have they also won the THE irony of the year award?
#THEAwards Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences goes to the University of Leicester for an interdisciplinary study, led by Dr Sarah Inskip, which uncovered the long-term health impacts of tobacco use in historical populations. Leicester’s second win tonight! 🤩
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ah yes Leicester, a tip-top History UoA in REF2021 currently eviscerating it’s History provision (among other subjects). Have they also won the THE irony of the year award?