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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · 5d

Chester FC’s Deva stadium - one of the more unusual places I’ve been asked to speak at… very welcoming audience though.

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 14d

On Weds 22 October, we visit historians at the University of Suffolk and Suffolk Archives, to discuss partnership working.

Our Ipswich visit includes a guest public lecture by Tim Grady (Chester) and a reception to meet fellow historians and RHS members bit.ly/4medzcd All are welcome #Skystorians

Britain and the Memory of the Two World Wars

A public lecture as part of the Royal Historical Society's visit to historians at the University of Suffolk, with Professor Tim Grady

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · 22d

Very much looking forward to visiting…

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 22d

On 22 October, we visit historians at the University of Suffolk and Suffolk Archives, to discuss partnership working.

Our Ipswich visit includes a guest public lecture by Tim Grady (Chester) and a reception to meet fellow historians bit.ly/4medzcd - to which all are very welcome 2/2 #Skystorians

Britain and the Memory of the Two World Wars

A public lecture as part of the Royal Historical Society's visit to historians at the University of Suffolk, with Professor Tim Grady

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Aug 25

Burying the Enemy - The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars: A civilising veneer for savagery

A thoughtful book about unfortunate men and what their treatment says about British-German relations

www.irishtimes.com

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Caroline Sharples @carolinesharples.bsky.social · Jul 21

Delighted to see my forthcoming book - The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - is now available for preorder... yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300... 👀

The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - Yale University Press London

A fascinating exploration of why Hitler’s death was only confirmed in 2018 Adolf Hitler has taken a long time to die, despite the lethal efficie...

yalebooks.co.uk

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 21

My hotel bathroom has a very fine example of efficient British plumbing!

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 14

In an ideal world, research should leave few environmental scars. But that’s easier said than done for all of us, but I admit that’s even harder starting out from Australia!

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 14

I know it’s a drop in the ocean but the climate impact of travel for academic research & conferences needs far greater attention. The Eurostar & Bahn might be slower & pricier but *generally* get you there (German archives if that’s your thing) in the end! #flightfreeresearch

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 13

Well worth a read for the scale of AI problems facing us all. I’d like to think universities are capable of adapting, because knowledge, research and critical thinking are more important than ever. But unis need to get on top of this now, rethink assessment etc…
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

‘I’ve £90k in student debt – for what?’ Graduates share their job-hunting woes amid the AI fallout

AI isn’t just taking away entry-levels jobs, it’s helping thousands apply for the same job with almost the same CV

www.theguardian.com

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 12

Is it better to see your own book still on the shelves or an empty gap where it once was!?

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our History books of the year so far, as chosen by the critics.

Includes books by @tlgrady68.bsky.social, @hdiamond.bsky.social, @nirarielli.bsky.social and many more!

You can shop this selection with a 30% discount and free UK postage here:
yalebooks.co.uk/history-book...

#skystorians

History Books of the Year . . . so far! - Yale University Press London

This reading list brings you our History books of the year so far, as chosen by critics. You can shop this selection with a 30% discount.

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 6

I hope so… I’m feeling the pressure now though!

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 6

It was nice to see this. Thanks so much to Church Times and Ian Bradley for the review.

churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · Jul 5

Book review: Burying the Enemy: The story of those who cared for the dead in two world wars by Tim Grady

www.churchtimes.co.uk

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jul 3

Looking forward to it @ddronline.bsky.social

EastGermanyOnline @ddronline.bsky.social · Jul 3

Still a few tickets left for my talk tomorrow! @uochester.bsky.social

EastGermanyOnline @ddronline.bsky.social · Jun 26

On Friday, 4 July, I'll be speaking about my research on crime in the #GDR at Chester Town Hall. More info here:
festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/speaker/rich...

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jun 28

They’re really trying hard to sell this job! Disappointing that this is seen as a positive…

Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jun 26

Chester’s annual Festival of Ideas kicks off next week. On Friday (04/07) I’ll be speaking about what should happen to enemy bodies in times of conflict. Not cheery, but sadly timely. Join me in the Town Hall: festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/war-an...

War and Remembrance: What should happen to the enemy dead? – Festival of Ideas

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · Jun 25

In a turbulent period of UK political history the treatment of universities has been arguably the defining symbol. Important to so many challenges - growth, local economies, international competitiveness, trade - yet generally treated as an irritation if not ignored completely.

Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Jun 25

What we're doing in the uni sector is shutting off routes for kids with Bs and Cs to do key (and prestigious) subjects, and closing down the ability of young people to go to the local uni just when it becomes ruinous expensive to go way. Will have incalculable consequences for social mobility.

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jun 19

The @royalhistsoc.org writing workshop is a fantastic scheme - it really helped with the final stages of writing, plus it was a nice way to bring people together for discussions and of course food. Anyway, it worked as the book has since appeared! yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are here at the Second World War Research Group conference.

Browse our selection of books with 30% off, in person or online: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/ (UK orders only).

#SWW80YearsOn

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · Jun 9

They’re amazing - certainly going to give a new look to the corridor at work!

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · May 31

Lots going on in this year’s Liverpool European Festival, including a supporting role from me: liverpooleuropeanfestival.co.uk/events/mourn...
If you’re in the city tomorrow evening, do pop by the German Church. @yalebooks.bsky.social

Mourning across Borders: Britain, Germany and the Enemy War Dead' | Liverpool European Festival

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · May 28

Very nice to be featured in the Wall Street Journal. Reposting just in case you’re not up to speed with the latest goings on in the WSJ! www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

‘Burying the Enemy’ Review: Death Behind the Lines

In both World War I and II, the bodies of those who died far from home were often left to the care of local communities and treated with surprising tenderness.

www.wsj.com

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Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · May 21

We’ve only just made it to VE Day, but it looks like we’re ready to go again: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Little ships set sail for Dunkirk commemoration from Ramsgate

A fleet of 66 'little ships' to attend the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in France.

www.bbc.co.uk

Tim Grady @tlgrady68.bsky.social · May 17

Nice to see the book out in the wild - in Linghams of Heswall. Rush down though as there’s only one copy left!

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Neil Gregor @neilgregor.bsky.social · May 12

My father, an immigrant, came to this country with no academic qualifications, no money, and barely
a word of English. People from his country were very unpopular in GB back then. He settled, built a business that employed many people over the years. Standing room only at his funeral. Bye, Labour.

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