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By Signa Gillysdottir



Dundee Hooley November 30th 2025
Photo shamelessly stolen from my partner. Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring the Dundee Hooley! So grab your favourite mug, find a soft space to curl up, and let’s wander a little deeper into the past. Yesterday (November 30th) was the Dundee Hooley! I had a fantastic time! If you were there and saw a green fairy, don't worry, you weren't seeing things, it was me. I met a whole host of lovely locals, and even met the Lord Provost Bill Campbell. This year
Signa Gillysdottir
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Gift Ideas for your Pet Historian
Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring ideas for gifts for your pet historian. As we are getting closer to the gifting...
Signa Gillysdottir
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Preparing for The Start of Your Open University Modules
Hello fellow OU students and welcome tot he first of a series of posts written for you, by one of you. Hello, I'm Signa, and I'm about to...
Signa Gillysdottir
Sep 27, 20253 min read


So You’re Dating a Historian
Welcome back to the History Nook. Happy Monday, Nooklings! The first version of this post ended up being a good example of why I should...
Signa Gillysdottir
Sep 11, 20253 min read


History Bounding: What is it? (And Why You Might Already be Doing it.)
Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring history bounding—and you’ll see just how easy it is to add a touch of the past to...
Signa Gillysdottir
Sep 5, 20253 min read
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