Prof Kevin Linch
@kevinlinch.bsky.social
Professor of British History at the University of Leeds. Historian of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century British history, especially Napoleonic Wars. Love archives. Into photography in a part-time, amateur way.
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It wasn’t a dream…
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
December 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It wasn’t a dream…
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell really did join me & Liam Telfer @liamtelfer.bsky.social on the Napoleonic Wars Pod @napwarspod.bsky.social last night.
As Sean put it ‘we could have talked all night’.
We also discovered which is Bernard’s favourite book from the Sharpe series.
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Bernard Cornwell and Sean Bean will be appearing in a joint interview for The Napoleonic Wars Podcast.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Bernard Cornwell and Sean Bean will be appearing in a joint interview for The Napoleonic Wars Podcast.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
If you’ve got a question for them, post it below and we’ll pick the best.
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Although a little late, it was an absolute pleasure to have been able to present at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social last Friday about some elements of my thesis. My family was even able to attend; after all, a good audience (in-person and online) makes this all worthwhile!
Photo by Simon Hendley.
Photo by Simon Hendley.
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Although a little late, it was an absolute pleasure to have been able to present at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social last Friday about some elements of my thesis. My family was even able to attend; after all, a good audience (in-person and online) makes this all worthwhile!
Photo by Simon Hendley.
Photo by Simon Hendley.
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In just over a week, our last livestream of the year with @1812andallthat.bsky.social speaking on one of the best known privates of the War of 1812, Shadrach Byfield!
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
December 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
In just over a week, our last livestream of the year with @1812andallthat.bsky.social speaking on one of the best known privates of the War of 1812, Shadrach Byfield!
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
www.historysymposium.com/eamonn-okeefe/
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We’re recruiting for a SHAPE Commercialisation Manager (0.8fte) at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. This exciting new role will support early-stage enterprise and commercialisation in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy. Deadline 4.1.26 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Commercialisation Manager - Social Science, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE)
Interviews are expected to be held on the 15 January 2025This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you keen to work in a fast paced,...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We’re recruiting for a SHAPE Commercialisation Manager (0.8fte) at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. This exciting new role will support early-stage enterprise and commercialisation in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy. Deadline 4.1.26 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
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Applications for the Caird Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich are now open - www.rmg.co.uk/collections/... It looks like a great opportunity to work on a fantastic collection and collaborate with some brilliant staff.
Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich
Apply for funding to support research at Royal Museums Greenwich through our Caird Research Fellowships
www.rmg.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Applications for the Caird Fellowships at Royal Museums Greenwich are now open - www.rmg.co.uk/collections/... It looks like a great opportunity to work on a fantastic collection and collaborate with some brilliant staff.
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Could you be our next LGBTQ+ intern?🏳️🌈
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Could you be our next LGBTQ+ intern?🏳️🌈
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We want a University of Leeds student who's passionate about sharing hidden voices.📣This internship will explore how we can invite researchers to view collections through an LGBTQ+ lens. 🔍
If this sounds like you, apply now! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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📢 Call for Contributions 📢
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📢 Call for Contributions 📢
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
The Journal of British Studies seeks submissions for a special series of short essays to be published over the course of 2026 on the topic of “1776: Views from the British World.”
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PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
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🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.
Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
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Why aren’t Police Records in England & Wales covered by the Public Records Act? We've been campaigning on this since 2012 - blog for more info:
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
September 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Why aren’t Police Records in England & Wales covered by the Public Records Act? We've been campaigning on this since 2012 - blog for more info:
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
www.campaignforrecords.org/blog/why-arent-police-records-covered-by-the-public-records-act
#publicaccountability
of interest @andyburnham.bsky.social ?
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We have two jobs at KCL History!
16-month post in Modern Irish and/or British History: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU178/l...
And 5-year post in Early Modern Europe & The World: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...
(both to start in January 2026)
16-month post in Modern Irish and/or British History: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU178/l...
And 5-year post in Early Modern Europe & The World: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...
(both to start in January 2026)
Lecturer in Irish/British History at King's College London
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer in Irish/British History on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We have two jobs at KCL History!
16-month post in Modern Irish and/or British History: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU178/l...
And 5-year post in Early Modern Europe & The World: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...
(both to start in January 2026)
16-month post in Modern Irish and/or British History: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU178/l...
And 5-year post in Early Modern Europe & The World: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...
(both to start in January 2026)
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With me finally wrapping up my PhD, I can also announce that I will be speaking at @NAM_London on Friday 5 December, 12-1pm, about the fencibles, civil-military relations, and martial masculinity. I'll be there in person, but it can be watched online *and* is free!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/fen...
