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University of London Press
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Opening up humanities research. Passionate advocates for the humanities, we are a collaborative, non-profit and predominantly open access publishing partner to researchers and institutions, creating award-winning scholarly books. https://uolpress.co.uk
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · Jun 4
💥We're very excited to share that we have launched a new free training course! Explore our #OpenAccess in the #Humanities training course on RESHAPED, a new learning platform developed by the School of Advanced Study @uolondon.bsky.social.

Details here:
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New Open Access in the Humanities online training course launched! - University of London Press
We are excited to share details of our new online training course on open access publishing, developed by the University of London Press with the School of Advanced Study. The course is free and avail...
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Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · 7h
🧵 The Open Book Collective is pleased to share our 2024–2025 Annual Report: A Year of Important Progress. We’ve made big strides toward sustainability, expanded our collective + strengthened global partnerships for OA books. Read the full report: openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-boo...
Open Book Collective 2024-2025 annual report: A year of important progress
The team provide an overview of the Open Book Collective's work, as well as the work of its Publisher and Publishing Service Provider Members
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 1d
The agenda includes lightning talks from @oipassoc.bsky.social members covering topics including experimental publishing, funding and business models, approaches to marketing, open textbooks, open journals publishing and governance 🙌
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 1d
As a proud member of @oipassoc.bsky.social we are excited to join colleagues and collaborators at this year’s symposium during #OpenAccessWeek2025!

There's still time to register, details here:
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#OAWeek #UniversityPress #AcademicPublishing #OpenAccess
OIPA Symposium 2025 - University of London Press
As a proud member of the Open Institutional Publishing Association, we are excited to join colleagues and collaborators at this year’s symposium. The event will be a great space for sharing ideas, cha...
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 1d
Read our latest book online now - topics include the obstacles facing writers, women writers, socialism, feminism, anti-imperialism, & diasporic identities.

British Working-Class & Radical Writing Since 1700 edited by John Goodridge & @adambridgen.bsky.social:

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British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 | University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas are more important than ever, this collection examines the intersection of British working-class and radical ...
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Oxford Brookes Open Research @brookesscholcomms.bsky.social · 2d
#openaccess FREE to read and share!
S White of Oxford Brookes English:
"The post-humanist John Clare"

Published in British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 @uolpress.bsky.social:
doi.org/10.63674/jim...

#brookes #oa
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British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 - University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas may be more important than ever, this timely collection of eighteen essays examines the powerful intersection...
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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 4d
We’re delighted that the first volume in our new series of short monographs on policy-relevant historical topics has been published @uolpress.bsky.social. Warmest congratulations to its author Dr Harry Bennett @plymuni.bsky.social. You can read it now on open access. uolpress.co.uk/book/the-192...
The 1922 General Election Reconsidered - University of London Press
The General Election of 15 November 1922 was a pivotal election in British political history. As parties adjusted to peacetime conditions and an electoral system changed forever by the enfranchisement...
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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 6d
The latest #OA book supported by the Arcadia Open Access Publishing Award is now available!

"British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700" (@uolpress.bsky.social) is a collection of essays examining the intersection of British working-class and radical writing: bit.ly/4pRkSK4
British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 - University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas may be more important than ever, this timely collection of eighteen essays examines the powerful intersection...
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Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social · 6d
Celebrate National Poetry Day with us by joining Professor @cathamclarke.bsky.social for a closer look at this beautiful edition of Geoffrey Chaucer’s ‘The Canterbury Tales.’

This edition dates back to 1492 and was printed by Richard Pinson!
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 6d
We too are very excited for the publication of the latest #OpenAccess book in our #NewHistoricalPerspectives series, Atlantic Isles by @grod.bsky.social!

Published with the @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org with funding from @jisc.bsky.social.

Read more:
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Institute of Commonwealth Studies @icws-sas.bsky.social · 7d
Every year, during Black History Month, the Institute of Commonwealth Studies is proud to host the annual Memorial2007 lecture.

