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Historian mostly, bunch of degrees; sporty, ex-elite athlete; MTBer; geocacher. Not much of a follow-backer. My book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/rebuilding-britains-blitzed-cities-9781350168800/
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social Not that he'd want to but... for Buddy:

Oh my word. As a reconstruction historian this is just ... 😳

So my book is on sale if there's any random person out there wanting to read it - or encourage their library to buy it! www.bloomsbury.com/us/rebuildin...

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An appropriate song these days? (if not sure why, play from 2:40) www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXn...

A fun part of a funny but depressing thread...

NEW: On 7 May at Oxford Brookes, I'll be speaking about New Labour, and discussing its history and legacy with ex-Cabinet Minister John Denham. Come along! It's between 6.30pm and 7pm. All welcome! www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...

From what I can tell NEH has unilaterally and immediately canceled all its grants to state humanities councils and last night placed most or all the NEH's staff on leave. They're on leave but must remain available by phone to answer questions from the people dismantling the NEH.

Good one. cc: @mapm8ker.bsky.social