If you would like to know more about Emily Rhodes' research see this blog post #EarlyModernmanyheadedmonster.com/2024/05/21/c...
I'm really delighted to say that my new article on non-kin childcare and petitions is now available to read open access in the History of the Family, and that the research has received some media coverage as well! www.theguardian.com/society/2024...www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cambridge University PhD student Emily Rhodes says the issue resonates with today's foster carers.
I know it happens every year, but I would bet my life that it's never gotten this dark this early before in my life.
Really enjoyed looking at these tender memorials in Southwark Cathedral. I love the focus on the exact age of the girls when they passed.
Coming soon(ish): the first major publication from our #PowerOfPetitioning project! #OpenAccess with UCL Press!! Contributors are me, Jason Peacey, @lloydbowen.bsky.social@sharonhoward.bsky.socialuclpress.co.uk/collections/op…
Had a fantastic weekend at my first @thenacbs.bsky.social full of fabulous papers and panels and great discussions with fellow historians!
