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Amy burcher

@amy-burcher.bsky.social
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PhD candidate at university of Southampton Research interests in Margaret of Anjou, queenship and textiles

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 6h
I implore all cis people to read this.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Also a lost chance to make use of the other Anglo-Saxon and early norman items in the museum's collection - which are so chronically overlooked in their floor space (and often far less controversial than items which are front and centre)
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Been to see the #bayeuxtapestry and both thrilled and vaguely disappointed at the presentation. I expected a lot much more of an exhibition. There are so many interesting objects that provide context and nuance to 1066 - and help engage visitors
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
So excited to be in #prague for #kq15! We've had our first day of talks today but I've still made some time to do some sightseeing and visit some churches
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Unexpected 15th century gold work embroidery!
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Visit to Salisbury with a view over the watermeadow. The seat of William Ayscough who officiated Margaret's wedding #salisburycathedral
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A trip to Old Sarum - outside of my period but a fascinating example of layers of history one on top of the other!
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Have waited until my lunch break to jump into the bayeux tapestry tickets queue and have a feeling I may have left it too late.
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Abbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
When reality surpasses fiction! Top: fictional forecast for August 2050, broadcast by French TV in 2014 to warn about the consequences of global warming. Bottom: Real French forecast for yesterday, June 22, 2026.
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 02/06/2026
Peatlands are powerful. Here are just a few reasons why… 1. Peatland vegetation slows the flow of rainfall which helps reduce the risk of flooding in nearby towns and villages. Peatlands only cover around 3% of the world's surface but contains more carbon than all the world's rainforests.
A peatland with areas of water surrounding tufts of grass in a valley. We see hills with clouds behind. Clouds are grey and white. No people are in view.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Went to Vyne House yesterday and was not expecting early 16th century flemish stained glass depictions of Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon and Margaret Tudor with namesake saints. Possibly at Holy Ghost Chapel and moved to preserve during reformation #stainedglass #tudors #nationaltrust
Catherine of Aragon with St Catherine Henry VIII with St Henry of BohemiaMargaret Tudor, queen of Scotland with St Margaret
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I've been to Winchester cathedral before but coming back now I've started my studies and seeing the monuments for William Waynflete and Cardinal Beaufort, who are such key players in my period, makes it even more impactful.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
13th century floor tiles at Netley Abbey - hidden under a thick layer of dust in the Sacristry
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Watching the Shakespeare depictions of Margaret through the uni library and hadn't realised it was the Arthur Hughes version of Richard III. Very fun way to spend a Friday afternoon.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Another useful guide from your friends at Buckinghamshire Archives
A meme of 'Is this a document?' showing a grid with various classifications of things that might be documents based on their content and structure, graded between purist and radical. Each box has a matching image of the contents, including the USS Enterprise, a WAV waveform, the Boarstall Cartulary, and Scrabble.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Reminder to myself that there are periods of fashion post 1550s and they are also fun! #Victoria&Albert #Marieantoinette
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Attending the MEDATs #Greensleeves conference with the unexpected excitement of a 17th century crib!
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I've already seen people talking about Elizabeth in #Frankenstein2025 in connection w Sissy and the famous Franz Xaver Winterhalter painting- but not how much hair was a massive Victorian obsession that is emblematic of both purity and sexuality
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Very excited for the upcoming Great Expectations Conference! Should be a really thought provoking day on how to support historic religious buildings and communities that care for them
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Have this on pre-order - and via bookshop.org so able to support my local too !!
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Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Finally getting to see the Hogback and historic stonework in person at Heysham, St Peter's nearly five years on from first studying them at uni!