To learn how you can help the cause, visit: www.memorial2007.org.uk

#BlackHistoryMonth #Memorial2007 #InternationalCrime #GlobalReparations #Slavery #SlaveTrade
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 7d
Published this month: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940', by Gareth Roddy bit.ly/48Hkjfu

The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians
Cover of new Royal Historical Society monograph published on 30 October 2025: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940' by Gareth Roddy
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 8d
The Wolfson History Prize shortlist for 2025 is announced. Good reading.
The Wolfson History Prize - Celebrating Outstanding History
The Wolfson History Prize is awarded annually to promote and recognise outstanding history written for a general audience.
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Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social · 8d
🚂 2025 marks 200 years since the world’s first railway. Prof. Karen Attar explores Senate House Library’s rich collection of railway books & pamphlets — from accidents & Sunday travel debates to tourism guides & economic classics. 📚

Read here: www.london.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Paula Kennedy @paulakennedy.bsky.social · 9d
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this one publish for a while… Brilliant to see our latest #OpenAccess book out, featuring a fantastic range of contributors 🎉

With thanks to @acls1919.bsky.social and Arcadia’s prize funding, which helped support its publishing costs 👏

Find out more 👇
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
Out today: British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 edited by John Goodridge & @adambridgen.bsky.social.

This book is published #OpenAccess, with funding from @acls1919.bsky.social 👏

'Workers, Radicals, Environmentalists and Feminists, Unite!'

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British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 - University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas may be more important than ever, this timely collection of eighteen essays examines the powerful intersection...
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
Hi, it's actually our book, University of London Press! 👋
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
Stephen Mullen's excellent book on this topic, The Glasgow Sugar Aristocracy: Scotland and Caribbean Slavery, 1775–1838 is available to read for free from our website:

uolpress.co.uk/book/the-gla...

#OpenAccess #History #Slavery #Scotland
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British History Online @bho.bsky.social · 13d
To tie the last two reposts togetehr, Helen Macfarlane, born OTD in 1818 is discussed in @uclpress.bsky.social new #OpenAccess volume on working class writers:
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Chapter 8 Helen Macfarlane: a radical among middle-class women writers of the mid-nineteenth century | British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 | University of London Press
Transforming scholarly publications into living digital works.
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
The PDF can be downloaded from our site for free, and it’s also free to read on our Manifold platform:

read.uolpress.co.uk/projects/bri...
British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 | University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas are more important than ever, this collection examines the intersection of British working-class and radical ...
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 13d
Out today: British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 edited by John Goodridge & @adambridgen.bsky.social.

This book is published #OpenAccess, with funding from @acls1919.bsky.social 👏

'Workers, Radicals, Environmentalists and Feminists, Unite!'

uolpress.co.uk/book/british...
British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 - University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas may be more important than ever, this timely collection of eighteen essays examines the powerful intersection...
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Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 14d
The 2025 Being Human Festival programme is now live! 💫 This year's festival runs from 6 - 15 November 2025. With over 220 events taking place in 46 towns and cities across the UK, there is a wide range of events to suit everyone's curiosities.
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · Aug 21
📣Two new events in collaboration with @thelondonarchives.bsky.social! 📣

Apprenticeship and the Rise of London, 1500-1800 | 15 Oct | 5.30 - 7.30pm
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From Bones to Books to Blitz Scrap – What London Recycled during the Second World War | 10 Dec | 5.30 - 7.30pm
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Apprenticeship and the Rise of London, 1500 - 1800
Join us at The London Archives for an illustrated talk by Professor Patrick Wallis (London School of Economics).
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Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social · 20d
After 80 years, Senate House Library has reunited a rare 14th-century manuscript looted in WWII with the Chandon family. Thanks to expert detective work, MS541 will remain accessible for study, preserving its history for future generations.

www.london.ac.uk/senate-house...
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Institute of Commonwealth Studies @icws-sas.bsky.social · 17d
Don’t miss our fireside in-person chat with Albie Sachs on 1st October!
www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 15d
What book does the theme 'railways in literature' make you think of? 🛤️🚂📚

A new article by Karen Attar, editor of #OpenAccess title, Books, Readers and Libraries in Fiction, explores this for the 200th anniversary of the railway.

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On the Right Track: Some railways in literature
Dr Karen Attar reveals the many items at Senate House which have a railway connection
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