"The trees are revealing their structures. There’s the catch of fire in the air. All the souls are out marauding. But there are roses, there are still roses. In the damp and the cold, on a bush that looks done, there’s a wide-open rose, still. Look at the colour of it."

We are seeking new members of our editorial board, with expertise in the periods 1700–1850 or 1900–1940, as well as a joint book reviews editor (specialising in the modern period). More information is available here. All reposts much appreciated. thelondonjournal.org/EOI_Call_1124.…

Still processing Paul Foot 's beautiful, brilliant Dissolve Tobacco Factory Theatres last night, and will be for some time. So many lessons and layers and laughter. Learn, Laugh, Layer? It was so good.

I can't believe that of the 10 or so people I've spoken to in my office this afternoon - not a single one told me I had spinach in my teeth #cheers

Until my dying breath, I will fight for the imprisonment of every single Western leader who provided political cover, weapons and military intelligence to Israeli génocidaires.

Just finished @ProfFarahKC 's Great White Bard and what a book! A model for trade book writing - urgent, accessible, and without sacrificing one iota of rigour. Congratulations, Farah!

A retired British surgeon broke down in tears as he described what he witnessed while volunteering in Gaza.

It's true what they say... It might not stay like it but the other place really is like Twitter in the old days. Come on over, the water is warm and the sky is blue.

C/w Rape Receiving Pelicot's words alongside news from an art therapist friend that NONE of the rape survivors she has worked with have EVER had attackers convicted. This week she was devastated that a rapist in a watertight case with forensic evidence was acquitted. CHANGE NOW!

Why are #universities not exempt from NI increase unlike NHS & public sector bodies? "At @UEA, fee changes bring in £2.7m a year but the additional NI costs are £3.8m a year" For many Unis, budget is final spark that lit the blaze consuming UK HE hepi.ac.uk/2024/11/22/del…

Just a few days left to submit first round proposals for #BSA2025 'Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizons', which can include a seminar▪️practical/participatory activity▪️performance/screening(s)▪️networking session▪️something else! Submit by Mon 25 Nov!

Just some trims left to go! ✂️ 🪡 I’ll be debuting this hand-sewn English gown, made using period-accurate techniques, this Saturday at my “300 Years of Women’s Fashion” workshop at Sovereign Hill Ed Australian Catholic University 😊 Make sure to get your tickets before they sell out! 🎟️ 🎟️

UN Women's report on femicide showed that, globally, the most dangerous place for a woman to be was in her home, where the majority of women die at the hands of men. theguardian.com/global-develop…

This is one of the most important accounts I follow. Look at how many entries there are from today. Look at how often a partner or husband is the murderer. Look at the overwhelming loss of women at the hands of violent men.

Gisèle Pelicot graces the cover of vogue germany, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

People being hateful about PhDs on the basis of whether they *believe* it is worthwhile or not, showing deliberate stupidity about the fact that these highest of degrees further a history of ideas which make us both human and humane, might spell the end of "X" for me.

But let's make my last post a positive one.

The 2025 Medieval English Theatre Society Meeting ‘Medieval Theatre in Action’ will take place at the University of Bristol on Saturday 29th March, hosted by Dr Eleanor Rycroft (ellierycroft.bsky.social) & Cathy Hume We are pleased to announce that registration is now open (link below)🎉 #medievaltwitter

We’re delighted to announce our first keynote speaker for the 2025 Bristol Arts PGR Conference: Dr Eleanor Rycroft Dr Eleanor Rycroft (ellierycroft.bsky.social) ! 🎤📷 Stay tuned for more updates! #Keynote #PGRConference2025

Registration is open now for #BSA2025 Conference, 'Practising Shakespeare' University of York, 25-28 June 🎉 Join us for 4 days of workshops, performances, screenings, seminars and panels 🔗 Follow the link in our bio to register and view the provisional programme