Amanda Thomas

Amanda is an author, linguist and historian. Books: 'The Nonconformist Revolution' (Pen & Sword, 2020), ‘Cholera - The Victorian Plague' (P&S, 2020, 2015).

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@RochesterBridge The smell. I love standing in the middle and breathing it in. The muddiness of the river takes me right back to childhood and the prospect of an ice lolly on the other side. Bliss.

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@LexiDiggins so sad I could not be there! Some fantastic work going on in the St Albans/Harpenden area raising our awareness of our incredible history through #Archaeology

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

If you haven't visited @RochesterCathedral why not? The Textus is actually IN the crypt plus loads of amazing info on Rochester's vibrant heritage. I particularly like the Early Medieval history written by Dr Alexander Thomas! @admt9999 #History

[Rochester Cathedral @RochesterCathed]

Textus Roffensis is full of references to familiar places. This section talks about the maintenance of Rochester Bridge. It gives instructions on how it should be repaired and which estates will need to provide support including planks of wood.

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

Episode 2 tonight, 9pm C5. Absolutely not to be missed! @jayblades_ The West End Through Time #History

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

What's it like working with a national treasure? Watch C5's 'Jay Blades: The West End Through Time' with me talking Soho history and 1854 cholera with the gorgeous @jayblades_ More in my 'Cholera the Victorian Plague'! @penswordbooks @sohosocietyw1 @sohoradio @BitesSoho #History

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@jayblades_ @channel5_tv What a fabulous programme @jayblades_ and what fun it was to help make it. Such a pleasure to work with you - hope to do it again some time, maybe on a more general history theme! #London #soho #cholera

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@canob @IsaacStatue @juanchycane Esta NO ES la casa donde nacio’ Isaac! Es el edificio donde estaba situada la pescaderia’ de su padre, 5 High Street, Strood, segu’n se enumera en el Censo de 1851. Espero que eso aclare la confusio’n.

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@Newells_en @IsaacStatue After some considerable research with maps and old census records, the building does appear to be 5 High Street, Strood, site of the Newell fishmonger’s. Look out for more from me and my work on the life of Isaac! #newellsoldboys #isaacnewellheritagegroup

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@IsaacStatue @MedwaySport @Newells_en Totally understand! I've already asked if we can film it - that would also be nice for our chums in Argentina. BUT we might need someone to do the subtitles. My Spanish ain't what it once was.

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

Tues 20 June, 2pm, Medway Archives Centre, Strood. A talk by me (Spring Lecture Series): 'The Story of Isaac Newell-from Strood to Argentina and the Seeds of Modern Football'. New research and love for Isaac and Rosario. Book at 01634 332714 @MedwaySport @IsaacStatue @Newells_en

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@IsaacStatue @MedwaySport @Newells_en How frustrating! Taxi/bus? However, I will see if we can film it - it's a good idea.

[Dr Alexander Thomas @admt9999]

New introduction to the Peace of Edward and Guthrum forgery has been added online. Great to be working with @engliscmunuc; @RochesterCathed. #medievaltwitter #Danelaw https://t.co/kp96SsTGFX

[JJ Chalmers @JJChalmersRM]

I’m talking a load of old sh*te with @xandvt and @Raksha_Digs.

Tomorrow night on @channel5_tv and @My5_tv from 2100.

(A word of advice tho… make sure you have your dinner before it!)

#TheGreatStink #History #London

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@JJChalmersRM @xandvt @Raksha_Digs @channel5_tv @My5_tv Apologies @JJChalmersRM that I was responsible for some of that sh*te. Can't wait to see the final programmes @channel5_tv #cholera #TheGreatStink #History #London

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

A sneak preview of, @JJChalmersRM , Sherrie Lockett Warwick and me in 'The Great Stink of 1858' (C5, 9pm, Thurs 16/Fri 17 Feb). Poor JJ's got cholera - thanks to Sherrie's amazing make-up skills - but I'm on hand to suggest some remedies! #cholera @penswordbooks @MissSarahWise

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@IsaacStatue Yes! @IsaacStatue That's what I call recognition - although, when giving the answer, 'from Strood' would have been preferable to 'from Kent'. #UniversityChallenge

[Cadena 3 Rosario @Cadena3_Rosario]

En Inglaterra se inauguró la exposición de la Vida de Isaac Newell ⚽👇
Margarita Bittetti Newell 💬 tataranieta de Isaac habló en @Estadio_3 📻

[Medway Sport @MedwaySport]

As if our exhibition just appeared in an Argentinian newspaper 📰 🇦🇷 🫶🏽 https://t.co/QCtGqsWnjX

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@MedwaySport
@lady_newell
@Visit_Medway
@IsaacStatue
@FootballMuseum
@sportinghistory
@Guildhallmuseum Hopefully #newells not a story lost to the archives for much longer. An amazing exhibition, but together with @Newells_en I hope to do so much more!

[Amanda Thomas @thomasamandaj]

@MedwaySport @Newells_en @lady_newell @Visit_Medway @IsaacStatue @FootballMuseum @sportinghistory @MedwaySport @lady_newell @Visit_Medway @IsaacStatue @FootballMuseum @sportinghistory Hopefully not a story lost to the archives for much longer. Together with @Newells_en I hope to do so much more! #newells