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Dr. John Price

@jpaprice

Public and Community Historian; Director, Museum of Everyday Life; Visiting Research Fellow, KCL. Historian, educator, author, walker, talker, academic, freelancer, wild swimmer, taphophile. www.drjohnprice.net www.moel.org.uk buildingstories.co.uk

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New exhibition for the Museum of Everyday Life!

'Putting Away Childish Things' at the Gerald Moore Gallery until 4 April. Open Sats 10-4 or weekdays by appt.

I'll be giving a talk on Saturday 14 March at 2.00pm, details TBC.

#exhibition #history #archive #historicalobjects #museum #peopleshistory

06.03.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please note: the Conference itself takes place on Saturday 21 November, NOT 14 November as currently listed on RHS site!

17.02.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
adult learners from the 1950s sitting in a classroom with a teacher presenting

adult learners from the 1950s sitting in a classroom with a teacher presenting

πŸ“’Conference Call for PapersπŸ“’

An Intelligent Interest: Learning and Education in London

Seeking proposals for engaging and accessible talks or presentations on any aspect of education and learning in London’s history.

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/an-...

#history #historyconference #CFP #education

17.02.2026 08:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Debating the Bachelor Tax: Masculinity and the Politics of Taxation in Britain, 1894–1920 Abstract. β€˜Bachelor tax’ was a popular shorthand for controversial changes in government policy regarding income tax and marital status. From 1918, men wer

My first article is out! It examines the conjunction of fiscal policy and gender politics, highlighting the moment in 1920 when different income tax rates for the married and unmarried were first introduced into the British tax system 🧡 1/7

academic.oup.com/tcbh/article...

09.08.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2

My talk is up on YouTube! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

18.02.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please note: the Conference itself takes place on Saturday 21 November, NOT 14 November as currently listed on RHS site!

17.02.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
adult learners from the 1950s sitting in a classroom with a teacher presenting

adult learners from the 1950s sitting in a classroom with a teacher presenting

πŸ“’Conference Call for PapersπŸ“’

An Intelligent Interest: Learning and Education in London

Seeking proposals for engaging and accessible talks or presentations on any aspect of education and learning in London’s history.

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/an-...

#history #historyconference #CFP #education

17.02.2026 08:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Thanks to @jpaprice.bsky.social who gave an excellent talk at #BexleyArchives on Deptford Ragged School which later provided education to working people. Here in Bexley evening classes in arithmetic, dressmaking and leatherwork (1928) had expanded to car maintenance and Tourist French by 1963.

19.01.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Many years ago, I used to repair the photocopiers at Brinsworth House, and on one occasion the DJ Alan "Fluff" Freeman let me pass him on the stairs as I was carrying lots of gear! We had lots of 'showbiz' clients!

05.01.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight at 9 on BBC Two, dear friends, it's VICTORIAN MURDER CLUB!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

05.01.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 152 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 6

Delighted to discover that my former Goldsmiths colleague and MA History supervisor Dr John Price @jpaprice.bsky.social was a historical consultant on this. Ex GS people hard consulting the TV history murder and violence this week!!! πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ˜‚ (Murder Club tonight & #AThousandBlows S2 streams on Fri!)

05.01.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first talk of 2026 is on 17 January 2.30pm by Dr John Price @jpaprice.bsky.social - Educating Deptford: The Deptford Ragged School and its Place in the Community, exploring stories of the children who attended. Tickets Β£5, location Central Library Bexleyheath - contact us to book your place!

22.12.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our first talk of 2026 is on 17 January 2.30pm by Dr John Price - Educating Deptford: The Deptford Ragged School and its Place in the Community, exploring stories of the children who attended. Tickets Β£5, location Central Library Bexleyheath - contact us to book your place! @jpaprice.bsky.social

15.12.2025 14:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LAMAS 59th Local History Conference - Lamas Food Glorious Food

London History Conference
"Food Glorious Food"

15 November 2025, 10.30-17.30, at Docklands, Museum of London.

Great line-up of speakers on a range of topics!

More information at:
www.lamas.org.uk/lamas-59th-l...

#history #londonhistory #historyconference #foodhistory #historyevents #conference

03.11.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some #London #historywalks this weekend!

People's History, Booth maps, Everyday Heroism, walking, and talking!

