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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · 8h

Blue plaque’s up at Gipton Old Fire Station! With thanks to @leedscivictrust.bsky.social

Blue plaque commemorating the Gipton Fire Station

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · 13d

It’s a great, provocative piece and should be read widely Sam. And my pleasure 👍🏻

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Sam Grinsell @samgrinsell.bsky.social · 13d

Very pleased that my piece 'Urban history as urgent work, an argument for disciplinary promiscuity' has been published in @urbanhistory.bsky.social doi.org/10.1017/S096...
Many thanks to @mctom.bsky.social for organising the roundtable that got these thoughts going back in 2023! #UrbanHist #EnvHums

Urban history as urgent work, an argument for disciplinary promiscuity | Urban History | Cambridge Core

Urban history as urgent work, an argument for disciplinary promiscuity

doi.org

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Latest version of What is Urban History?, published in Korean! A true transnational volume,

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Andrew McTominey @mctom.bsky.social · Aug 28

So I've written a book! Waterscapes is about how impactful our need for water is on the environment and people. It's also about the ways in which infrastructure projects can impact place for good or bad.

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Aug 28

Published today: 'Waterscapes: Reservoirs, Environment and Identity in Modern England and Wales', by Andrew McTominey bit.ly/4n4LkxB

'Waterscapes' is the 23rd title in the Society's New Historical perspectives book series, published @uolpress.bsky.social. Available free Open Access and in print 1/2

Cover for: Waterscapes: Reservoirs, Environment and Identity in Modern England and Wales, by Andrew McTominey

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fantastic effort to get it across the line Andrew and I know it will be well received 👍🏻

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Aug 28

Published today: 'Waterscapes: Reservoirs, Environment and Identity in Modern England and Wales', by Andrew McTominey bit.ly/4n4LkxB

'Waterscapes' is the 23rd title in the Society's New Historical perspectives book series, published @uolpress.bsky.social. Available free Open Access and in print 1/2

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Aug 18

A blue plaque will be unveiled by the Leeds Civic Trust at 7pm before the play.

All welcome!

leedscivictrust.org.uk/blue-plaque-...

Blue plaque unveiling, Gipton old Fire station

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Aug 18

Women have always been firefighters. A story of 3 firefighters, all women, all wanting to make a difference, all ahead of their time, all facing challenges beyond fire.

The premiere is on 20th Sept. Book your tickets here: lnkd.in/eW663jW6

Poster advertising a play at the old Fire station in Leeds, Women Have Always Been Firefighters, on 20/09/2025. All welcome!

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Site Nonsite @sitenonsite.com · Aug 6

Today is #HiroshimaDay, marking 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing. My song Paper Cranes documents an emotional visit to the peace museum and an encounter with a survivor. Today and every Aug 6, I’ll donate any profits to a Hibakusha charity. sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/album/hirosh...

Cassette copy of Site Nonsite's Hiroshima EP, with contents displayed: cassette case and cover, diary entry, unfolded map insert, stickers and origami paper.

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Joe Harley @joeharleyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 20

It’s here! Objects of Poverty: Material Culture in Britain from 1700 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/objects-o...

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jul 16

New publication!

“Objects of Poverty: Material Culture in Britain from 1700” is edited by Joe Harley & Vicky Holmes. Our chapter is on the fireguard - a consistent absence in the archival record - and the campaign to introduce it into working-class homes.

Order the book here: lnkd.in/eMz2kfkd

Cover of Objects of Poverty, edited by Joseph Harley and Vicky Holmes

“From Improvised to Subsidised Safety: Fireguards”, by Jonathan Reinarz and Shane Ewen

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The Urban History Group @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣 Registration is now open for #UHG2025!

We're excited to welcome you to our first conference organised with the Pre-Modern Towns Group.

The Urban Commons: Rights and Citizenship in the City from the Medieval to the Modern

🗓️ 4-5 September 2025
📍 University of Leicester

Urban History Group conference 2025

The Urban Commons:Rights and Citizenship in the City from the Medieval to the Modern 4-5 September 2025, University of Leicester Registration is now open for the Urban History Group’s 2025 co…

urbanhistorygroup.wordpress.com

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jul 4

My university is looking to appoint 3 Research Officers (1Yr Fixed) to help develop research impact and engagement projects in the following areas

Social Sciences
English & Creative Writing
History

Closing date: Friday 25 July 2025

Link: vacancies.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/ce0984li_web...

Job profile

vacancies.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jul 1

We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jul 1

Shared a room with peace campaigner Bill Laithwaite today.

Bust of Bill Laithwaite, peace campaigner, at the Working Class Movement Library, Salford.

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 30

Spent the evening at Bradford City Hall for the launch of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social map of Bradford, with a series of fascinating talks in conjunction with the Bradford Literature Festival.

Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...

Sarah Rees Jones launching the Bradford map at the City Hall.

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Always one

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 22

Good to see all the misfits out in Manchester last night: second set bangers aplenty from Pulp

A 61-year old male dancing like he’s 25.

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Bradford Literature Festival @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social‬
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📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall

Book your tickets here: 🔗

www.bradfordlitfest....

#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest

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Keith Lilley @profkdlilley.bsky.social · Jun 19

Two @historictownstrust.bsky.social events in Bradford marking the launch of another historical map 😍 this time for Bradford itself as UK City of Culture, what's more @jerrybrotton.bsky.social is speaking too about his book, sounds great
www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/bradfo...

Bradford Map Launch with Historic Towns Trust | Bradford Literature Festival

Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map, a beautifully crafted historical map developed by the Historic Towns Trust. This special evening event will feature a display of the map, mingling ...

www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

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Rebecca Wynter @rebeccawynter.bsky.social · Jun 17

🚨Historians of drink, drugs, sex, crime, law, #police🚨

CfP 'Policing and #PublicHealth, c.1800-2000' workshop www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

[typo in description: we *may* be able to make a small travel contribution]

#HistSTM #LegalHist #HistSex #HistGender #HistMed

Two uniformed 1960s London police women looking to the left with metal and gauze masks over their mouths and noses.

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 17

I’ve attended my School’s PGR Conference today. Great to hear such eclectic research. V proud supervisor as two of my students presented. One of these, Will Sanders, was also one of the core organisers. Here he is pictured chairing a session before speaking abt aerial threat in c.20th urban Britain

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 11

Forgot to tag @oneplacestudies.bsky.social #OnePlaceWednesday

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