History Department at @ReigateGrammar
Reigate, Surrey, UK
Joined October 2018
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On Thursday 29 February, we will be welcoming Baroness Parminter of Godalming to deliver a talk on the politics of climate change. This talk will take place at 4:30pm in the Old ibrary and will finish at approximately 5:30pm, with parking available on the main playground.
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All the history episodes of @BBCInOurTime in chronological order, updated for 2021. I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do and as useful as my students do!
drive.google.com/file/d/1_Y7…
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Want to find out what's new in #uspolitics? Join the @PSA_APG & @BL_EcclesCentre annual colloquium on Friday 19, 13.45 GMT: topics include domestic & intl politics, with 2 Former Congressmen as our special guests. Free & online. Info: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @USAinUK @usafmc
ALT US Capitol building at dusk, by Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 3.0), WikiMedia
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Although African-American cowboys don’t play a part in the popular narrative, historians estimate that one in four cowboys was black. ow.ly/bInQ50GN5ay
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#OnThisDay 18 January 1649 King Charles I was brought to London from Windsor by Colonel Thomlinson, in preparation for his trial. Portrait of the king in our collection. #17thCentury #OTD
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What was it like to work in a 19th-century mill?
Mills are a rich and fascinating part of our history and once stood at the centre of industrial communities.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3f0J3Sp
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How do you express gratitude for #Christmas gifts? Written word? A Whatsapp? This Tudor letter reads "thanking you both right heartily for your great gift that you sent me against this time of Christmas. I would have been right glad to have seen you in my house at that season."
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lancaster.ac.uk/study/connec… looks like a useful webinar on 16th Dec for anyone interested in studying Politics or Economics (or both!) @RGS_SixthForm @Mostlypols
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👨🏾⚕️ After Harold Moody was denied a hospital appointment out of racial prejudice, he set up his own GP practice.
We honour this campaigner for racial equality with a blue plaque. #BlackHistoryMonth eht.social/3jo4yO5
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nchlondon.ac.uk/study/blackh… for some really useful lectures and book suggestions for those interested in History @History_RGS @RGSUpperSchool @RGS_SixthForm
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The daily experience of each pupil in our care will always be more important than any of the awards.
However, it is nice to know that @ReigateGrammar has been shortlisted for the School of the Year award - again. Thanks to our wonderful staff, students, Governors and parents.
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#OnThisDay 1796 Edward Jenner administered the first dose of his #vaccine against #smallpox derived from pus from cowpox blisters.
#Immunity #twitterstorians #HistParl #pioneer
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#OTD in 1910 marks an iconic date in the history of the women's #suffrage movement. On what became known as 'Black Friday', Suffragettes and police clashed outside Parliament in a dramatic protest. #BlackFriday
Read more on the blog: socsi.in/h7h1L
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Aged over 18? Looking for a unique, exciting & unforgettable opportunity to make a real difference? Applications are now being sought for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation interns programme. Learn more, and apply, here: ow.ly/u0QE50x2oVf #CWGFinterns #OurWorkContinues
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We remember, with grief and gratitude, those who gave their lives on the battle field. Let us also remember those who stayed behind. In both World Wars the Land Army helped feed the nation. Learn more from @I_W_M here: iwm.org.uk/history/what-was-…
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Did you know that the last person to be tried and sentenced under the Witchcraft Act of 1735 was Helen Duncan...
… in 1941?
#SpookyArchives #HappyHalloween
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Our Annual Open Morning takes place on Saturday 28th September. Explore the school, meet staff and students and try activities in all departments, from art and sports displays to science experiments and maths games.
For more details visit reigategrammar.org/blog/2019…
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In honour of the #WorldPastyChampionships in Cornwall today - behold, the first known mention of the humble pasty, in reference to 'Simon Le Pasteymaker' - someone we'd all have wanted to be friends with in 1296!
#CornishPastyWeek #pastychamp
