Matt Elliott
History teacher UK(Subject Lead). Interested in politics, films/tv, theatre,books and football.
- Enjoyed the Pompeii exhibition at the Excel centre(London)- worth a visit. #History
- I really enjoyed 'The playboy of the western world'. The National Theatre usually delivers great productions. #theatresky
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- BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc... The moment the earliest known man-made fire was uncovered - BBC News #History
- Playing from 0:09 open.spotify.com/episode/1crZ... Great podcast series about Harriet Tubman. #History #Historyteacher
- BBC News - Tudor portrait of 4th Duke of Norfolk sells at auction for £3.2m - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #History
- Reposted by Matt ElliottWe are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
- My Year 7 class are fully behind Harold Godwinson.......... I am going to have to crush their dreams. #historyteacher
- Watched The Ballad of Wallis Island last night. Loved it. Both absurdly funny and heartbreakingly truthful. Strongly recommend. #filmsky #moviesky
- Reposted by Matt ElliottBlack History Month is an opportunity to remind people that history is broad and diverse. It is not about singling out groups its just about making sure more of the voices of the past are included, creating a fuller picture of history. www.history.org.uk/ha-news/cate...
- Superb drama available on ITVX. Sheridan Smith is outstanding as Ann Ming fighting to overturn the double jeopardy law.
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- I enjoyed 'The Kellerby Code'. It had strong vibes of Talented Mr Ripley and Saltburn. #Booksky
- Loved the 2nd part of Don Winslow's Danny Ryan trilogy. #booksky
- Just finished River Kings by Cat Jarman. Wow, this is a great book. Gives a real insight into the world of the Vikings. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in the topic. #Booksky #History #historyteacher
- Nye was brilliant. I did not expect to get so emotional. Michael Sheen gives a great performance. #theatresky
- Alanis Morissette was outstanding tonight at the O2. 1995 all over again.
- Reposted by Matt ElliottOur First Morning in Blackpool, by Helen Bradley (1900-79). She began to paint her distinctive scenes of an Edwardian girlhood at the age of 65. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
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- BBC News - Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years www.bbc.com/news/article... #History
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- Art of the Industrial Revolution #History Unknown artist
- Reposted by Matt ElliottChimney Smoke, by James Downie, b.1949 in Manchester. #NorthernArt
- Just watched part one of the new Adam Curtis documentary,Shifty on iPlayer. 1979-1980 feels like a different universe. Amazing opening scene featuring Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Saville.
- Has anyone seen 'American Manhunt - Osama Bin Laden'? The CIA man is loving being on Netflix, "I told my wife, I am going to Afghanistan no matter what!".
- Look what just arrived. #historyteacher
- Really impressed by 'The Siege' by Ben MacIntyre. A dramatic description of the six days of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. I also realised that this is my first memory of an historical event. #History #booksky
- Reposted by Matt ElliottWant a free copy of our book? Retweet or like and we'll pick the winner on Friday
- www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m... This looks like something I would like...
- This is bleak
- Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's chatbots will supplement your real friends: "The average American has fewer than 3 friends ... but has demand for ... 15 friends" (h/t x.com/romanhelmetg...)
- open.spotify.com/episode/52Rn... Great podcast about the early years of the Rolling Stones.
- Reposted by Matt ElliottOn the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
- A gripping page turning historical novel from Rory Clements. Set very convincingly in 1935 Munich. #booksky
- Would recommend if you can still get tickets. Fantastic production at the Bridge Theatre.
- Reposted by Matt ElliottIn advance of 15 April & the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, we are delighted to announce the launch of #Belsen80: a suite of classroom resources & accompanying materials & teacher guidance. FREE download: holocausteducation.org.uk/2025/03/31/r... 1/2
- Great performance by Kieran Culkin. He is a master at portraying characters with manic energy who are also immensely vulnerable. #filmsky
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- Really interesting thematic history of Africa. Topics include female rulers, ancestor veneration and traditions of oral history. Enjoyed the links made to modern rap battles. #History #booksky #Historyteacher
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- Reposted by Matt Elliott‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’
- Reposted by Matt ElliottYork's Jews were massacred #OTD in 1190. After their houses were set on fire, they fled to the castle. Most men took their own and their families’ lives rather than wait to be killed or forcibly baptised, while a few were tricked into leaving the castle and massacred.
- Really enjoyed 'The Life Impossible' by Matt Haig. His usual formula of an ordinary English life suddenly becoming confronted by a fantasy/Sci-fi experience. #booksky
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- Reposted by Matt ElliottGreat session on creating a culture of reading for pleasure from @lilystaff.bsky.social Especially loving the points about fostering a culture of pupils talking about what they read. #REdBrum
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- Watched Civil War last night. Have been a fan of Alex Garland since he wrote The Beach. Great film, but left me unsettled that this might be a little too realistic. #filmsky
- The new Sam Fender album is top notch.
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- www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m... Lots of reading to do.
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- Enjoyed Conclave.The cast were all fantastic. Beautiful interior cinematography. However, the ending was a little rushed. #filmsky
- BBC News - Nantwich Romany Gypsy says culture is 'at risk of being lost' - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- A great read. The story of the affair between Asquith and Venetia Stanley during the First World War. It is jaw dropping that all the letters from Asquith and secret documents sent are genuine. #History #Booksky
- This was really gripping, based on a true story. Brooding cinematography of empty Idaho. #filmsky
- A little bit worrying.....
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- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Great use of technology
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