Dr Julie Holder
@julieh80.bsky.social
Assistant Curator of Modern & Contemporary History, National Museums Scotland. Posts about history, museums, heritage, disability & my pets Lightning & Puggo. Discworld fan & disabled mum to 2 fabulous neurospicy kids (own opinions she/her)
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Dr Julie Holder
@julieh80.bsky.social
· Apr 16
And I reached 1k followers! Thanks everyone! For any new followers, I post & share about history, museums, disability & my pets Puggo & Lightning. I love to support & share events, blogs & exhibitions from my other heritage peeps. You can find out more about me here www.nms.ac.uk/profile/dr-j...
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May my friend @sfdirewolf.bsky.social rest in power. I will especially miss texting with her about Star Trek.
We were lucky, all of us, to have Alice and her warmth and enthusiasm.
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
We were lucky, all of us, to have Alice and her warmth and enthusiasm.
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
6,794 likes, 536 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at th...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
May my friend @sfdirewolf.bsky.social rest in power. I will especially miss texting with her about Star Trek.
We were lucky, all of us, to have Alice and her warmth and enthusiasm.
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
We were lucky, all of us, to have Alice and her warmth and enthusiasm.
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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Seeking volunteers to write 350 word pieces on the current and historical intersection of disability and eugenics. Get in contact for more information: richardamm(at)gmail.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Seeking volunteers to write 350 word pieces on the current and historical intersection of disability and eugenics. Get in contact for more information: richardamm(at)gmail.com
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Weekend away in Seville with the hubby and we've already spent hours wandering around looking at cool buildings, dondered along the river and got caught up in an evening religious procession after dinner #WinterHoliday #Seville
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Weekend away in Seville with the hubby and we've already spent hours wandering around looking at cool buildings, dondered along the river and got caught up in an evening religious procession after dinner #WinterHoliday #Seville
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Join us on Weds 19 November for the launch of our new co-hosted Applied History Fellowships for postdoc historians, with
@ihr.bsky.social and DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education: 2.30pm, 19 November, online #Skystorians
@ihr.bsky.social and DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education: 2.30pm, 19 November, online #Skystorians
New programme of 'Applied History Fellowships': launch and introductory event - RHS
In 2025-26 the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Royal Historical Society and DC Thomson will launch a new Applied History Fellowship partnership. Join us at this online session -- 2.30pm on Wed...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Join us on Weds 19 November for the launch of our new co-hosted Applied History Fellowships for postdoc historians, with
@ihr.bsky.social and DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education: 2.30pm, 19 November, online #Skystorians
@ihr.bsky.social and DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education: 2.30pm, 19 November, online #Skystorians
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Our #Lego display cases have been overflowing with Lego models for our SOMETHING SPOOKTACULAR #OrkneyLibraryLego theme! 👻🎃🦇🧛♂️
All made by library users using our #Lego collection. Thanks to everyone who made us a #Halloween model! ❤️
Our next theme is HARVEST! 🚜🍂🍃
All made by library users using our #Lego collection. Thanks to everyone who made us a #Halloween model! ❤️
Our next theme is HARVEST! 🚜🍂🍃
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our #Lego display cases have been overflowing with Lego models for our SOMETHING SPOOKTACULAR #OrkneyLibraryLego theme! 👻🎃🦇🧛♂️
All made by library users using our #Lego collection. Thanks to everyone who made us a #Halloween model! ❤️
Our next theme is HARVEST! 🚜🍂🍃
All made by library users using our #Lego collection. Thanks to everyone who made us a #Halloween model! ❤️
Our next theme is HARVEST! 🚜🍂🍃
Impressive show again for #Burntisland fireworks display. Love the atmosphere of hundreds of people staring at a big fire and explosions in the sky. #Fireworks #Fife #LoveWhereYouLive
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Impressive show again for #Burntisland fireworks display. Love the atmosphere of hundreds of people staring at a big fire and explosions in the sky. #Fireworks #Fife #LoveWhereYouLive
Finally snuggled up with Puggo and my latest Sister Fidelma mystery from the library. Spent the morning at my first university open day as a parent with my eldest. How am I doing that already!! #PugsOfBluesky #Reading #University
November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Finally snuggled up with Puggo and my latest Sister Fidelma mystery from the library. Spent the morning at my first university open day as a parent with my eldest. How am I doing that already!! #PugsOfBluesky #Reading #University
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Getting warning signs that the service here is really slow
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Getting warning signs that the service here is really slow
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This week we also announced plans for a new Applied History Fellowship for postdoc historians, with @ihr.bsky.social and publisher DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
New programme of 'Applied History Fellowships': launch and introductory event - RHS
In 2025-26 the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Royal Historical Society and DC Thomson will launch a new Applied History Fellowship partnership. Join us at this online session -- 2.30pm on Wed...
