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Official Bluesky account for Britain and the World. We are a group of scholars from around the world who share an interest in Britain and its engagements around the globe. Learn more about us and become a member: https://britainandtheworld.org/

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · 25d

🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL🚨
#batw2026 is celebrating two decades over two weeks!

Join us online 18-19 April 2026 or in person in Boston 24-25 April 2026!

Check out and share the CFP. You won’t want to miss it! britainandtheworld.org/2026-20-year...

2026 - 20 Years of BATW Events Page — Britain and the World

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks @plottingpapist.bsky.social for taking the lead on this. Let us know if you want to be added to these sessions!

Sarah Donovan @plottingpapist.bsky.social · 20d

Just had a fantastic virtual writing session with some @batw.bsky.social folks. The #BATW community really is the best! Let me know if you’d like to join us for our need writing group meeting on October 16th!

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · 19d

While our illustrious Jake Ivey pounds the pavement in Boston for #batw2026 preparations, you should be submitting those abstracts so you can join us online or in person. Can’t wait to see you as we celebrate 20 years over 2 weeks!

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · 25d

2026 - 20 Years of BATW Events Page — Britain and the World

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · 26d

Have you missed us? We have some exciting news coming your way so stay tuned. #batw2026

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Aug 5

It’s hard to believe that we’re already in August, but here we are!

This is your reminder to check the email from 26 July with a reminder for the paper prize submission, a link for the conference survey, and a first-ever BATW virtual writing group!

Can’t wait to hear from you!

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 30

My brain is obviously still tired from all the excitement. *that emerge*

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you for all of your help!

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our sincere thanks to all of you who participated in #batw2025. We couldn’t do what we do without YOU. The conversations, friendships, and scholarship that emerges from every conference motivates us to do our best every year.

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 28

So glad you could join us!

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 27

So happy you joined us! Hopefully you’ll participate again.

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 27

#batw2025 friends, we are currently planted at St. Peter’s Tavern on Seel St. We’ll be here for a couple hours. Stay tuned.

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 27

Our tour of and excursions about town begins at 4:30. Meet outside the conference center reception (John Foster building) then.

See you soon. #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 27

Last panels, friends! So many good ones to choose from. #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great conversations and delicious food here at #batw2025.

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

Enjoying the views and the crowd at the conference dinner. If you’ve registered for the dinner but haven’t arrived yet, we’ll see you soon! #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

#batw2025 #skystorians

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Chet DeFonso @chetdefonso.bsky.social · Jun 26

#batw2025

Chet DeFonso @chetdefonso.bsky.social · Jun 26

#batw25 Scenes of a Conference. Britain and the World 2025 at Liverpool John Moores University.

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

It’s your last chance to see some panels during day 2. Don’t miss out! #batw2025

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Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great lunchtime roundtable about “Public History and Contested Pasts” #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 26

Rise and shine BATWers! We have coffee and registration at 8:00 followed by three great panels that begin at 8:30.

See you soon! #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks for choosing us! So glad to have you here this year.

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Enjoying Dr. Christienna Fryar’s Plenary Lecture, “Fears of Jim Crow: Jamaica at the Dawn of the American Century.” At Liverpool John Moores.

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 25

As the last panels conclude, don’t forget to join us for the Plenary with Christienna Fryar in G01 followed by the Welcome Reception across the street! #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ok, friends. Time to post your panels. What are you learning? What’s the panel topic?

Friends who care, share! #batw2025

Britain and the World @batw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to see you again! #batw2025

Boydell & Brewer @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you're at the Britain and the World Conference in Liverpool this week, stop by our stand to browse the latest titles (at 50% off) and chat to our Editorial Director Michael Middeke #BATW2025 #skystorians @batw.bsky.social‬