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Dr Claire Cunnington

@drcisme.bsky.social

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By day a researcher fighting for a better life for the traumatised, by night asleep. Currently writing about a Victorian VIP #CSE scandal. Co-convenor of the BSA Global Histories and Sociology Study Group. Agent: Jason Bartholomew, BKS. she/her

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · Nov 26

Introductory post. I'm a researcher and mother of multitudes (no really!). My original degree was archaeology then later I did an MA in social research and PhD in Sociology. I research recovering from childhood sexual abuse (CSA) both now and in the past. My posts aren't always grim!

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 27m

OMG really?! Fascinating!

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 36m

How interesting! When I was a (traumatised) kid I used to paint eyes in flames over and over again. Thought it was just me!

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 23h

Could not agree with you more.

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 4d

Not so #tinyjoys was an afternoon spent at the Fitzwilliam museum. Art and archaeology. Heaven!

Roman bust. Looks like Neptune with a fabulous beard.

Baboon and ?Anubis pots. The baboon is a bit disappointed in you but still loves you.

Joan of Arc by Rossetti. Joan has gorgeous red hair and is holding a sword whilst clearly communing with God.

The Bridesmaid by Millais. Again she has gorgeous flowing red hair and it putting something through a gold wedding ring. Maybe pomegranate? I know they loved their pomegranates.

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LSE Library @lselibrary.bsky.social · 6d

📆EVENT Thu 30 Oct 4-6pm: The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885.
Discover the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885 and explore the archives with @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...

The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885

Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

I'll get in touch once I've read your book. 🙂

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

No thank you! I heard about your book and ordered it straight away. One day I want to compare the two - CSE in poverty and the 'VIP' version. Particularly the outcomes for the exploited girls.

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

Your book is literally right next to my screen and next to be read.

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

I also want to understand why a woman would run such an awful business, how the men justified what they did and how it could be ignored by the authorities for so long. Could not be more relevant today.

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

I'm writing a book about a woman who procured early teenage girls for rich men, including politicians and princes. It's a true story. It happened back in 1885 and I'm constantly surprised by how little has changed. The book tells the girls story, people with hopes and fears just like you. 1/2

Newspaper text says 'Social Scabs. The Higher Levels of London Permeated with Moral Leprosy. The Journal of Ma'am Jeffries and its Astounding Entries. An Appalling Record of Immorality Among the 'Better Classes' - New Yorkers Involved.'

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 7d

OMG all of this.

Ruth Holliday @ruthholliday.bsky.social · 8d

Rape crisis centres are closing due to lack of funds. Violent misogyny is skyrocketing online and off. But gender based violence is only weaponized against migrants and trans women, never tackled and taken seriously in its own right. apple.news/AjjROSc0kSGS...

Top cop warns of 'distraction' from threat facing women — Sky News

Helen Millichap told Sky News that the

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 8d

Only few tickets still available for this FREE event. Come along and hear from me and @carolinederry.bsky.social

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 27d

I'm writing a book about an 1885 scandal where young girls were exploited and sold to rich men. If you want to hear about my research, as well as @carolinederry.bsky.social work on the case, join us at the Women's Library in October.

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...

The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885

Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.

www.eventbrite.com

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 10d

Bit late but just watched the first episode of #humans on the BBC and it's amazing how much it's all changed since I did my archaeology and prehistory degree back in the early 90's.

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 10d

Don't get me started on Geoffrey of bloody Monmouth

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 11d

Last night I had many stress dreams and in the middle I woke up with this in my head. It is still there! Don't click - you won't thank me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0V5...

Keith Harris & Orville i wish i could Fiy on the-keith-harris-show 1,11,1982

YouTube video by blue water

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 12d

That's great! Well done you.

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 13d

New picture in the downstairs loo. #tinyjoys

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 14d

What? Now I am too!

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 15d

Royal College of Nursing Endorsement

Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.'…

Royal College of Nursing Endorsement

Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.' Watch 'Flow' here: To see the resource pack too go here:

clairecunnington.com

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 16d

I have autistic kids and you know what - they are utterly perfect - exactly who they are supposed to be - just like trans and non-binary people. Diversity and difference is a good thing. When did we turn away from just letting people be? Why did we move away from celebrating difference?

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 20d

Am continuing the musical education of my teenage triplets. Last week I was playing The Who and telling them about Keith Moon blowing up toilets. Today it was Folsom Prison Blues and one of the best lyrics ever 'I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die.' Perhaps I should lighten it up a bit.

Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 20d

The new Spinal Tap film is really good. Better than expected. Might partly be the flashback to the 90's but at least I remember them unlike @mattcunnington.bsky.social

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Dr Claire Cunnington @drcisme.bsky.social · 27d

The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885

Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.

www.eventbrite.com

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Moose Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 21d

Cartoon. A doctor speaking to a heavily pregnant woman: "Well, Mrs Heath Robinson, it seems the contraptions have started"

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Friends of The Women's Library @fotwl.bsky.social · 22d

Hello Bluesky!

We are an independent group of Friends that support The Women's Library at LSE through fundraising, donations, publicity, advice, and activities.

Find out more about our history and our work here:
friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk

Friends of the Women's Library – The Friends of The Women’s Library support the preservation and use of one of the most important collections on women’s history in the UK.

friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk

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