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Part 2 ft wall paintings, misericords,tiles and maker's marks
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Getting to spend the last week in Hereford for work and exploring gorgeous medieval churches was such a treat (part 1 Hereford cathedral)
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Zack Beauchamp @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The funny thing about the Superman freakout is that Kal-El isn't "just" an undocumented immigrant. He is a refugee who fled a planet that was literally dying. His creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, were first generation Jews whose parents had fled persecution in Eastern Europe.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Oh I'm going to so insufferable about this... www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
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Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal - Museums Association
Artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures and Lewis chessmen
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FinnMackay @finnfox.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Andrea Dworkin pointed out the irony of being told men are women's natural protectors, when they are the biggest danger. Whether women are put on a pedestal or a pyre, it's the same old patriarchy. Men & women are not different species, men are not naturally superior to women.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
EH News today... Having been a history grad who worked here one of the most difficult things facing those trying to get into Heritage is even if you get highly competitive roles- there is little security. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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English Heritage chief steps down after overseeing controversial cost cuts
Nick Merriman’s exit, for personal reasons, welcomed by some after redundancies and winter closures aimed at ‘financial sustainability’
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Auction for the National Churches Trust's fundraising auction- included are art, private tours and even your own piece of church!! uk.givergy.com/going-going-...
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National Churches Trust- Online auction 2025 | Powered by Givergy
Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with National Churches Trust . Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclusi
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Planning trips to historic places that show up in your study and finding out none of their interpretation is related to your period is so sad 😅
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The recent historic religious buildings alliance conference at St Marylebone Parish church - it's not often you get to work in such gorgeous settings!
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Marcelle de Vries @mdvries.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
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Medieval Myths Bingo
There is so much “fake history” going around about the Medieval Era that I decided to write this article and create this; There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about “The&#8…
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Excited to be speaking today at 2:30-4pm!
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Pope Francis used his final public appearance, less than 24 hours before his death, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza ⬇️
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Managed to drop into Eynsford castle last weekend- which was last occupied in the 13th century and still has a noman enclosure castle layout . Its tucked away down a tiny side road off the main village but well worth the visit!
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Small Robots @smolrobots.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Let me save you any angst: *everyone* choosing to work on a Harry Potter-based project has decided - or has management that has decided on their behalf - that the risk of angering trans people and our allies is worth the money they're getting in return. That's it.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
I don't read much historical romance but I picked this up out of curiosity and mostly because of this cover!!! Especially in the age of cartoon and AI covers - it's so delightfully whimsical
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The amount of greek tragedy on the west end atm is bad for my wallet. But if anyone out there is taking requests - Agamemnon or Antigone please #elektra #oedipus
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This potential portrait is now on back on display at Wrest park! The last time it was on public display seems to have been 2007- so it's an exciting chance to see it www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/search...
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Could this Mysterious Portrait be Lady Jane Grey?
Research from English Heritage suggests that a newly displayed portrait at Wrest Park could be the only portrait of Lady Jane Grey that was painted before she was executed.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Had a fab day seeing the Broderers Guild exhibition at @banksidegallery.bsky.social including a gorgeous piece exploring the practice of the early medieval embroiderer by Dr Alexander Makin herself!!
Juhannas by Kristina Sinclair'The early medieval embroiderer' Alexandra makin My Green Fingered Man by Jatz MowbrayUnsewn by Michelle Agnew
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
It may be time for my now yearly trip to Hever #wolfhall www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wolf Hall: 'Stunning' costumes of TV series on display at Hever Castle
Outfits from the hit BBC drama are set to be displayed to the public for the first time.
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Got to the viral quote in #annecarson Oresteia. A nice chance to do some reading for pleasure rather than research now all my applications are in!
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Saw #Nosferatu today and whoever in the art department did the manuscript illustration of death and the maiden- kudos to you. It was such a small detail but clearly well researched and well executed! The detail of the curtains/ hangings tied up at the end was👌👌
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
So frustrated to see the news that funding cuts may mean students already studying for Latin GCSE may not be able to finish their courses! #latin #classics www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Axing the Latin excellence scheme: a classic mistake I Letters
Letters: Senior academics call for a government rethink on scrapping the Latin excellence programme
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Dr Lacey Bonar Hull @laceybonarhull.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Snowball Fight! ❄️ Some medieval and early modern depictions of people having fun in the snow 🧵 First up is this epic snow battle from The Book of Hours of Adelaide de Savoie, ca. 1460. There's A LOT going on in this one. Musée Condé MS 76, fol. 12v
This thread includes manuscript depictions of snowball fights from medieval and early modern manuscripts
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Soph @moonponysophia.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
An early 15th century snowball fight, from a wall painting in the Castello del Buonconsiglio, in Trento, Italy. #GothicAdvent
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Amy burcher @amy-burcher.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Sent the first draft of my proposal for feedback. Excited but nervous !
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