Andrew Harrison

Reader, writer, picture taker and loud music fan. Senior Media Officer at @UkNatArchives. PhD from @KingsCollegeLon. Views are my own.

[History Today @HistoryToday]

History Today was launched 75 years ago today.

The 75th Anniversary special is on sale now, featuring: Cold War Yugoslavia, Oswald of Northumbria, Aurora Borealis, and a celebration of our incredible history.

To find out what else is inside, head to https://t.co/2lbgYYDDgS

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Looking for a new year read? My article based on my PhD research is the cover feature in this month’s @HistoryToday!

It’s online via the link and the magazine is in the shops now.

Hopefully a book on the same subject to come sometime soon too…

https://t.co/jzA6YAPXs4...

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Still looking for Christmas presents? My article based on my PhD research is the cover feature in this month’s @HistoryToday!

It’s online via the link and the magazine is in the shops now.

Hopefully a book on the same subject to come sometime soon too…

https://t.co/l23yxDMMql

[History Today @HistoryToday]

During the #ColdWar successive British governments did all they could to maintain a friendship with Tito’s Yugoslavia. Why?

🔒 Andrew Glyn Harrison��s cover feature is now in the archive

https://t.co/fB1xgzrniD

[History Today @HistoryToday]

The 75th Anniversary issue of History Today is in stores now!

#ColdWar Yugoslavia, Oswald of Northumbria, the wreck of the San José, educating the Maharaja, understanding the #AuroraBorealis, and more.

Find out what else is inside and where to get it at https://t.co/ere89kyE7F

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

The latest Cabinet Office and Prime Minister's Office files including Downing Street visitor books are available from today.

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Twenty years after my first graduation in Cardiff I finally completed my academic qualifications with a @KingsCollegeLon PhD graduation ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall. It’s been an eventful journey & I have many people to thank for their love, help and support along the way.

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Latest release of UK government Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office files now available to view via @UkNatArchives https://t.co/v4GWSWbw7u

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

@KCL_BritPolGov Thank you @MDKandiah, @KCL_BritPolGov and @Kingspol_econ for this article on my research into British policy towards Yugoslavia during the Cold War. And thanks also to @UkNatArchives colleagues for the support during my studies.

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

So it's official! Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way, especially @MaggieMScull and my excellent supervisors @MDKandiah and Keith Hamilton. I’m just sorry Keith is not here to join the celebrations. Thank you also to @KCL_BritPolGov for posting the news.

[KCL-BritPol&Gov @KCL_BritPolGov]

Delighted to announce that Andrew Harrison has successfully passed his doctoral examination. Thesis title: “Preventative diplomacy: #Britain, #Yugoslavia & the #ColdWar in #Europe, 1968-80”. His supervisors @MDKandiah & the late Prof Keith Hamilton. Congratulations Dr Harrison!🎉

[Michael Kandiah @MDKandiah]

It was a great pleasure to have taught Andrew Harrison as a Masters student & then to have been his PhD supervisor. We know that the late Keith Hamilton, his other supervisor, is with us in spirit, sharing in this success.

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

You can explore the newly released files via our catalogue, Discovery. More digitised files will be available throughout the day.

https://t.co/cg2fgVrPSo

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

Today we have released Cabinet Office files from 20 years ago covering a range of subjects that crossed the desk of Tony Blair as prime minister.

https://t.co/Hzw3SNDQ3F

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

We can today announce our upcoming exhibition, Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives, opening in February 2024. Read more here: https://t.co/yQTwIWDw1F

[FCDO Historians @FCDOHistorians]

We are very sad to hear of the death of Keith Hamilton.

Working with @FCDOHistorians from 1990-2013 he was a much loved and valued colleague.

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Latest release of Prime Minister’s Office papers now available at @UKNatArchives with digitised files being uploaded throughout the day. There’s a blog exploring the release too.

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

Today we have released Cabinet Office files (PREM 49) covering the period 2000- 2002. The newly released files shed light on a range of subjects both at home and abroad under Tony Blair's leadership: https://t.co/fVPtPmQusc

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

One of the greatest players that football has ever seen ✨

He will be greatly missed 🙏

#BBCFootball #Pele

[Pelé @Pele]

A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.

Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.

Love, love and love, forever.

[Andrew Harrison @AndrewHarrison_]

Rydyn n’in barod. #YmaOHyd #ArBenYByd

[Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Cymru]

For 64 years we've waited for this...

#ArBenYByd