More information at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/drjohnprice

#gfwatts #postmanspark #numhead #newcross #walking #heroism #peopleshistory

03.06.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed my london-based #history #walks last month, great news! I'm doing the sold-out ones again on 7 & 8 June!
They're selling well, so book your spot while you still can!
Book at: drjohnprice.net/upcoming-eve...

#history #historywalks #postmanspark #wattsmemorial #gfwatts #nunhead

14.05.2025 08:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bear The Bear is a Christian church based in Deptford, South East London. We are a diverse and growing group of people committed to God and others.

Some interesting looking short-term #job opportunities here for #historians and #archivists. (Note: quite short deadlines for some of the roles).

#history #historyjobs #archive #archivejobs #archivistjobs

www.thebear.tv#/job-vacanci...

14.05.2025 08:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LAMAS Local History Conference, β€˜Food Glorious Food!’ – CALL FOR PAPERS | RHS

Call for Papers!
LAMAS Local History Conference 2025.
Theme: Food Glorious Food!
Deadline: 31 May

#history #historycfp #callforpapers #cfp #foodhistory #historyoffood #materialculture #historians #conference

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/lam...

07.05.2025 06:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of interesting #history #walks #talks and #events coming up in the next month or so, including a fundraiser on 8 April.

More information at: drjohnprice.net/upcoming-events/

#walking #localhistory #historywalks #deptford #newcross #lewisham #nunhead #hatchampark #gfwatts #postmanspark

27.02.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Society are still in desperate need of a Treasurer as well as a number of other support roles which can be seen in the image below. Without a group of volunteers the Society will struggle to function moving forwards. Please contact us if you require any further information.
#NWKFHS #Kent

15.03.2025 10:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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White board with announcement written on it

Gramophone on table with message on screen in background

Gramophone on table with message on screen in background

All good fun and hands-on History! #history

17.03.2025 10:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LAMAS Local History Conference 2025 – CALL FOR PAPERS | RHS

Conference #Callforpapers

LAMAS Local History Conference, β€˜Food Glorious Food!’
15 November 2025, Museum of London Docklands
Closing date: 14 April

#history #cfp #conference #food #foodhistory #londonhistory#historians #localhistory #speakers #papers

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/lam...

14.03.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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But how true was this? Were there other factors that influenced Arkell? Public historian Dr John Price @jpaprice.bsky.social will tell us in his talk 'Baildon Street: The Blackest Street in Deptford?' here at #BexleyArchives on 26 April 2.30pm. Tickets: Β£5.

12.03.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Women, frowzy and half-dressed, eye you curiously as you pass… Children, some shoeless, all dirty and ragged.’ These are the words of George Arkell, researcher for Charles Booth’s inquiry into the extent of poverty in London, when he visited Baildon Street, Deptford in 1899.

12.03.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public historian Dr John Price @jpaprice.bsky.social will give a talk here at #BexleyArchives on 26 April 2.30pm called 'Baildon Street: The Blackest Street in Deptford?' examining Charles Booth’s Poverty Map of 1889 and the return visit of his investigator ten years later. Tickets: Β£5.

03.03.2025 13:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

and look at you now! Superstar historian, hanging out with celebs, helping make this year's smash hit TV show! πŸ˜‰ I haven't seen it, but everyone is raving about it; congrats! Amazing work. Thanks for the kind words!

27.02.2025 20:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of interesting #history #walks #talks and #events coming up in the next month or so, including a fundraiser on 8 April.

More information at: drjohnprice.net/upcoming-events/

#walking #localhistory #historywalks #deptford #newcross #lewisham #nunhead #hatchampark #gfwatts #postmanspark

27.02.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
About | New Cross Fire Foundation

Pleased to announce that I have been appointed Director of History and Heritage with the New Cross Fire Foundation.

Really proud to be working with this amazing organisation and contributing to it's work.
www.ncff.co.uk

#newcrossfire #newcrossfire1981 #newcross #blackbritishhistory #history

27.01.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to this!

22.01.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public historian Dr John Price will give a talk here at #BexleyArchives on 26 April 2.30pm called 'Baildon Street: The Blackest Street in Deptford?' examining Charles Booth’s Poverty Map of 1889 and the return visit of one of his investigators ten years later. Tickets: Β£5.

21.01.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1