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/fen...
The Fencible Regiments in Britain and Ireland, 1793-1802
Join Rory Butcher as he shares the ‘forgotten’ history of the Fencible Regiments, assessing their role during the period of deep national crisis that accompanied the Wars of the French Revolution.
www.nam.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
With me finally wrapping up my PhD, I can also announce that I will be speaking at @NAM_London on Friday 5 December, 12-1pm, about the fencibles, civil-military relations, and martial masculinity. I'll be there in person, but it can be watched online *and* is free!
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/fen...
www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/fen...
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New in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society'
'Irish Catholic Recruitment into the British Army
during the American Revolution: A Case Study
of the 46th Regiment of Foot', by Sadie Sunderland bit.ly/4m80z84
What can Irish recruitment tell us about the complexity of the C18th military? 1/2
'Irish Catholic Recruitment into the British Army
during the American Revolution: A Case Study
of the 46th Regiment of Foot', by Sadie Sunderland bit.ly/4m80z84
What can Irish recruitment tell us about the complexity of the C18th military? 1/2
September 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
New in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society'
'Irish Catholic Recruitment into the British Army
during the American Revolution: A Case Study
of the 46th Regiment of Foot', by Sadie Sunderland bit.ly/4m80z84
What can Irish recruitment tell us about the complexity of the C18th military? 1/2
'Irish Catholic Recruitment into the British Army
during the American Revolution: A Case Study
of the 46th Regiment of Foot', by Sadie Sunderland bit.ly/4m80z84
What can Irish recruitment tell us about the complexity of the C18th military? 1/2
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If The Thieving AI Company Can Survive The Legal Settlement, Then It Is Not Big Enough | Defector
There is an easy answer to the question “How long does it take to write a book?” but it is not a true one. The easy answer is the duration between when you actually start putting your pen down on the ...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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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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August 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
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Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Modern British History- UCL - History Department #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNW277/a...
Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Modern British History at UCL
Discover Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Modern British History jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
www.jobs.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Modern British History- UCL - History Department #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNW277/a...
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Our friends at the Army Records Society have launched another round of their fellowship programme, which offers funding over three years to create a volume in their long-running primary source series. Details at www.smh-hq.org/opps/jobs.html.
Jobs and Fellowships | The Society for Military History
www.smh-hq.org
July 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our friends at the Army Records Society have launched another round of their fellowship programme, which offers funding over three years to create a volume in their long-running primary source series. Details at www.smh-hq.org/opps/jobs.html.
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Two records specialist roles on Parliamentary records at TNA. Closing at the end of July: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Quick Check Needed
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
June 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Two records specialist roles on Parliamentary records at TNA. Closing at the end of July: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
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And I forgot to add you can listen to our podcast on this project - The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland - featuring Zoe Reid (pictured in the article) here sites.libsyn.com/448569/beyon...
June 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
And I forgot to add you can listen to our podcast on this project - The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland - featuring Zoe Reid (pictured in the article) here sites.libsyn.com/448569/beyon...
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Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding
Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#History #PrisonHistory 🗃️
Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#History #PrisonHistory 🗃️
Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding
Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding
Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#History #PrisonHistory 🗃️
Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#History #PrisonHistory 🗃️
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@zwhitehistory.bsky.social @graemecallister.bsky.social & other fine historical minds will be joining me here, in the Waterloo Gallery at Apsley House, London, on 11 October 2025 for a Black History Month event "The Black Soldiers of Waterloo". Put us in your calendar! #history #blackhistory #London
June 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@zwhitehistory.bsky.social @graemecallister.bsky.social & other fine historical minds will be joining me here, in the Waterloo Gallery at Apsley House, London, on 11 October 2025 for a Black History Month event "The Black Soldiers of Waterloo". Put us in your calendar! #history #blackhistory #London
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In today's episode, Kevin Linch joins us to cover all things rank and file recruitment. Join us as we discuss and uncover the truth behind ‘Sharpe’s Regiment’
Listen at
open.spotify.com/episode/6uoj...
Listen at
open.spotify.com/episode/6uoj...
June 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
In today's episode, Kevin Linch joins us to cover all things rank and file recruitment. Join us as we discuss and uncover the truth behind ‘Sharpe’s Regiment’
Listen at
open.spotify.com/episode/6uoj...
Listen at
open.spotify.com/episode/6uoj...
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Research Fellow in Global Health History x2- University of Leeds - Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures - School of History #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNE369/r...
Research Fellow in Global Health History x2 at University of Leeds
Recruiting now: Research Fellow in Global Health History x2 on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
May 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Research Fellow in Global Health History x2- University of Leeds - Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures - School of History #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNE369/r...