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This week we also announced plans for a new Applied History Fellowship for postdoc historians, with @ihr.bsky.social and publisher DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
Pets got some serious sunbathing in this weekend, lol #PugsOfBluesky #CatsOfBluesky
October 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pets got some serious sunbathing in this weekend, lol #PugsOfBluesky #CatsOfBluesky
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"“This would make it lawful for a DWP officer – not a police officer, but a civil servant – to enter your home, seize your belongings and forcibly hold you down while doing so.”" www.disabilitynewsservice.com/peers-derail...
Peers derail government plans to hand some DWP staff powers to use force against benefit claimants
Government plans under controversial new legislation to give some Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff “morally dubious” powers to use force against benefit claimants have been derailed by …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"“This would make it lawful for a DWP officer – not a police officer, but a civil servant – to enter your home, seize your belongings and forcibly hold you down while doing so.”" www.disabilitynewsservice.com/peers-derail...
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Hi Folks! Episode 1 is out today! This first one is A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek from 1862, featuring tales of headless horsemen, lost traditions, witchcraft and all sorts of local history! On all major platforms and the website too!
#folklorepodcast
talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
#folklorepodcast
talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hi Folks! Episode 1 is out today! This first one is A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek from 1862, featuring tales of headless horsemen, lost traditions, witchcraft and all sorts of local history! On all major platforms and the website too!
#folklorepodcast
talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
#folklorepodcast
talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
Now going on display www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting
‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Now going on display www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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Guardian obituary of the historian Gillian Tindall (1938-2025) whose histories of place - London, Paris, Chassignolles, Bombay - were created from the lives of their forgotten residents.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o... #Skystorians
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o... #Skystorians
Gillian Tindall obituary
Writer, historian and biographer who wove archaeology, social history, myth and religion into her work
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Guardian obituary of the historian Gillian Tindall (1938-2025) whose histories of place - London, Paris, Chassignolles, Bombay - were created from the lives of their forgotten residents.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o... #Skystorians
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o... #Skystorians
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How can museums collect, document and study rural protest? That’s the question our next seminar will seek to answer, exploring the topic of rural protest and what the role of museums can be.
Thursday 6th November 3pm – 4:15pm online
👉For details and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collecting...
Thursday 6th November 3pm – 4:15pm online
👉For details and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collecting...
Collecting and Studying Rural Protest
Moments of rural unrest can be long-simmering or very short-lived. So, how do we begin to grapple with these histories in museums?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How can museums collect, document and study rural protest? That’s the question our next seminar will seek to answer, exploring the topic of rural protest and what the role of museums can be.
Thursday 6th November 3pm – 4:15pm online
👉For details and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collecting...
Thursday 6th November 3pm – 4:15pm online
👉For details and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collecting...
Great visit to Kelvingrove Museum to see the Art Extraordinary display. My favourite was definitely the ceramic sculptures by Kenneth Annat #Museums #Art #Scotland #DisabilityHistories
October 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great visit to Kelvingrove Museum to see the Art Extraordinary display. My favourite was definitely the ceramic sculptures by Kenneth Annat #Museums #Art #Scotland #DisabilityHistories
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okay who did this?
October 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
okay who did this?
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We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark
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This is #BookyMcBookface sailing back from Rousay this afternoon. 💨🌊 #Orkney
October 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is #BookyMcBookface sailing back from Rousay this afternoon. 💨🌊 #Orkney
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Free Halloween Zine : Disability perspectives on horror movies : files.libcom.org/files/2025-0...
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Free Halloween Zine : Disability perspectives on horror movies : files.libcom.org/files/2025-0...
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We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too
Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!
Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com
Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!
Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com
The Scottish History Society
scottishhistorysociety.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too
Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!
Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com
Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!
Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com
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Winter Lecture Series: Finding Women in Scottish History
Join us for a series of free, online lectures to explore sources of women's lived experience, intellectual and religious networks, and socio-political power in medieval and early modern Scotland.
scottishhistorysociety.com/shs-winter-l...
Join us for a series of free, online lectures to explore sources of women's lived experience, intellectual and religious networks, and socio-political power in medieval and early modern Scotland.
scottishhistorysociety.com/shs-winter-l...
SHS Winter Lecture Series: Finding Women in Scottish History
scottishhistorysociety.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Winter Lecture Series: Finding Women in Scottish History
Join us for a series of free, online lectures to explore sources of women's lived experience, intellectual and religious networks, and socio-political power in medieval and early modern Scotland.
scottishhistorysociety.com/shs-winter-l...
Join us for a series of free, online lectures to explore sources of women's lived experience, intellectual and religious networks, and socio-political power in medieval and early modern Scotland.
scottishhistorysociety.com/shs-winter-l...
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The story of Disabled people’s struggle to abolish home care charging in Hammersmith & Fulham-10th anniversary of H&F Coalition Against Cuts www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-launc...
Film Launch: £12.40 an hour for a shower
The story of Disabled people’s struggle to abolish home care charging in Hammersmith & Fulham-10th anniversary of H&F Coalition Against Cuts
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The story of Disabled people’s struggle to abolish home care charging in Hammersmith & Fulham-10th anniversary of H&F Coalition Against Cuts www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-launc...