Abi Perry

(completed) MPhil in Modern British History at the University of Cambridge. Social researcher and museum volunteer.

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Visited @MuseumofLondon for the first time today and absolutely loved it! Of course, my favourite parts were the Victorian street and the walk-in version Charles Booth’s map of London...

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Really enjoying doing some family history research now that I’ve completed my MPhil. There’s something incredibly exciting about tracing your own ancestors!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

My favourite place in Manchester! Beautiful building and always such a joy to visit.

[John Rylands Research Institute and Library @TheJohnRylands]

A new Library for a new century 📚. This image captured the building in 1900 when it had opened to readers on the 1st January. The building has changed little yet has witnessed the changing landscape of Manchester and her fortunes 🏙️

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Highly recommend #SecretWindrushFiles — very powerful.

[M Shed @mshedbristol]

We ended up with two surprise additions. Firstly a bicycle tyre which emerged from the harbour with the statue, and then the discovery of a clue to the people who first installed it in Bristol: A 1895 magazine rolled up inside the coat tails.

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Glad to see this!

[Bristol City Council @BristolCouncil]

We have collected all the signs that were laid in the city after yesterday's #BlackLivesMatter protest so we can preserve them for display in the @mshedbristol

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Really enjoyed the first episode #AHouseThroughTime this week! Incredible use of archival material and a great example of how focused/local histories are connected to so many broader historical and social issues.

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Really enjoyed using nineteenth-century playbills in my past research - fascinating sources! Plan to spend some of my free time working on this collection.

[British Library @britishlibrary]

Immerse yourself in a world of playbills for theatres, fairs and gardens! New items have been added to the 'In the Spotlight' #crowdsourcing project. Help make these collections easier to find for future researchers; every contribution makes a difference https://t.co/eni1ZpIcs5

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Tuning in to @bbcarts #MuseumFromHome today - looking forward to learning more about the museums and collections I'm yet to visit!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Received ‘The Five’ by @HallieRubenhold for my birthday today - can’t wait to read it!

[Robert Saunders @redhistorian]

On the myth of the "Blitz Spirit", by @PolProfSteve. Myths have a value, but they become actively harmful if they teach us to rely on innate characteristics that do not exist or to overvalue "defiance", "muddling through" and "buggering on" as a strategy. https://t.co/yvIY88M6zP

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Running the Cambridge Half Marathon today! A beautiful day for a run too!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

This morning I achieved my goal of a sub-two hour half marathon, and now I’m at the British Library for an afternoon of research. What a day!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Spending today at the archives looking at working class autobiography, something I’ve not yet used in my research. I always enjoy using more personal sources, so I’m excited to see what I find!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Had a busy week of training! Attended a Digital History workshop on the benefits and pitfalls of digitalising archival sources on Wednesday, and a seminar on curating exhibitions this morning, where we worked with primary documents from the University Library archives.

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Really enjoyed being back in the archives yesterday - looking forward to having more time for primary source research this term!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Very excited to be visiting the @bodleianlibs archives for my dissertation research today!

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

@GarethCrabtree1 Max Jones suggested I get in touch - can I message you? Thanks!

[David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga]

It's time to be honest about Britain's story—and come to terms with the reality of empire https://t.co/zoNKlOA05f via @prospect_uk

[Abi Perry @AbigailPerryK]

Very festive evening at @Catz_Cambridge Christmas Luminaria - beautiful music by the brass band and choir!