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dralrs.bsky.social
Medievalist. Talks a lot (and occasionally writes) about late medieval urban social politics and lived experience. Does stuff with Historic Towns Trust and Institute of Historical Research. Labrador-mum. Whacky-witch-granny. Gin-lover. On the run from Tw…
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Clever. But one of the great unanswerable questions of the universe thus remains.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Had just The Best Day in London seeing the Medieval Women British Library exhibition. Highlights for me: Eleanor Rykener’s case reported in the London Mayor’s court; the Breviarium Bartholomei medical compendium and the actual book of Margery Kempe (first time I’ve seen the original).

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

I was in York today for a terrific talk on the medieval Bedern hall. But on the way I stopped All Saints, North Street where four years of restoration has brought the church back to its colourful medieval heyday. The rood screen is a 20th c. replica, but against that newly restored ceiling… wow!

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Join us tonight for our talk in collaboration with The Historic Towns Trust, where David Bowler will be considering the ways in which we can find historic Perth. Find out more: ow.ly/X9Pc50TObJr #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

What happens when a medieval market town meets the the Industrial Revolution? Come and find out on 25th Feb.

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

@imc-leeds.bsky.social - preliminary programme is out for 2025. Last session on Tuesday. Just before pub-time. 😁

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Come along and hear the most excellent @sarahrj.bsky.social for a January treat. There’s cake and a beautiful medieval setting. (And a few Historic Towns Trust maps for sale)

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

The New Medieval Map of London - there are no true maps of Medieval London so the Historic Towns Trust created one. googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-...

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Our collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust is back! Join us on 28 January, where David Bowler will be considering the ways in which we can find historic Perth. Find out more: ow.ly/AKxb50TObxX #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

The house has fallen silent after 24 hours of adults, children and dogs: soft play bouncing, game playing, head-swivelling multiple-conversational, bouncing-off-the-walls madness. Antidote… a quiet sofa, coffee and proofs.

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

As promised, here is our new starter pack of scholars working on London from a range of different perspectives. If you've any recommendations as to anyone else who should be in here (including yourself), do let us know!

submitted 80 days ago • 10 comments

We're looking to put together a starter pack of scholars working on London from different disciplinary perspectives - history, literature, geography, film, politics etc. If you work on London and would like to be added, or know of someone else who should be, please do let us know!

submitted 83 days ago • 17 comments

While the Wars of the Roses (and the death of princes) are a hot topic, can I mention that the Yorkist History Trust are sponsoring a day of fascinating papers at #IMC2025.

submitted 95 days ago • 1 comment

Am in an Oxford proper beer pub with a pint of chewy gluten free ale, listening to ABBA:The Album being played (all tracks) on vinyl on a real record player over the pub speakers. Life is good.

submitted 106 days ago • 0 comments

Unplanned two-day trip to Oxford. Not overly familiar with the town. Much reading to do so looking for recommendations for good coffee shops/ book stores to chill out in.

submitted 107 days ago • 2 comments

Absolutely THE TV series to watch by candlelight. (Watching WH again first)

submitted 113 days ago • 1 comment

Obviously I am biased, but I think this is going to be the best value book on the fifteenth century published in 2025.

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