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Luke Mayhew

@mrmayhew.bsky.social

Head of History, SHP Eastern Advisor, former lead practitioner of history, frayed at edges father and cantankerous canary. Views my own and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

654 Followers  |  597 Following  |  159 Posts  |  Joined: 04.12.2023  |  1.9123

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Absolutely engaging and super. @reteachuk.bsky.social episode with @willbaileywatson.bsky.social and @paulalobo.bsky.social hits the nail on the head when looking at the importance of enquiry and curriculum design. Loved it even on the last day of longest ever half term! πŸ€ŸπŸ‘

24.10.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahhhhh summary mindmaps... It's been a while (I had forgotten how relaxing they are to complete) #historyteacher #classciv #classicalcivilisation

06.10.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I stand by my view that this and Ulysses 31 are two of the greatest childrens cartoons. Perfection. Also THE THEME TUNES.

05.10.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely bang on from @lewisgoodall.com , sanity in this time of madness. Platforming these lunatics is not free speech; it's dangerous and irresponsible.

08.09.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I absolutely LOVED Groo. Happy Birthday to a legend!

06.09.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing my goblin child to the wonder of the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. Simply amazing.

31.08.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

30.08.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One for #historyteacher people. Extra date due to popular demand. Probably as this will be brilliant.

29.08.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

However, the voices from others seem to be far less prominent and more diluted.

26.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The major issue is that the vocal minority are increasingly organised - people being bussed in from all over for speeches, numbers and all sorts. The media is having a HUGE impact - voices from reform seem to be showcased every time, to ensure balance.

26.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn't agree more. The shift in attitude, rhetoric and general rage over the past 5-10 years is terrifying.

26.08.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@norwichcastle.bsky.social OH MY WORD! THE REVAMP IS AMAZING!

23.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not like the old days though, when the machine used to crush your feet to the size of shoes in stock. Halcyon days.

19.08.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhhhhh return from holiday in the sw of France and the temperature difference is terrifying. I also miss the boulangerie. Sob.

18.08.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... or rather they were assassinated/ murdered. Not just targeted. War crime committed by murderers.

11.08.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to be hosting these two fabulous book events for Kemp’s bookstore in Malton, Yorkshire in September. Be a great evening of history chat and would be wonderful to see some Yorkshire history teachers there. Please spread the word! #historyteacher

11.08.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolute belter of a book. If you havent read already, children of Ash and Elm by Neil Price is superb as well.

06.08.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just reading The Good Germans" by Catrine Clay, and absolutely hooked. Brilliant stories of normal people unfolding with the emergence of Hitler's Germany. #historyteacher people this is gold for those that teach the Third Reich.

06.08.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Do it. @sashasmith.bsky.social is talking sense.

27.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roman Greek Column Pen Pot | eBay UK Roman/ Greek column pen holder. as seen in picture - can hold a number of pens or glue stick, pair of scissors and a couple of pens.

Something for #historyteacher and classics people... ebay.us/m/OBarX2

24.07.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says - BBC News The Reform leader tells the BBC his councillors are being "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.

It’s never your fault Nigel.
Why does the BBC constantly allow this useless charlatan to share his lies and excuses without proper scrutiny???

20.07.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 332    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 4

As ever, absolutely hitting the nail on the head. Water should not be a private business. Renationalise now.

20.07.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alice has spoken. It is out.

18.07.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And a pizza shop thrown in! Thanks for the tip. On itinerary for next BM trip.

17.07.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's great to hear! 3d printers are the future! But most DT depts have them, so we should now go and be nice to the DT technicians...

13.07.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, thank you to all the incredible workshop leaders who sessions I attended comma and thank you to all the wonderful people I spoke to over the weekend. History teachers are simply a wonderful bunch of people.

13.07.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Home after an amazing #shp25. Weekend was challenging, invigorating and just brilliant. Huge kudos and thanks to @1972shp.bsky.social director @danlyndon.bsky.social. Already buzzing for next year and excited for a possible Eastern #historyteacher Forum.

13.07.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Living emotions graph from @danlyndon.bsky.social #shp25

12.07.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARM WRESTLE! @colinmccormick.bsky.social @apf102.bsky.social #shp25

12.07.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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