Robert Piggott
Historian. Researching a disparate mix of voluntary action, medical, religious, and media histories in modern Britain.
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️Our next seminar is next week! Delzar Sadiq (Salahaddin University in Erbil) will be talking about his use of Geographic Information Systems to reconstruct forgotten volunteer networks in 19th-century London. 6pm, Monday 9 February, Online via Zoom Sign up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️ The video for last night's seminar is now online youtu.be/_TbdujOX2Kc
- Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️ Dr Sarah Flew (@c19thphilanthropy.bsky.social ) will be sharing her research on Lord Overstone’s philanthropy 26 January, 6pm to 7.30pm Online via Zoom Book through the IHR website: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... (As ever, it's FREE)
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️Tonight! There's still time to sign-up - www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️ Dr Sarah Flew (@c19thphilanthropy.bsky.social ) will be sharing her research on Lord Overstone’s philanthropy 26 January, 6pm to 7.30pm Online via Zoom Book through the IHR website: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... (As ever, it's FREE)
- Reposted by Robert PiggottOur first talk of the season, HUDDERSFIELD TOWN'S THRICE CHAMPIONS: 100 YEARS ON revisits the glory years of Huddersfield Town FC in the 1920s. Monday 26 January, Oastler building, Huddersfield University, 7.30pm. All welcome - more details here: www.huddersfieldhistory.org.uk/event/hudder...
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- Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️ Dr Sarah Flew (@c19thphilanthropy.bsky.social ) will be sharing her research on Lord Overstone’s philanthropy 26 January, 6pm to 7.30pm Online via Zoom Book through the IHR website: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... (As ever, it's FREE)
- It's publication day! My new article in Northern History builds on work by @millieqed.bsky.social to produce a study of the League of Hospital Friends in Halifax mostly using local newspapers. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Robert Piggott📣Our next seminar is less than two weeks away! 🗃️ Penny Wilson will be discussing 'Charity trusteeship today'. 1 December, 6pm-7.30pm Online via Zoom As ever it's online and free, so why not sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️Two weeks to go until our next seminar! Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss: Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens 17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm Online Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️ICYMI! The recording of last night's seminar is now available on YouTube: Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin 'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House' youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottTime flies! Our next seminar is in 1 week 🗃️ Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin) Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm Online Via Zoom As ever its free. Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott*Calling PhD students of modern British and imperial history in London* The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottAaaaand we are BACK! Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time: Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin) Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm Online Via Zoom Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era As ever its free. Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott📣 Call for participants 📣 Have you ever used any History Workshop Journal articles in your teaching practice? We’d love to hear from you for the 100th issue of HWJ! Please let us know by sending an email or feel free to DM.
- Reposted by Robert PiggottYorkshire Miners online! 74 editions from 1977-1983 - read the NUM Yorkshire Area newspaper in full through our online catalogue at mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/YMA/... Possibly the only publication to feature both Arthur Scargill and Dr Who (Tom Baker era)
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🚨Call for papers on voluntary action history. 🚨 The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025. Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottOur next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️ Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age Monday 3rd March, 6pm Online, via Zoom As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottOur next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️ @georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England. 3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️ 👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres! ⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm 🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottCall for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️ Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed! More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottOur next seminar is tonight! There's still time to sign-up 🗃️ 👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City. ⏲️6pm to 7.30pm. 🆓As ever it's free! 👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottICYMI!🗃️
- Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️ 👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City. ⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm. 🆓As ever it's free! 👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott🗃️ #LabourHistory Our starter pack includes historians, archivists, librarians and writers working on labour history. Let us know if we’ve missed anyone go.bsky.app/CUqdx9aat://did:plc:tffovqfturjnyi3ma2z5ggvg/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3kzyanoikfd26
- Reposted by Robert PiggottJust under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️ 👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City. ⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm. 🆓As ever it's free! 👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
- Reposted by Robert Piggott⏰This is tonight! 👉Don't forget to sign-up: www.history.ac.uk/events/commu... 🗃️
- Our next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️ Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'. 4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom) Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottOur next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️ Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'. 4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom) Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
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- Our autumn term talks begin with Dr Christine Woyshner (Temple University) presenting her paper on the history of Black Civic Organizations in the U.S. 6pm, 28 Oct, Online via Zoom Free: www.history.ac.uk/events/counterpublics-and-civil-society-a-typology-black-civic-organizations-united-states
- Reposted by Robert PiggottPhD studentship in History at the University of Hertfordshire. Do share among anyone who might be interested. www.herts.ac.uk/research/res...
- Reposted by Robert PiggottWhat is digital citizen history and how can we engage with it? Hannah Barker and Stefan Ramsden discuss their ongoing project, our Heritage, Our Stories.
- Reposted by Robert Piggott📣CFPs Tuberculosis: The White Death as a Social Disease 🌎 Alghero, Italy 🗓️ 26-28 September 2024 Deadline for submissions 30 April 2024 @sshmedicine.bsky.social #skystorians #histmed
- Excellent play! Highly recommended.
- Good to see the New Vic team back on campus this week @hudunipress.bsky.social. Thanks to @rpiggott.bsky.social for organising and the invite.
- Reposted by Robert PiggottStuck for talks to go to in the new year? Our seminar series begins again in January with the English National Opera's Marina Jones presenting her paper: 'I want to die in the auditorium' 8 January, 6pm online via Zoom Register for free here: history.ac.uk/events/i-wan...
- Tonight! There's still time to sign up 🙂
- The next Voluntary Action History Society Research Seminar is in two weeks! Paul Beard will be sharing his research on record keeping cultures at Child Action Northwest. 4 December, 6pm Online via Zoom. As ever it's free - sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/recor...
- One week to go! Sign up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/recor...
- The next Voluntary Action History Society Research Seminar is in two weeks! Paul Beard will be sharing his research on record keeping cultures at Child Action Northwest. 4 December, 6pm Online via Zoom. As ever it's free - sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/recor...
- The next Voluntary Action History Society Research Seminar is in two weeks! Paul Beard will be sharing his research on record keeping cultures at Child Action Northwest. 4 December, 6pm Online via Zoom. As ever it's free - sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/recor...
