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Matt Taylor

@matttayl.bsky.social

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Historian of sport and other things. Author of Sport and the Home Front (2020) and World of Sport (2024)

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Matt Taylor @matttayl.bsky.social · Dec 10

Today is publication day for World of Sport. It foregrounds sport as a key element of transnational and global history from the mid C19th to the 1960s and emphasises the connections, interactions and circulations in the making of modern sport across the globe.
www.routledge.com/World-of-Spo...

World of Sport: Transnational and Connected Histories

World of Sport examines the development of modern sport from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1960s in the light of transnational approaches to history. Critically probing existing studies and offeri...

www.routledge.com

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 11d

We’ll be at Craven Cottage June 11-13

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

What on earth is a "pause" when timescales remain the same? This is very difficult to understand as it stands.

Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨BREAKING🚨

Patrick Vallance announces three-month pause in REF.

Science minister announces hiatus but says results for next Research Excellence Framework still on track for 2029.

Free to read:
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

Vallance announces three-month pause in REF - Research Professional News

Science minister announces hiatus but says results still on track for 2029

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Aug 21

'Reflections on Football Club tours, cultural encounters and transnational history'. NEW Soccer and Society Journal article published by @icshc.bsky.social Prof. Matt Taylor - www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #sportshistory @matttayl.bsky.social

Chapter 11 Reflections on Football Club tours, cultural encounters and transnational history

Peter Beck’s study shows that the tours of Football League clubs were a significant component of the history of football from 1900 to 1939. Reflecting and, where relevant, building upon Beck’s work...

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Dr Alexander Jackson @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social · Jul 18

Just finished a blog on the rivalry between England and Italy in women's football and now ready for a rest!

Should be out next week, but here is bit of the unused research - a lovely spread from the programme for the 1985 Mundialito, with lots of great photos of the Azzurri.

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 2

Honoured to chair this seminar on Monday on #womenscycling and #visualculture. Tamsin is a great historian and scholar who’s work is always top notch, so be sure to give this podcast episode a listen ☺️

Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our latest episode sees Tamsin Johnson of #NTU presenting her work on visual culture in women’s cycling between 1880-1939 as part of our seminar series at @ihr.bsky.social

You can listen via the link ⬇️ or wherever you listen to your podcasts

hhttps://shows.acast.com/sport-in-history-podcast

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Matt McDowell @yorkhillyankee.bsky.social · Jun 27

Anyway, in less words-have-two-meanings chat, today I gave a radio interview, and you might even hear it on Monday. In which I discuss my ongoing book project on the Island Games.

Purple banner, with text "BBC Radio Orkney".

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 25

'The FIFA Master and Women's Sport'.
Article by @icshc.bsky.social FIFA Master Humanities of Sport Module Coordinator, James Panter - www.cies.ch/cies/news/ne... #sportshistory #WomenInSport #Femaleleaders #WEURO2025 #FIFAWWC #MadeFromMore

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sonicbondpub.bsky.social @sonicbondpub.bsky.social · Jun 22

Did you know that you can buy Thin Lizzy On Track as an Ebook?

For those of you who prefer to read from a screen, the Ebook version is available now from Amazon or wherever you buy your books!

#thinlizzy #classicrock #bluesrock #jailbreak #guitarrock #ebook #musicbook #70srock

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sonicbondpub.bsky.social @sonicbondpub.bsky.social · Jun 23

Did you know that you can buy Kansas On Track as an Ebook?

For those of you who prefer to read from a screen, the Ebook version is available now from Amazon or wherever you buy your books!

#kansasband #leftoverture #progrock #bluesrock #carryonwaywardson #ebook #musicbook #70srock

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sonicbondpub.bsky.social @sonicbondpub.bsky.social · Jun 23

Dave Grohl & Foo Fighters On Track is now available to pre-order as an Ebook!

For those of you who prefer to read from a screen, you can acquire the Ebook version from Amazon or wherever you buy your books!

