Dr Hazel Kent

Historian interested in left political culture, conscientious objection, pacifism and most of all Fenner Brockway! Lincoln’s history too. Lecturer @BGULincoln

[Dr Hazel Kent @HazelKent17]

#CODay “… my Socialism is based on a belief in the sacredness of human life and the unity of all human lives. War is the antithesis of Socialism…To participate in war would be to outrage my conscientious and most deeply held convictions. I cannot do it.” Fenner Brockway, 1916

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Cornflowers' by contemporary UK painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt

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'Symphony in blue' by contemporary painter Sarah Bowman #WomensArt

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Annie Soudain, contemporary UK printmaker #WomensArt

[Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall | The Spy Historian @thespyhistorian]

Earlier this month, I visited one of the prettiest & most welcoming #Oxford colleges @MansfieldOxford to speak about my award-winning book Her Secret Service: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence @wnbooks

Every seat was taken in the Sir Joseph Hotung Auditorium, as the audience waited patiently to see who the mystery 'special guest' advertised as appearing alongside me was.

It was the BIGGEST honour to share the stage with the Director of @GCHQ, Anne Keast-Butler, who made history as the first woman to lead Britain's intelligence, security and cyber agency in 2023.

Expertly chaired by the college's impressive Principal, Helen Mountfield KC, Anne and I discussed the main themes in my book, and explored the significance for women in intelligence, past and present.

This public event was a major milestone in my journey as an author and in my mission to write women into the history of secret intelligence.

Another pinch me moment!🙏

Photograph: (L-R) Anne Keast-Butler (Director of GCHQ), Helen Mountfield KC (Principal of Mansfield College), and Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall.

[SLHA @SocLincsHist]

A reminder of Andrew’s forthcoming talk this week.
Tickets on the door or here - https://t.co/k9UFbjHEOf

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Suffragette figures/game pieces used in the 1909 'Pank-a-Squith' board game. Depending on what square your suffragette figure falls on, you follow instructions such as: ‘Dodges the police, move ahead two squares' #womensart

[Dr Hazel Kent @HazelKent17]

@thespyhistorian @wnbooks @KensingtonBooks Many congratulations 🥳 so well deserved - it’s a fabulous book by an incredible historian.

[Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall | The Spy Historian @thespyhistorian]

If anyone is still on X, my debut book 'Her Secret Service: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence' @wnbooks @KensingtonBooks has WON the prestigious 2025 Polly Corrigan Book Prize!!!
(It hasn't quite sunk in yet!)

Sponsored by The King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence @kclintelligence, the Women in Intelligence Network and the Journal of Intelligence and National Security @IntelNatSecJnl, the Prize recognises scholarship within the realm of intelligence and security, written by female scholars and/or about women.

I wrote this book to honour the women of British intelligence who served quietly in the shadows without expectation of recognition. Their names are now known and their voices heard. Thank you so much for appreciating these women!

The book began with the support and guidance of the brilliant team at @NorthbankTalent, who kick-started my writing journey (incl. @martinjredfern, who was there at the start). I couldn't wish for better representation!

'Her Secret Service' found the perfect home with Weidenfeld & Nicolson, a distinguished and dynamic powerhouse with a long tradition of publishing excellent spy non-fiction & memoir. Thank you to all involved in getting the book to print, promotion & marketing, with a special note of thanks to my W&N editor @maddyprice and Nina Sandelson, who took the reins at the end. Katie Tooke designed an incredible book cover🙏 Jilly Bond (UK) and @AnneFlosnik (USA) did an amazing job narrating the audiobooks 🫶

Lastly, the book would not have been possible without the support of the families and friends of the women whose stories are told for the first time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Here's to more incredible spy stories waiting to be told 👀

[Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall | The Spy Historian @thespyhistorian]

Delighted to be speaking at Nevill Holt Festival this summer - join me there as I discuss my award-winning book #HerSecretService @wnbooks

Set in a truly picture-perfect location in Leicestershire, the Festival brings together an incredible breadth of events, from world-class performance and music to conversation, comedy and more.

Head to https://t.co/Kp2EIOSyxW for tickets.

[Prof Elaine Chalus @EHChalus]

Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/moVCWwBe5L via @UKChange

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

UK textie artist Rachel Wright who creates textile art using machine embroidery on calico with fabrics and Madeira rayons #WomensArt #TextileArtWeek

[Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall | The Spy Historian @thespyhistorian]

*EVENT* Mansfield Public Lecture, Friday 8 May 2026, Mansfield College, Oxford. 5.30-6.30 PM [In Person/Free Attendance]

Join me and a very 'special guest' as we discuss women in intelligence and my debut book, Her Secret Service: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence. (It's another 'pinch me' moment!)

Event information and booking details can be found here: https://t.co/J0YUhfqeG4

@MansfieldOxford @NorthbankTalent @wnbooks

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Cherry Blossom' painting by contemporary U.S impressionist style painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt #TreeArtWeek 🌳

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Botanical inspired watercolours by contemporary artist Sally Ann Langley #WonensArt

[CND Peace Education @CNDPeaceEd]

We spent our Easter weekend speaking to over 1000 teachers at the NASUWT conference about our free school workshops on Peace and Nuclear Weapons issues! Link is in our bio to find out more about us and book a workshop ☮️

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Uk embroidery artist who works under the name Sew Beautiful known for her vast landscapes #WomensArt #Saturday

[Sharon Bennett Connolly @Thehistorybits]

Lunchtime Talk: Nicholaa de la Haye, England’s Forgotten Heroine 🏰

I am so excited to be speaking about Nicholaa de la Haye in her own castle as part of Lincoln Castle's incredible Lunchtime Talk series.

The constable of Lincoln Castle for more than 50 years, Nicholaa faced down three sieges and was created sheriff of Lincolnshire in her own right. During the First Barons’ War, in the aftermath of Magna Carta, and following the death of King John, Nicholaa helped the great William Marshal defeat the rebel barons and send their French allies home. Acting ‘manfully’ and ‘without thinking of anything womanly,’ Nicholaa saved England.

Capacity is limited and booking in advance is essential to secure your place: https://t.co/ZJMXby2KYl

🗓 Saturday 11 April, 1pm
🎟 Tickets: £5 per person
☕Complimentary tea and coffee

@LincolnCastle @penswordbooks @Visit_Lincs @visitlincoln @unilincoln @LincBishopUni @BGUHistory @lincolnbloggers #kingjohnsrighthandlady #nicholaadelahaye @PSHistory @HistoriaHWA @MidlandHistory

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Contemporary UK printmaker Annie Soudain #WomensArt

[Municipal Dreams @MunicipalDreams]

My new post on Substack examines Lincoln's fine postwar Ermine Estate, built by a Conservative and Independent council but described by some as 'social democracy in action'. (Photo credits: Ian Waites)
https://t.co/BE6tLsEu9n

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Karen Pleass, contemporary Irish textile artist #womensart #Spring