Nina Baker
@ninabake2.bsky.social
Independent engineering historian: women in engineering, motoring, aviation, construction. Writing book on women's motoring clubs worldwide.
Ex-MN. Ex-Deacon Hammermen of Glasgow. OBE.
No profile? I won't follow you
https://womenengineerssite.wordpress.com
Ex-MN. Ex-Deacon Hammermen of Glasgow. OBE.
No profile? I won't follow you
https://womenengineerssite.wordpress.com
IMO he is the most authentic aspect of tha Academy.
January 17, 2026 at 9:53 PM
IMO he is the most authentic aspect of tha Academy.
Wow, how great to hear some statemanship taking place in the world!
January 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Wow, how great to hear some statemanship taking place in the world!
I read all his books when I was in my teens, not realising then how right wing his views were. Having said that, the 2 books pictured each had interesting things to say about how the world might turn out differently.
January 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I read all his books when I was in my teens, not realising then how right wing his views were. Having said that, the 2 books pictured each had interesting things to say about how the world might turn out differently.
Excellent. It sounds like a great project, as some will def be worth an airing.
Let me know if any of the students want to know about women in engineering in the (later part of) era.
Let me know if any of the students want to know about women in engineering in the (later part of) era.
January 17, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Excellent. It sounds like a great project, as some will def be worth an airing.
Let me know if any of the students want to know about women in engineering in the (later part of) era.
Let me know if any of the students want to know about women in engineering in the (later part of) era.
What a wonderful assignment. You/they should publish them all!
January 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
What a wonderful assignment. You/they should publish them all!
But surely only Mr Boothby imparts that?
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
But surely only Mr Boothby imparts that?
Looks like top bread!
January 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Looks like top bread!
The post office managed to sit on a hamper of cheeses sent to relatives for christmas, for over 2 weeks, so we asked for another. Our relatives were thrilled to get both. Eventually.
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The post office managed to sit on a hamper of cheeses sent to relatives for christmas, for over 2 weeks, so we asked for another. Our relatives were thrilled to get both. Eventually.
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Compare it to, say, military or maritime academies taking in cadets for professional training & officer commissions. Cadets are recruited on character, aptitude and capacity to learn what is to be taught, rather less on what they can already do.
Compare it to, say, military or maritime academies taking in cadets for professional training & officer commissions. Cadets are recruited on character, aptitude and capacity to learn what is to be taught, rather less on what they can already do.
January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Compare it to, say, military or maritime academies taking in cadets for professional training & officer commissions. Cadets are recruited on character, aptitude and capacity to learn what is to be taught, rather less on what they can already do.
Compare it to, say, military or maritime academies taking in cadets for professional training & officer commissions. Cadets are recruited on character, aptitude and capacity to learn what is to be taught, rather less on what they can already do.
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I don't hate it but the whole vibe of the academy and cadets feels wrong. TBF this is an extension of its represenation throughout the franchise: the cadets arrive already amazingly expert at all sorts of things such that it seems hard to know what the academy might add.
I don't hate it but the whole vibe of the academy and cadets feels wrong. TBF this is an extension of its represenation throughout the franchise: the cadets arrive already amazingly expert at all sorts of things such that it seems hard to know what the academy might add.
January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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I don't hate it but the whole vibe of the academy and cadets feels wrong. TBF this is an extension of its represenation throughout the franchise: the cadets arrive already amazingly expert at all sorts of things such that it seems hard to know what the academy might add.
I don't hate it but the whole vibe of the academy and cadets feels wrong. TBF this is an extension of its represenation throughout the franchise: the cadets arrive already amazingly expert at all sorts of things such that it seems hard to know what the academy might add.
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As huge fans of Amy Johnson, we were really intrigued by the photo above, which was recently posted by @politicdormouse.bsky.social. We had never seen it previously. Our crack research team quickly busied itself tracking down its source … | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 📚 | 🧵 1/4
Pauline Gower
Much has been written about Pauline Gower in recent years – in books and articles in newspapers and magazines. She has also been featured in a number of television documentaries about the Wom…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
As huge fans of Amy Johnson, we were really intrigued by the photo above, which was recently posted by @politicdormouse.bsky.social. We had never seen it previously. Our crack research team quickly busied itself tracking down its source … | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 📚 | 🧵 1/4
Rising Tide report downloadable here: www.aber.ac.uk/waxcap/downl...
www.aber.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Rising Tide report downloadable here: www.aber.ac.uk/waxcap/downl...
I too cannot find my copy of Rising Tide although I have the government's letter to Nancy with their response to it. I am fairly sure I met her, possibly when I was helping to run AWISE or the Scottish women in SET programme.
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I too cannot find my copy of Rising Tide although I have the government's letter to Nancy with their response to it. I am fairly sure I met her, possibly when I was helping to run AWISE or the Scottish women in SET programme.
I am fairly sure I may have many years ago. I only recall her referred to as Nancy Lane.
January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I am fairly sure I may have many years ago. I only recall her referred to as Nancy Lane.
OK, so that wasn't totally clear from just having access to the contents page!!
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January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
OK, so that wasn't totally clear from just having access to the contents page!!
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I was nearly late for a talk on Wednesday because my train was delayed by a squirrel on the line.
January 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I was nearly late for a talk on Wednesday because my train was delayed by a squirrel on the line.
Living in Scotland, I find the title of the final part a bit on the condescending side.......
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Living in Scotland, I find the title of the final part a bit on the condescending side.......
I can also recommend this by my friend Erica Stary:
www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Arent-...
www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Arent-...
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I can also recommend this by my friend Erica Stary:
www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Arent-...
www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Arent-...