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| Éireann | @rinnywee.bsky.social · Nov 12
Exploring patients' lives in the Sussex County Lunatic Asylum (1890-1913) for my PhD! Uncovering stories of mental health and shifting views on care. Honoured to share these voices.

#HistMed #AcademicTwitter #PhDLife #SocialHistory #HistoryOfPsychiatry #AsylumStudies
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themerl.bsky.social
Are you a PhD student interested in using museum collections in your research?

Our next free doctoral training webinar takes place next Wednesday. Join us for guidance and examples of uncovering marginalised and minoritised stories in collections.

collections.reading.ac.uk/whats-on/doc...
Doctoral Training Programme: What's Not There? Absences in Collections | Museums and Collections
Explore techniques to research 'against the grain' and uncover marginalised stories.
collections.reading.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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womenshistnet.bsky.social
#OTD 7 January 1792, Mary Wollstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Women was published. This text was hugely influential and is regarded as one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. #WomensHistory #GenderHist
January 7, 2026 at 11:38 AM
rinnywee.bsky.social
It's my birthday soon, and I am raising money for @bookaidint.bsky.social

They send books to libraries, schools, etc around the world, helping people access stories, education, & possibility.

If you’d like to help:
www.justgiving.com/page/erinsbi...

#BirthdayFundraiser #BooksChangeLives
Erin’s Birthday Books for Book Aid International
Help Erin J raise money to support Book Aid International
www.justgiving.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
rinnywee.bsky.social
🚨 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION KLAXON 🚨
A studio photograph of the man, the myth, the legend, PHIL COLLINS seated at a drum kit, holding drumsticks and leaning casually on a tom drum. He faces the camera with a calm, confident expression. Large cymbals and stage lights frame him from behind, giving the scene a warm, professional concert-style atmosphere. Above text reads: "PSA: If you hit play on "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins at 11:56:20PM this New Year's Eve, the drum fill will welcome you into 2026. Start the year the right way."
December 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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rinnywee.bsky.social
Sussex County Asylum Christmas, 1871.
Service at 11, dinner at 1, a walk if weather allows, then evening entertainment and lights out at 11.15.

Small comforts, even in confinement.

#AsylumHistory #VictorianBritain #ArchiveFind #MedicalHumanities #HistoryOfMentalHealth #ChristmasPast #historian
A black and white photographed page titled “Christmas Arrangements” from the Sussex County Asylum, dated December 1871. It lists the Christmas Day schedule in decorative handwritten script, including workshops and laundry closed, divine service at 11 am, patients’ dinner at 1 pm, a country walk in the afternoon, and evening activities in the class room. It also notes that the porter will lock the doors and ring the bell for lights out at 11.15 pm. Below, it lists entertainment in the recreation hall on December 26, a patients’ Christmas ball on December 27, and a household ball on January 2, 1872.
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
Sussex County Asylum Christmas, 1871.
Service at 11, dinner at 1, a walk if weather allows, then evening entertainment and lights out at 11.15.

Small comforts, even in confinement.

#AsylumHistory #VictorianBritain #ArchiveFind #MedicalHumanities #HistoryOfMentalHealth #ChristmasPast #historian
A black and white photographed page titled “Christmas Arrangements” from the Sussex County Asylum, dated December 1871. It lists the Christmas Day schedule in decorative handwritten script, including workshops and laundry closed, divine service at 11 am, patients’ dinner at 1 pm, a country walk in the afternoon, and evening activities in the class room. It also notes that the porter will lock the doors and ring the bell for lights out at 11.15 pm. Below, it lists entertainment in the recreation hall on December 26, a patients’ Christmas ball on December 27, and a household ball on January 2, 1872.
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
I will be featured on the Sunday Programme on Radio 4 on Sunday 21 December, talking about the Winter Solstice. It will be live from around 7.10 am Sunday but also listenable on the Radio 4 website.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Radio 4 - Sunday
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
It's been over 5 years since Boris Johnson blocked me on Twitter for continually replying "dickhead" to each of his posts, so I should be okay. 🤞😇👍🙌

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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helenerwin.bsky.social
Who knew you'd find special door openers for pixies and tomtens on the NTTransit trains? Take note of the little sign at their eye level 😍
Happy travels tomtens and pixies! #Folklore
@deedeechainey.bsky.social
@folkloringpodcast.bsky.social @njtransit--nec.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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curatorkate.bsky.social
Some of the vaulted ceilings at Peterborough Cathedral still retain their medieval painted decoration…fictive masonry, or ashlaring, with a classic flower motif 😍
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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10/10 no notes
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
rinnywee.bsky.social
Waiting on feedback on final chapter by sup but... I think I have my first final draft done. OF THE WHOLE THESIS. I have intro, chapters, conclusion and all the rest of the shit done. Let the editing begin!

Holy shit you guys.

