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Alison Harding

@alisonharding.bsky.social

Invisible woman of a certain age.

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#Lent

17.02.2026 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Petition: Reverse the decision to de-fund BookTrust Cymru's free baby book scheme The decision to remove funding for this scheme leaves Wales as the only UK nation without this longstanding free baby book scheme. A scheme that has evidenced its value and impact over many years. B...

I’ve set up a petition, please do sign if you feel able too:

petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...

@cilipcymru.bsky.social @whelfed.bsky.social

#BookSky #Literacy

22.01.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A view of the open deck of a small ferry with the Mobile Library on the deck

A view of the open deck of a small ferry with the Mobile Library on the deck

It's another February Monday and we're starting to see more daylight at both ends of the day now. Today #BookyMcBookface is away north on the ferry to the beautiful #Orkney island of Stronsay. πŸ“šβ€οΈ

16.02.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 292    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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On this day in 1936, a Jewish girl was born in Paris. Interned in Drancy, on the 25 Mar 1943, she was deported to Sobibor extermination camp where she was murdered on the 27 Mar 1943. Her name was Anna Zipine

Please support @sobibor.org

15.02.2026 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Sunshine crocus.

@nationaltrust.org.uk #DyffrynGardens

14.02.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arthur, doing his thing.

#Caturday

14.02.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s @whelfed.bsky.social Board poem was for Gwen John.

From Sue Hubbard’s God’s Little Artist.

#GwenJohn

13.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Curlew, a wading bird with a long downcurved bill, stands on an estuary shoreline with water in the background. Wording below reads: PhD opportunity with BTO and Liverpool John Moores University. BTO logo is top right of the image.

A Curlew, a wading bird with a long downcurved bill, stands on an estuary shoreline with water in the background. Wording below reads: PhD opportunity with BTO and Liverpool John Moores University. BTO logo is top right of the image.

πŸ“’ We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➑️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD

The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.

πŸ“† Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology

19.01.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6
The sun going down over the Swansea Marina.

The sun going down over the Swansea Marina.

A Swansea Sunset.

11.02.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œBooklet: Tourist Guide to Munich which is called 'the Capital of the Movement' - i.e. the German National Socialist Workers Party”

c.1936 BMSS/33211

11.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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On this day in 1944, a 29 year old Dutch Jewish woman was murdered at Auschwitz along with her husband. Growing up in a socialist family, she became an artist. Her name was Elly Wessel-Premsela

Please support @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social

11.02.2026 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Library Landing.

#Monochrome #Stairwell #LibraryPhotography #Swansea

@uwtsdlib.bsky.social

10.02.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Facing racism in the sport head on, Surya Bonaly landed the banned backflip on one foot and made history anyway ⛸️ πŸ’₯

08.02.2026 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8915    πŸ” 2114    πŸ’¬ 366    πŸ“Œ 165
Aerial shot of Sophia Gardens

Aerial shot of Sophia Gardens

VACANCIES: We’re excited to open applications for three roles at Sophia Gardens 🏟️

🏏 Chef
🏏 Back of House Supervisor
🏏 Assistant Food and Beverage Operations Manager

For job descriptions and to apply ➑️ bit.ly/4rDK6eQ

#OhGlammyGlammy

09.02.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Cluster of purple crocuses, after rain.

Cluster of purple crocuses, after rain.

Early Crocuses.

#Crocus #DyffrynGardens

09.02.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy National Snowdrop Day to all who celebrate.

@nationaltrust.org.uk #DyffrynGardens #Snowdrops

08.02.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are all Arthur.

#Caturday

07.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, this has helped me remember that his counsel is still with me, and will be always.

07.02.2026 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
70 year old white man, in raincoat and flat cap, staring out to sea on Aberystwyth Seafront , in Autumn 1992.

70 year old white man, in raincoat and flat cap, staring out to sea on Aberystwyth Seafront , in Autumn 1992.

Dad died this week in 2007, oh how I could do with his company and care currently.

06.02.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Booked for March, and am so excited.

06.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A paper copy of the Act, bound with ribbon.

A paper copy of the Act, bound with ribbon.

#OnThisDay, 6 Feb 1918, the Representation of the People Act receives royal assent, allowing some women in the UK the right to vote in general elections.

#VotesForWomen #WomenInHistory #BritishHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ
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06.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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We’re catching up with the Great British Pottery Throwdown.

#CatsOfBlueSky

03.02.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Calico Dress Cymru is back in Swansea.

03.02.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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W.H.A.T. A. B.U.R.N.!

The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

01.02.2026 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6862    πŸ” 1177    πŸ’¬ 168    πŸ“Œ 92
A news article displays a photo of a person in a dark face covering and blue jeans being led away by two heavily armored officers in tactical gear, one wearing a gas mask, on a city street. The article's headline reads: "ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises," with the photo caption stating "ICE in action in Portland."

A news article displays a photo of a person in a dark face covering and blue jeans being led away by two heavily armored officers in tactical gear, one wearing a gas mask, on a city street. The article's headline reads: "ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises," with the photo caption stating "ICE in action in Portland."

Employees of a system built on exploitation did not expect to be included in the exploitation.

#leopardsatemyface #Politics #News

03.02.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5298    πŸ” 1263    πŸ’¬ 712    πŸ“Œ 234
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Books Not Bombs!

#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #sanfrancisco #northbeachsf #beatnik #street #nikon

02.02.2026 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 398    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4
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Collections Officer (History) - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£28,895.78 - Β£35,598.34Closing Date: 09/02/26Location: Cardiff

Collections Officer (History)
National Museum of Wales
Salary: Β£28,895.78 - Β£35,598.34
Closing Date: February 9, 2026
Location: Cardiff
www.bajr.org/job-ad/colle...

27.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Front page of 'News for Citizens', news sheet published by the Young Women's Christian Association in March 1943. It is a special edition on the Beveridge Report and includes a cartoon showing some of the different categories of people affected by the proposed welfare reforms (wage earners, self-employed, the 'housewife', 'the man of means', the schoolboy and grandfather). The rest of the page provides information about the background to the report and the proposals.

From the archives of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), document reference MSS.243/1/9/3/2.

Front page of 'News for Citizens', news sheet published by the Young Women's Christian Association in March 1943. It is a special edition on the Beveridge Report and includes a cartoon showing some of the different categories of people affected by the proposed welfare reforms (wage earners, self-employed, the 'housewife', 'the man of means', the schoolboy and grandfather). The rest of the page provides information about the background to the report and the proposals. From the archives of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), document reference MSS.243/1/9/3/2.

"The first time that the housewife has been considered as a person contributing to the community"

In 1943 the YWCA assessed how the proposals of the Beveridge Report would affect women - in paid and unpaid work.

More sources on Beveridge & the British welfare state at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...

02.02.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FEBRUARY ZOOM LECTURE
β€˜Y merched oedd yn rhan o ddechreuad Plaid Cymru, 1924–6’ [β€˜The women who were part of the beginning of Plaid Cymru 1924-26’] to be held on Wednesday 18 February, 4pm, in Welsh with simultaneous translation, details and booking on our website: www.womensarchivewales.org/en/

02.02.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Angel grave monument with eyes to the heavens, at Oystermouth Cemetery.

Angel grave monument with eyes to the heavens, at Oystermouth Cemetery.

Monday.

#CemeteryPhotography

02.02.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0