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Schools of Empire Project @SchoolsofEmpire

Class and Colonialism, c. 1750–c.1945. Award-winning research project hosted by the History Department at Rugby School.

Joined February 2020
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Mark your calendars: 20 June 2025, Schooling for Empire, c. 1750-c. 1945 workshop in collaboration with @ihr_history. Virtual attendance free of charge via live-stream. Programme, documents, and links: schoolsofempireproject.org/w…
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Thanks for your paper - it was great to see you!
Tim Schmalz@Tim_Schmalz
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It's exciting being back on the conference circuit for @SchoolsofEmpire with @RadleyArchives for our paper on '@RadleyCollege and the World: Global Echoes at a British Public School' at @IHR_History on Friday! Workshop programme 👇 schoolsofempireproject.org/w…
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This Friday @ihr_history! All strands and keynotes will be live-streamed free of charge. Links here: history.ac.uk/events/schooli… schoolsofempireproject.org/w… #History #Empire #Twitterstorians
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Delighted to share livestream links for "Schooling for Empire" workshop @ihr_history on 20 June! Strand 1 (zoom.us/j/93176002901) Webinar ID: 931 7600 2901 Strand 2 (zoom.us/j/96821840962) Webinar ID: 968 2184 0962 Strand 3 (zoom.us/j/93248463107) Webinar ID: 932 4846 3107
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See more information on our website: schoolsofempireproject.org/w…

Workshop — Schools of Empire

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history.ac.uk/events/schooli… (Please note these Zoom livestream links replace the previous MS Teams ones previously circulated.)

Schooling for Empire, c. 1750-c. 1945

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Mark your calendars: 20 June 2025, Schooling for Empire, c. 1750-c. 1945 workshop in collaboration with @ihr_history. Virtual attendance free of charge via live-stream. Programme, documents, and links: schoolsofempireproject.org/w…
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New content: 3D model and podcast about a Burmese prayer manuscript on the website by Emma (Year 12): schoolsofempireproject.org/p…
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New on the website: an outstanding blog post by Caitlin Price Hand on "The Hidden Curriculum: An Empire ‘Anglicised’"! schoolsofempireproject.org/h…
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Loot and Plunder@lootplunder
27 Nov 2024
Come to a talk I'm giving on Ethiopia's lost Prince Alemayehu in London on Sun, Dec. 15. There will be "revelations" - all the things I have learned since my book "The Prince and the Plunder" came out. Come in person - eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-princ… or online - eventbrite.co.uk/e/108315746…
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Fascinating new blog post now up on the website by @hiscoxhistory on 'Networks of Imperial Finance: An Unusual Case Study': schoolsofempireproject.org/n…

Networks of Imperial Finance — Schools of Empire

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Exciting discoveries this afternoon looking through @RugbySchool1567 debating society records from the mid-1800s to the 1920s, including hand-drawn, fold-out posters... @RugSch_Heritage @rugbeiancom Keep your eyes on the website for updates: schoolsofempireproject.org
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We are delighted to share the Call for Papers for the conference: 'Schooling for Empire, c.1750-c.1945', in collaboration with @ihr_history. Keynotes: the wonderful Prof. Catherine Hall and poet John Agard. Deadline for proposals: 15 January. Please do share further!
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Loot and Plunder@lootplunder
2 Oct 2024
Prince Alemayehu takes the stage!!!
Schools of Empire Project@SchoolsofEmpire
2 Oct 2024
New content from 'The Lost Prince' play now up on the website: schoolsofempireproject.org/l… A play about the life of Prince Alamayu - script by Chris Browning, performed by Year 9 and 10 pupils. With thanks to @lootplunder for historical advice.
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3 Oct 2024
#BlackHistoryMonth2024 #UK October is black history month. How great to see this play on 'the lost prince' #Ethiopian prince Alemayehu
Schools of Empire Project@SchoolsofEmpire
2 Oct 2024
New content from 'The Lost Prince' play now up on the website: schoolsofempireproject.org/l… A play about the life of Prince Alamayu - script by Chris Browning, performed by Year 9 and 10 pupils. With thanks to @lootplunder for historical advice.
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New content from 'The Lost Prince' play now up on the website: schoolsofempireproject.org/l… A play about the life of Prince Alamayu - script by Chris Browning, performed by Year 9 and 10 pupils. With thanks to @lootplunder for historical advice.
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If you want to learn more about Prince Alamayu's life and time at @RugbySchool1567 @RugSch_Heritage, pick up a copy of @lootplunder's wonderful book: 'The Prince and the Plunder', available from @thehistorypress
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Holly Hiscox@hiscoxhistory
18 Sep 2024
New blog post on my use of the Rugby School registers as a historical source - really important in my early stage research 👇
Schools of Empire Project@SchoolsofEmpire
18 Sep 2024
Replying to @hiscoxhistory
@hiscoxhistory's outstanding blog post on the imperial networks of old boys from Rugby School in the 19th century is now live on the project website: schoolsofempireproject.org/t… @OpenUniversity @history_ou @RugSch_Heritage
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Loot and Plunder@lootplunder
28 Jun 2024
Ethiopia's Prince Alemayehu/Alamayu was back in his old school, Rugby, last week at the centre of a new play 'The Lost Prince'. I've read Chris Browning's amazing playscript. Next time I'll be in the front row. Watch this space for details of more performances.
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A fascinating discovery by our wonderful Archivist, Jenny Hunt!
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