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mrmayhew.bsky.social
Head of History, SHP Eastern Advisor, former lead practitioner of history, frayed at edges father and cantankerous canary. Views my own and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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Lovely afternoon and thanks to @carmelbones.bsky.social for inviting me on! Some inspirational people and work being done.

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It's coming!

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Comparisons to the 30s were labelled as lazy by some in the past couple of years; it's not lazy, it's unfolding before us.

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So on my Tuesday at home looking after a two year old goblin... I have made some lovely fresh fish fingers. How much will he eat? My prediction is none...

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Again @labourlewis.bsky.social stands out from the crowd and shows a moral backbone sadly missing from the current 'labour' party. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Having the annual "the spare room is horrific" tidy and now loving looking at my globe from my childhood. Think it's still up to date...

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I fell and accidentally went into a national trust bookshop , inadvertently purchasing these beauties...

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Another wonderful #historyteacher person joins the revolution! bsky.app/profile/rass...

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And this is why this is a much better place.... Wonderful comments.

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Great summary for #historyteacher people

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Great one for #historyteacher people.

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Really excited to be doing this FREE webinar about stories in History with @counsellc.bsky.social - sign up if you’re interested in learning more about stories in the classroom. Some good stuff in there for teachers and HoDs alike Please RT/spread the word! Register here 👉 ow.ly/PmAv50UJsER

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Want to hear more about my new research on migrants' lives in Elizabethan London? I had a great time talking to Emma Briffett from the BBC History Extra podcast about strangers, city spaces, gossip, and the diversity of sixteenth-century London.

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And so his journey to become a Norwich City legend begins...

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Something you may be able to help with... Did the man eating turtle Sciron kicked his victims towards have a name!?! @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social

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Last chance for Early Bird Tickets for the @1972shp.bsky.social Developing Teachers' Conference. Prices change at midnight🕛 so don't miss out on a great bargain. 6 secondary, 3 primary workshops and a fab keynote from Shalina Patel (more book prizes being released next week!). Ticket link below

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The Sign episode of Bluey.... Breaks me EVERY. TIME. It's utterly ridiculous.

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A long time ago, in a palace complex quite far away....

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Me first and the Gimme gimmies last night were absolutely incredible in Norwich. Just what I needed at this time of year in the dark days of December!

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🚨 NEW: The appointment of Heidi Alexander now means the Cabinet, for the first time in history, is now entirely state-educated [@georgeeaton]

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bsky.app/profile/did:... I think I've managed to created a feed.... Possibly. Should include the #historyteacher and #historyeducation tags.

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"Researchers has unveiled new insights into the victims of Pompeii, challenging longstanding assumptions about the identities and relationships of those entombed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE." #archaeology #history archaeologymag.com/2024/11/dna-...

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Thanks to the amazing inspiration of @richardosman1.bsky.social Period 6 Classics just got a bit more fun (if that is even possible)

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This looks immense, could be foundation of awesome enquiry in the #historyteacher classroom

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Productivity (or... Bribe for year 12 presentations tomorrow)

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Less than a week left to grab your tickets for Yorkshire History Forum. Don’t miss out! 50% off for ECTs and Trainees plus 25% off for #CurriculumPATHS members. www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/yhf/ #historyteacher #edusky #ittchat #pgce #ect

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So far today, I have experienced a poonami of epic proportions, battled with a two year old to correct the aforementioned issue, got soaked walking elder to school and now have losty new milk jug to a toddler that believes they are some kind of hipster barista. It has only just gone 9am.

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Just given this an update to include some exciting new #historyteacher people! If you’re going to be tweeting (?) about history teaching and I’ve missed you out, let me know! go.bsky.app/BTJ8SaJ

submitted 103 days ago • 31 comments

Grown up night out at the theatre. Eek. Birdsong...

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Finally shut down my twitter account. It was fun, then got a bit too fascist.

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Don’t miss out on our Yorkshire History Forum on 28 November. Live, in person, enriching CPD for #historyteacher s. Let’s keep building back our professional autonomy.

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Welcome to the most wonderful bookshop! People should follow these wonderful people.

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Hoooozaaahhh! #historyteacher people, follow!

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