#davegrohl #foofighters #90srock #00srock #hardrock #ebook #musicbook #alternativerock

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Interested in the history, heritage and traditions of sport? Why not apply for our @icshc.bsky.social Online MA in Sports History and Culture? Applications for September start NOW OPEN! Further information at this link - www.dmu.ac.uk/study/course... #sportshistory #culture #WorldCup #Olympics

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Martin Polley @historymartin.bsky.social · Jun 18

My piece on athlete Ron Hill (1938-2021) is now in Oxford DNB. Hill gained multiple honours in cross-country and distance running, and used the skills from his PhD in textile design to create a clothing range. Oxford DNB is a subscription service: check your library www.oxforddnb.com/newsitem/894...

A monochrome photo of a white male athlete celebrating at the end of a race on a running track. He has his right arm raised as he crosses the line, and he has got a big smile. He is wearing a strong vest and white shorts, and the number 108 on his vest. Behind him is part of the stadium's grandstand, packed with spectators.

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · Jun 16

****NEW SEMINAR ALERT****

Also PSA: As this is the last seminar of the 2024/25 academic year, we’re currently looking for speakers for the 2025/26 academic year. So if you’re interested in presenting at @ihr.bsky.social, reach out to me or @rafnicholson.bsky.social on here to find out more

Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our next seminar is only 2 weeks away, where we’ll be joined by Tamsin Johnson of @NottmTrentUni will be presenting her paper titled: Visions of Feminine modernity: Cycling, Self-Propulsion and power (1880-1939).

Please sign up via the link below ⬇️

www.history.ac.uk/events/visio...

Visions of Feminine modernity: Cycling, Self-Propulsion and power (1880-1939)

www.history.ac.uk

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

3/3 Manchester City FC legend, Colin Bell. Oxford DNB entry by @icshc.bsky.social Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1... #sportshistory #MCFC

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

2/3 Footballer and broadcaster, Jimmy Greaves. Oxford DNB entry by @icshc.bsky.social Emeritus Prof. Dilwyn Porter www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1... #sportshistory #football #jimmygreaves

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

1/3 New #sportshistory Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB) entries published by members of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture.
#football #broadcasting

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

1/4 New #sportshistory Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB) entries published by members of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture.
#Running #Boxing

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

4/4 Former British and European champion boxer, Kirkland Laing. Known as the 'Gifted One', he won 43 of his 56 fights as a professional. Oxford DNB entry by @icshc.bsky.social Prof. Matt Taylor @matttayl.bsky.social www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1... #sportshistory #boxing

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

3/4 Athlete, textile designer and entrepreneur, Ron Hill, Oxford DNB entry by @icshc.bsky.social Emeritus Prof. Martin Polley @historymartin.bsky.social www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1... #sportshistory #running

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 17

2/4 British Boxer Brian Harper (known as Brian London) - English heavyweight title holder between 1944 and 1945. Oxford DNB entry by @icshc.bsky.social Prof. Matt Taylor @matttayl.bsky.social www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1... #sportshistory #boxing

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 13

This time last week we welcomed a host of academic and industry experts to De Montfort University and the @icshc.bsky.social for our 'Sport and Fashion' study day with @sportingheritage.bsky.social and @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social. Picture by @icshc.bsky.social James Panter. #SportandFashion

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · Jun 12

We’re looking forward to travelling to Belfast today & covering #footycon25.

We’ll be posting on all our social media channels which you can find via the link in our bio.

Good luck to @garyjames.bsky.social and the organisers for what’s sure to be a great conference ⚽️🏈

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Raf Nicholson @rafnicholson.bsky.social · Jun 11

#Solidarity #stopthecuts @bournemouthucu.bsky.social

Raf on the picket line, wearing a pink UCU beanie, holding a placard which reads: “Stop the cuts at Bournemouth University. Protect the future of education.”

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · Jun 11

Great Historic England film about the recent Blue Plaque unveiling for the footballer and a Plymouth Argyle FC legend - Jack Leslie. It features @icshc.bsky.social Emeritus Professor + Blue Plaque Panel Member, Martin Polley @historymartin.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGCG... #sportshistory

Jack Leslie Should Have Been England’s First Black Footballer

YouTube video by Historic England

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Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social · Jun 9

What can hockey kits tell us about gender & change in sport? Emmy Sale ‪@dmuleicester.bsky.social‬ research is uncovering the untold history of women's field hockey clothing in partnership with @‌TheHockeyMuseum for #SportAndFashion Month.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2xty23fv

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