#phd #phdlife #historian #medicalhistory #skystorians
Screenshot of my thesis title page. It reads: 'I Cannot Conceive a Man Without Thought': Life Courses and Care of Patients at the Sussex County Asylum, 1890-1913, by Erin Louise Johanson, University of Sussex
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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anieska.bsky.social
Isabelle Eberhardt 💕
(+October 21,1897 in Algeria
explorer,writer,Russian origin, traveled dressed as a man.
The first European to experience Sufism in the Maghreb and to bear witness to it in her writings,

"And yet, wandering is liberation, and life along the roads is freedom."
Written in the sand
October 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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khalidlym.bsky.social
Forthcoming in May 2026 @threeroomspress.bsky.social : "The Immortal Journeys of Isabelle Eberhardt" by Hédi A. Jaouad. This new biography of Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) will surely be of interest to many scholars in the field threeroomspress.com/the-immortal... #IsabelleEberhadt #biography
The Immortal Journeys of Isabelle Eberhardt
In Hédi A. Jaouad's new biography, the legendary adventuress emerges as a radically modern figure—crossing boundaries of gender, faith, empire, and identity.
threeroomspress.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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ottomanhistory.bsky.social
📜 From Old Books, 19th Century

“The sigh of separation has reached me; it has burned this soul and heart.
I do not know, O Lord, does that young beloved know of it?”
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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ottomanhistory.bsky.social
📷 Portrait of a Young Lady, Istanbul, 19th Century #history
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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willpooley.bsky.social
this is what i propose: we get a lot of huge funded projects to use AI but actually use the money to pay historians it’s the perfect scam
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
Often tell myself I'm being a pompous a**hole in my writing. Bluntness works well.

Final chapter of my thesis to edit before I have a full final draft. Aiming to submit my #phd in April next year.

Quietly freaking out.
#phdlife #research #histmed #history #historian
Photo of a printed academic paper laid open on a desk, heavily marked with handwritten notes in pen and multiple sections highlighted in orange. Marginal comments include phrases like ‘rewoes to cover whole period’ and ‘this feels pompous.’ Several paragraphs discussing patient labour, moral conduct, and bodily discipline are underlined and bracketed, with footnotes visible at the bottom of the page.
December 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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hollynielsen.bsky.social
Reminder that from the beginning of next year I’m available for work!

Writing, narrative design, historical & narrative consultancy, research, teaching.

I’m particularly fond of applying historical approaches to worldbuilding & storytelling in interactive mediums
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
No surprise that the delightful duo of @romanpalace.bsky.social and @durotrigesdig.bsky.social are foremost in my engagement... #troublemakers
A circular collage titled “Most Interacted” showing dozens of user profile pictures arranged in a dense cluster. At the centre are three larger icons: a cartoon-style portrait of a person in a red hat, the Sussex Past logo, and a red emblem with a stylised figure. Surrounding these are many smaller circular profile images, including photos of people, animals, logos, and artwork, all evenly spaced to form a colourful sphere indicating engagement statistics.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
The library tree is up! This year’s theme is Read Around the World - ornaments made from book covers from every country.

See them all: guides.lib.sussex.ac.uk/c.php?g=7229...

@sussexlibrary.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
A close-up of a decorated library holiday tree featuring miniature book-cover ornaments hanging from purple and blue ribbons. Warm fairy lights are woven through the branches, and small printed book covers from different countries are visible among the greenery. A library holiday tree decorated with small international book-cover ornaments stands next to a framed sign. The sign reads: “The theme of this year’s holiday tree is: READ AROUND THE WORLD. All decorations are covers of books from each country in the world. Please feel free leave your recommendations for your favourite books!” The University of Sussex logo appears at the bottom. A full view of a tall holiday tree in the University of Sussex Library, decorated with miniature book covers tied on with colourful ribbons and illuminated by warm white lights. The tree sits in an open area with brick pillars and library shelving visible in the background. A glass display case decorated with artificial red poinsettias and small red paper ornaments. Inside the case is a festive sign reading “Happy Holidays from the University of Sussex Library,” printed with a botanical winter border.
December 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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drfrancisyoung.bsky.social
I Know What You Did Last Sumer
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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annabookwriter.bsky.social
So here’s the thing: I, a certified Disabled™️ Person, do not actually care if anyone fakes for an extra 20 minutes on the test. I care deeply about how the fear of that very thing puts up flaming hoops disabled people have to jump through.

Maybe listen to disabled folk on this one.
mtsw.bsky.social mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · Dec 2
Balancing "no person with a disability should be denied accommodations" with "it's important to discourage non-disabled people from pretending to be disabled to take advantage of these accommodations" is really difficult and I don't have a great answer for what anyone should do about it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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magicnotwitches.bsky.social
✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
rinnywee.bsky.social
Strike fatigue is real. Especially when we continue to see that strike action doesn't give any real results.
davehitchcock.bsky.social Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · Dec 2
Unfortunately the HE 2025 ballot failed at 39% turnout. I have written about why and about what desperately needs to change in UCU's national structures off the back of this result. Some HEC members need to chi up and understand their role in all this, and how disconnected they are from members.
The HE Ballot failed, now what?
If you’re reading this it is because today the UCU’s 2025 national ballot over pay and conditions in universities has failed. The last time…
hitchcockian.medium.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM