Historian of disability, gender and sexuality in modern Britain | UKRI Research Fellow @voicesofmotherhood.bsky.social | Editor @historyworkshop.org.uk | erstwhile Warwick and IHR
Dr Beckie Rutherford (she/her)
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A smashing opportunity if you're looking for funding to do a doctorate and into #DisHist! 👇👇
OTD in 2020, Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the world following the murder of George Floyd.
To mark this date we have chosen some pieces from our archive which explore and celebrate Black history. First up is Emma-Lee Amponsah's reflection on Black Cultural Memory.
CFP alert: We are thrilled to announce the Call for Presenters for a hybrid event in collaboration with @britishlibrary.bsky.social! This will be taking place on 27th November 2026, with presentations happening both in-person and online.
Deadline to submit your ideas is: 31st July 2026! #DisHist
This is a thoughtful and incredibly useful synthesis of the growing historiography on motherhood - a brilliant addition to any reading list on modern British history!
I spoke about the history of passing in relation to invisible disabilities, chronic illnesses and neurodivergence - if anyone else is currently thinking about these themes, I would love to chat!
