Jenny Griffiths
@historytastic.bsky.social
Head of Research and Evaluation. Aerial enthusiast. Views my own. London, UK.
To all my running friends - please stay visible out there #HelloDarkness #running
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
To all my running friends - please stay visible out there #HelloDarkness #running
I don't mind giving my children pocket money when they spend most of it on books!
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I don't mind giving my children pocket money when they spend most of it on books!
Is there a logic I'm missing for why VAT should be applied to private education but not to private health care?
September 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Is there a logic I'm missing for why VAT should be applied to private education but not to private health care?
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Ohh! 🤗 @romanroads.bsky.social have just landed on BlueSky!
Bung them a follow. We can't vouch for the quality of their content, but we can guarantee one thing...
Bung them a follow. We can't vouch for the quality of their content, but we can guarantee one thing...
a woman with glasses and a vest says 100 % completely straight
ALT: a woman with glasses and a vest says 100 % completely straight
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September 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ohh! 🤗 @romanroads.bsky.social have just landed on BlueSky!
Bung them a follow. We can't vouch for the quality of their content, but we can guarantee one thing...
Bung them a follow. We can't vouch for the quality of their content, but we can guarantee one thing...
Happiness is an etymology thread...
-cease and desist
-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
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-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
🧵⬇️
September 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Happiness is an etymology thread...
For once the popular culture questions were in my era
🔹🔷🟦 #FridayQuiz 🟦🔷🔹
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Happy #Friday!
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Happy #Friday!
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August 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
For once the popular culture questions were in my era
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THE WOLF AND HIS KING comes out in the UK in 3 months today, so I'm giving away one paperback ARC!
To enter: follow me and reskeet this. Bonus: add TWAHK on GR/Storygraph & drop a screenshot in the comments. Extra bonus: tell me your favourite medieval story.
UK only (sorry). Closes midday 29/08.
To enter: follow me and reskeet this. Bonus: add TWAHK on GR/Storygraph & drop a screenshot in the comments. Extra bonus: tell me your favourite medieval story.
UK only (sorry). Closes midday 29/08.
August 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
THE WOLF AND HIS KING comes out in the UK in 3 months today, so I'm giving away one paperback ARC!
To enter: follow me and reskeet this. Bonus: add TWAHK on GR/Storygraph & drop a screenshot in the comments. Extra bonus: tell me your favourite medieval story.
UK only (sorry). Closes midday 29/08.
To enter: follow me and reskeet this. Bonus: add TWAHK on GR/Storygraph & drop a screenshot in the comments. Extra bonus: tell me your favourite medieval story.
UK only (sorry). Closes midday 29/08.
I just saw the best 'thank you' wish phrase: may your pillow always be cool. I shall be adopting this.
August 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I just saw the best 'thank you' wish phrase: may your pillow always be cool. I shall be adopting this.
I'd forgotten how stressful it was relying on buses.
July 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I'd forgotten how stressful it was relying on buses.
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It's Tuesday. You're dragging yourself through the world, one cup of coffee at a time. Can nothing liven up this day?
How 'bout a thread of eel ships on maps? These maps are what got me into eels in the first place!
"Cool!" you say. "But wait...what's an eel ship?"
Well...
1/14
How 'bout a thread of eel ships on maps? These maps are what got me into eels in the first place!
"Cool!" you say. "But wait...what's an eel ship?"
Well...
1/14
July 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's Tuesday. You're dragging yourself through the world, one cup of coffee at a time. Can nothing liven up this day?
How 'bout a thread of eel ships on maps? These maps are what got me into eels in the first place!
"Cool!" you say. "But wait...what's an eel ship?"
Well...
1/14
How 'bout a thread of eel ships on maps? These maps are what got me into eels in the first place!
"Cool!" you say. "But wait...what's an eel ship?"
Well...
1/14
No comment on the rights or wrongs being investigated but £5000 pm for 8 hours work?!! What the actual... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
No comment on the rights or wrongs being investigated but £5000 pm for 8 hours work?!! What the actual... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Need reading suggestions for a 13 year old. Has enjoyed hunger games and maze runner type things. Suggestions welcome.
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Need reading suggestions for a 13 year old. Has enjoyed hunger games and maze runner type things. Suggestions welcome.
I saw this and thought of you @doctorpreece.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I saw this and thought of you @doctorpreece.bsky.social
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What is your favourite medieval weapon and why is it a...
May 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What is your favourite medieval weapon and why is it a...
What is your favourite medieval weapon and why is it a...
May 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What is your favourite medieval weapon and why is it a...
For anyone looking for material for a lesson on resilience just head to the eurovision public vote
May 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
For anyone looking for material for a lesson on resilience just head to the eurovision public vote
My 9 year old discovered it was international family day and wanted to celebrate. So here's to families of all types and in all places!
May 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My 9 year old discovered it was international family day and wanted to celebrate. So here's to families of all types and in all places!
Please send me your best hay-fever eye spray or drop recommendations!
a woman in a fur coat is standing in front of a brick building and saying `` my eyes ! my eyes ! ''
ALT: a woman in a fur coat is standing in front of a brick building and saying `` my eyes ! my eyes ! ''
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May 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Please send me your best hay-fever eye spray or drop recommendations!
If only for #CuratorRob
We need EVERYONE to see this advert for a Head of Operations at the Palace (£40-45k). Otherwise we might get some kind of numpty in charge.
Please share. If we get 50 shares we'll post a video of #CuratorRob playing a hoover like a didgeridoo.
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Please share. If we get 50 shares we'll post a video of #CuratorRob playing a hoover like a didgeridoo.
hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...
Breathe
Effortless people admin
hr.breathehr.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If only for #CuratorRob
My children absolutely love the phoenix and it has led them to graphic novels and writing their own stories and strips.
Read for Good and The Phoenix comic are offering 1,000 FREE comics to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2025.
Complete this form for yours! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Recent research shows that children who enjoy reading comics and graphic novels are far more likely to be engaged readers overall.
Complete this form for yours! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Recent research shows that children who enjoy reading comics and graphic novels are far more likely to be engaged readers overall.
May 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My children absolutely love the phoenix and it has led them to graphic novels and writing their own stories and strips.
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💚“We believe that when communities lead, better health follows.” - Ruby Frankland, strategic partnerships manager
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
April 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
💚“We believe that when communities lead, better health follows.” - Ruby Frankland, strategic partnerships manager
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
Based on learnings from #BigLocal, we are launching a programme of action research with @nhsconfed.org to build more community-led approaches to health. [1/2]
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On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
April 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...