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Dr Jessamy Carlson

@jessamycarlson.bsky.social

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Archivist. Historian. Knitter. Walker. Guider. Mama. Half deaf.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Nov 28

Hello folks. The launch of my book “Approved Schools for Girls in England 1933-1973” will be at The National Archives in Kew in the early evening of January 14th. It’s hybrid but would be lovely to see some friendly faces in person. More details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

Book launch: Approved School for Girls in England, 1933-1973

Join us for the launch of Jessamy Carlson's monograph ‘Approved School for Girls in England, 1933-1973’

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · 23d

Mystery anonymous person, you have concealed yourself very neatly but your very generous donation has topped me up to a solid £1000! Thank you! That’s four full days of a Macmillan nurse and many people who will benefit from your generosity! THANK YOU X

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 12

There’s a webinar coming up to launch Spaces, Places & Belonging! Learn about the new AHRC funded Community Hub, which will support inclusive, community led research across the UK GLAM and heritage sectors.
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Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub Launch Webinar

Learn about the new AHRC funded Community Hub, which will support inclusive, community led research across the UK GLAM and heritage sectors.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 26d

Delighted to have been part of this @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy 'On the Record' podcast, for #Railway200!

With @jessamycarlson.bsky.social & James Cronan (both of TNA), we discuss strikes, travel ... & yes, accidents, to look at railway people!

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On the Record: People of the Railways

In this episode, we uncover the personal stories behind Britain’s railway history—from tragedy and resilience to the everyday journeys that shaped a nation.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · 25d

Let the fun begin.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m optimistic our paths will cross again!

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Sep 4

An excellent couple of days of PhD supervision training completed. Excellent to finally meet @adamchapman.bsky.social and @justincolson.bsky.social in person, amongst many other fine folks

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 30

I am hoping to be back north again before Xmas so once I have dates I shall let you know x

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 30

And thank you very much for donating!

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 30

I absolutely am doing Northumberland. It’s a slightly mad weekend trip 😜

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 30

Final training walk for the Macmillan Mighty Hike in a fortnight. Will I run a marathon? Absolutely not. Will I walk one with pre-advertised snack breaks? Absolutely.

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Image shows a map of a route between Richmond and Waterloo, and the statistics (18 miles or 29km in 5 hours 45 mins)

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 16

Enjoyed this sign at the parish church in Whitby today…

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 12

A well earned stiff drink too. Good to see you today x

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 12

Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub Launch Webinar

Learn about the new AHRC funded Community Hub, which will support inclusive, community led research across the UK GLAM and heritage sectors.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our family have great faith in the Cats Estate Agency and in due course I am sure another will make its way to us.

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Neil Johnston @nejohnst.bsky.social · Aug 4

We're recruiting for a new role in the Early Modern team at TNA to help us integrate the Parliamentary Archives. I'm looking for someone with an expertise in pre-modern Westminster Parliament so we can join the executive, legislative and judicial collections www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD893/r...

Records Specialist - Early Modern Parliament at The National Archives

Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ah, she looks like an excellent feline. Very sorry to hear of your loss too.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

She was. A small and shouty old battleaxe. And we adored her. Fortunately our youngest, Fred, has taken up the mantle of being the shoutiest cat in the household with gusto.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Oh wow. That’s amazing. She was quite a character!

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

She was such a pretty thing. Tiny though. Fred, our gallomphing MC, used to actually step over her to get to his breakfast. She made up for it in noise. So small. So LOUD.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

I had the privilege of working with her during our Cold War season in 2019 and she was extraordinary to spend time with. Rest well, Dame Stella.

Sky News @news.sky.com · Aug 4

BREAKING: Dame Stella Rimington, who was the first female director general of MI5, has died, her family has announced news.sky.com/story/dame-s...

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died

Dame Stella Rimington, who was the first female director general of MI5, has died, her family has announced.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

The vet was at pains to tell us that a) she was almost off the charts and b) she was the equivalent of 112 human years!

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

She was. Her previous people gave her away on gumtree and she was the sweetest little cat. Always here for a senior cat!

Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

She graced you with her presence and you were accordingly honoured. **nods**

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Said a sad farewell to our very elderly tabby cat earlier. She has been the oldest cat on the books at the vets for ages, at the grand old age of at least twenty four. She’s been ours for twelve of those and we loved her for all of that time. Rest well Molly.

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Dr Jessamy Carlson @jessamycarlson.bsky.social · Jul 12

So sorry to hear this Melinda. Thinking of you xx