Shipping out full class sets of our Billy Waters graphic novel was tiring work for our resident office pup, but we've still got plenty in stock!

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Leather restraint collars like this were used in 19th- & 20th-century psychiatric hospitals. The original version of this replica was found at Hanwell “Pauper and Lunatic Asylum” in 1930, and it was used alongside manacles and straightjackets to prevent patients from moving.

Just recorded episode of podcast 'Famous People You've Never Heard Of' with @selenarosescott, Ben Marsh @ageofrev.bsky.social and host Lottie Walker, about our project 'Billy Waters: Songs from the Shadows'.

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Shout-out to collaborator @angelcakepie2.bsky.social!

In cooperation with @englishassoc, our friend @drmarylshannon is presenting a FREE online workshop detailing how the story of Billy Waters can help English teachers to diversify their teaching in an innovative and engaging way.

Reserve your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diversifyi...

If you're a #historyteacher focusing on #blackbritishhistory, #migration, #disabilityhistory, or #empire, then our newest FREE resource is for you! Check out Billy Waters: Songs from the Shadows: ageofrevolution.org/home/billy-waters 🎻