On Saturday 7th February, 1-2pm, I'm giving a talk in my role at the Pankhurst Museum. The slightly tongue-in-cheek title is 'What About the Men?', but it's mostly about patriarchy, the institution of marriage, and the doctrine of coverture. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-about...
I'm giving a talk on my book, Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy) for the Manchester Histories Salon this Thursday! It's a free event, and it starts at 6pm (in person at Manchester Histories Hub in Central Library or online). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
I have to be honest, I genuinely thought Suella Braverman defected to Reform ages ago.
What's new with me? Well, I'm best friends with a robot now. But reading the room, I'm guessing no one wants to hear about that.
💕 Valentines Walk in the Woods 💕 On Sunday 15th February at 1pm, I'm leading a gentle, social walk in Bailey's Wood, Blackley, with stories & folklore about the origins of Valentine's Day. It's free, and it's perfect for people who don't like Valentine's Day! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/valentines...
I'm aware I haven't really been active on here over the past year or so. If I'm honest, I've forgotten how to do this type of social media and I've been enjoying a lovely holiday from doomscrolling. I guess I'll have to try and ease myself back in again though.
❄️ Imbolc Walk in the Woods ❄️ I'm leading a gentle, seasonal walk in Bailey's Wood, Blackley on Sunday to celebrate Imbolc (and Candlemas and Groundhog Day) and see if we can predict the start of spring. It's a free event, suitable for all ages.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imbolc-wal...
❄️ Imbolc Stories Wanted for Hannah's Bookshelf on North Manchester FM ❄️ Can you tell a seasonal story in just 3 minutes? Deadline is midnight tomorrow! Find out how to submit on my website.
hannahkate.net/imbolc-stori...
Be My Guest on Hannah's Bookshelf in 2026! I've got lots of ways that you can get involved in the show this year, so check out the post on my website to find out more.
hannahkate.net/be-my-guest-...
Book launch 26 Feb 2026 working class movement library
Pleased to be doing the northern leg of my book launch at @wcmlibrary.bsky.social with Isaac Rose and the Greater Manchester Tenants' Union on 26 Feb. Northerners, book now!
Thank you so much! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the book. 😊
Yay! Hope you enjoy meeting Hannah!
Cover of Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy by Hannah Priest
Cover of How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women by Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell
Cover of That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas
Cover of The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic by Lindsey Stewart
🎶 Must be the season of the witch 🎶 The next 3 books in my queue, after @shewolfmanc.bsky.social's Unburied, are How to Kill a Witch, That Very Witch, and The Conjuring of America. The fall of patriarchy is my favorite time of year.
Over the past year or so, I've been writing stories of the little moments of joy and strangeness I've experienced riding the rails around Manchester. I love trams, and I love the things I see on them. Today's story is called Coronation Chicken.
hannahkate.net/coronation-c...
A fantastic event launching ‘Unburied: The true story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy’ by @shewolfmanc.bsky.social at Manchester Museum last night 📚💀
Signed copies are now available in the MCR Museum shop, non-signed copies online for £20
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manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175922/
Sorry for the late reply... but thanks so much for coming! And your question was definitely not waffly. 😊
A hardback book on a light pine table. The cover art shows bed coverings with an exposed hand of an woman.
This week I was at the Manchester Museum for the launch of Unburied : The True Story of Hannah Beswick The Manchester Mummy, by @shewolfmanc.bsky.social. I waffled through a question where I said 'Modern Penny Dreadful Industry' ?! but received a long excellent reply. I'll enjoy reading the book.
The cover of Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy by Hannah Priest, next to a quote from the Fortean Times reading: "In Unburied, Hannah Priest seeks to uncover the truth behind Beswick's story and in doing so contributes to histories of the body, museums, and death and dying... the reader is encouraged to ponder the human experiences of historical actors, the temporality of burial, and quite why stories like Beswick's continue to fascinate us in the modern day."
So amazing to see a review of my book about Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy in the Fortean Times!
Apparently there are just 8 tickets left for tonight's launch event at the Manchester Museum. Do come along if you can!
Oh, I see it's International Tea Day..and with tea you're never far from a suffragette. There are a number of related articles on my website, but, at random, here's one wp.me/p2AEiO-8l
Last chance to book for tonight's event at Manchester Museum! 💀
Just 8 tickets remaining for the launch of 'Unburied: The true story of Hannah Beswick, The Manchester Mummy' by @shewolfmanc.bsky.social 🎟️
Free 6.30-8pm? Book yours quick: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unburied-b...
A copy of Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy by Hannah Priest on a wooden table with a cup of tea and a small teapot next to it.
Work has been so full-on these past couple of months, I've hardly had any time to talk about my book. So just a reminder... Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy came out in February from @manchesterup.bsky.social! Feel free to AMA about mummified Georgian Mancunians.
Curious about Manchester's history? Here's a slightly unnerving corner of it... 💀
Hear the true story of Hannah Beswick, also known as The Manchester Mummy, from author @shewolfmanc.bsky.social
Launching 'Unburied' at Manchester Museum on 11th June: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/unbur...
Have you ever heard of the Manchester Mummy?
Join us at Manchester Museum for the launch of 'Unburied' by @shewolfmanc.bsky.social to find out the true story of how Hannah Beswick became mummified.
11th June - FREE tickets here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/unbur...
Went for a picnic on Saddleworth today. Really enjoyed celebrating the incoming season while getting ravaged by the last gasps of the outgoing one. This time of year is magical. ❤️
Staring out of the window at the reflection of trees in a very still lake while listening to Chopin's Prelude in E Minor like I'm proper in an arthouse film.
I'm so excited to read this!
#BookSky 📚💙 I can't wait to read this, I've been looking forward to it for ages!
I think so! Shall I drop you an email about it?
A box of books. Each one is a copy of Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy by Hannah Priest
It's here! It's out in the world! My book Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy is out now from @manchesterup.bsky.social! 🥳🥳🥳
