Vicky Iglikowski-Broad π
@vicky_ig
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Archive geek. Passionate about inclusion and equality. She/ her. Bi. Polish. Dyslexic & dyspraxic. Trans rights, always. π³οΈβπ π³οΈββ§οΈ
London
Joined March 2012
My latest research on fabulous April Ashley. #TransDayOfVisibilty
April Ashley was a pioneering figure in trans history She is now well-known for being outed by the press in the 1960s and for her later work towards transgender equality Discover more about her life in todayβs blog: https://t.co/V4NJp6DVj3
#TransDayOfVisibilty π·: J77-4537
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Thrilled to be a guest on @UkNatArchives podcast exploring the lives of working women in history with @vicky_ig, @jessamycarlson, and @krmaude π§ I shared my research on the experiences of the Metropolitan Police Women Patrols #WomensHistoryMonth
https://t.co/WCMVdZKAcU
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To mark Womenβs History Month, we take a long view of working women. Our guest host, Jessamy Carlson invites three historians to explore the lives of
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Great to part of this #WomensHistoryMonth episode on the @UkNatArchives podcast, On the Record, talking about the Metropolitan Police Women Patrols. Especially with my wonderful former colleagues @vicky_ig, @krmaude, and @jessamycarlson!
The trailer for the next On the Record, @UkNatArchivesβ podcast is out, featuring yours truly in the chair, speaking to three brilliant historians @krmaude , @lisaberrywaite and Vicky Iglikowski Broad about women and work:
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And βPolicing sex in public toilets in 1930s London'. #History #Archives #PublicToilets #QueerHistory #LGBTQ
https://t.co/l9N7LKcXE7
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Explore the history of public toilets & their role in society in two new pieces of content. βThe history of indecent advertisements in public toilets' Β https://t.co/gjwdiCrXef
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π’ We're moving! Follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn to stay updated with the latest from the Women's History Network. This page will no longer be updated. Don't miss out on all our latest news and content! π #WomensHistory #GenderHist #History
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Last week, I welcomed Members, House staff and special guests to Speakerβs House to mark LGBT+ History Month. (1/2)
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What a fab day I had @WarwickHistory @uniofwarwick helping local Coventry children with their learning about #lego #suffragette & #Coventry #Votesforwomen campaigners - printing bags, doing drama & a VR suffrage #museum. Thanks to brill colleagues for helping make this happen!
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If you missed our 'History Mysteries: Anne Lister' broadcast, you can now access the recordings! Enter the world of Anne Lister - explore her will with @vicky_ig, her magnificent estate @ShibdenHall and her coded diaries @wyorksarchives. Watch now: https://t.co/vg2wWpR8dv
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OnΒ Saturday, 1st February, @Stonewallhousin invites you to exploreΒ 41 years of LGBTQ+ history. It is a rare opportunity to explore the archives and find out about the story of the charityβs journey since 1983. Sign up: https://t.co/jODbop0o0H
#LGBTplusHM25 #Housing #LGBTQIA
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Join us for the Modern Britain Practical Archival Skills Training on Feb 18-19. Discover essential records at @UkNatArchives with expert guidance, on themes from Home Office Records to protest. More info: https://t.co/MNRezHyC1R π #ArchivalSkills #ModernBritain #Research
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Still time to sign up! Help us make our research guidance more inclusive π³οΈββ§οΈ π³οΈβπ #lgbthistory #queerhistory #genderhist
Join us for a lived experience focus group on LGBTQ+ history at The National Archives! ππ π Jan 31, 2025 π 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM GMT π Kew, Surrey Funding available. https://t.co/D8Fcz9x9sr
#LGBTQHistory #Archives #Research #QueerHistory
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Join us for a lived experience focus group on LGBTQ+ history at The National Archives! ππ π Jan 31, 2025 π 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM GMT π Kew, Surrey Funding available. https://t.co/D8Fcz9x9sr
#LGBTQHistory #Archives #Research #QueerHistory
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We are seeking participants with lived experience as LGBTQ+ people to engage in a workshop to inform our future research guidance.
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Are you passionate about inclusive storytelling in museums? @UniWestminster is offering a PhD Studentship on 'Signing Sound: Deaf Gain within Inclusive Co-created Audio Descriptions of Museum Experiences'. Find more about this opportunity:
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Schools event π¨ Join us as we go on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind the Victorian diarist, Anne Lister. @UKNatArcEdu
https://t.co/JIMJpfVk5s
@LGBTHM @SchoolsOUTUK #LGBTHM
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New blogpost! Katherine Hsu writes about the role of 19th century missionary wives, as revealed by their memoirs. She explores how they navigated female identity when accompanying their husbands on foreign missionary endeavours. Read here:
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During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, American Protestant churches prohibited women from preaching or becoming ordained ministers. However, the religious revivalism of the Awakenings Μ΅β¦
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Have you started Christmas shopping? Maybe this Eaton's department store Christmas catalogue from 1903 might inspire you ππ #WomensHistory #GenderHistory
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Delighted to see my latest essay is now out! This deals with the representation of working-class women in England and Wales as 'bad mothers' between 1870 and 1939. Thanks to editors @lauracprice @DrLau_Harrison & Oli Betts for bringing it together π₯³π https://t.co/sUHfGIw8iL
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On 20 November 1871, Susan King, aged 44, was tried at the Central Criminal Court in London for the manslaughter of Alice Butcher, a seven-month-old infant who
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Notice: On Weds 11 Dec our document reading rooms will be closed to the public whilst we undertake essential staff training. Our cafΓ©, shop, library and other public areas will remain open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Are you new to archival research? Finding your feet in the reading rooms? Considering work with original historical documents? Come and join us online to find out more:
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Join experts from The National Archives to learn how to get started with archives and find fascinating original documents for your research!
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π A new clue about the 15th century Princes in the Tower has been found in our collectionβ¦ 1/5
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