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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

For our final webinar in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust, we're looking at the St Andrews map they've created. Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-t... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll @historictownstrust.bsky.social

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Katie Parker @kparkerhistorian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Fascinating, FREE talk from Lauren Beck, “Cartography and Sovereignty: examining how Canada’s border were defined—and perceived—from the outside” The 2026 Malcolm Young Lecture from the International Map Collectors Society. #maps #freetalk #skystorians 🗃️

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IMCoS 2026 Malcolm Young Lecture with Dr. Lauren Beck

Cartography and sovereignty: examining how Canada’s borders were defined—and perceived—from the outside.

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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that a new biography of Dr Anne F. Sutton (d.2022), one of our founding trustees and a rigorous scholar of the 15th century, has just been published by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. You can read it here: doi.org/10.1093/odnb... #MedievalSky #Skystorians

Photograph of Anne F. Sutton sitting on a garden bench on a summer’s day.

Cover of The King’s Work by Anne F. Sutton.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Another not-to-be-missed upcoming talk. If you’re in the York area, support the preservation of the 14th century Bedern Vicars Choral hall and hear Jeremy’s talk on the York Passion Plays - to the accompaniment of fabulous cake.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Our cartographer, working on the base map for the London on the Eve of the Great Fire Atlas, came across this interesting juxtaposition of streets this week. @londonist.com has already highlighted it in a recent blog post here londonist.com/london/trump... Perhaps we can find out more!

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Free online talk about our project to map London on the eve of the Great Fire, anyone? With @historictownstrust.bsky.social

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I am very proud to be a part of the team producing this tremendous resource. Come and hear @joesaunders1.bsky.social talk about what goes into researching and mapping an atlas project of this magnitude.

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Joe Saunders @joesaunders1.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Delighted to be continuing as a research assistant on the London on the Eve of the Great Fire project. To support the creation of this Atlas and Gazetteer of 1665-6 London then consider a donation to the project. @historictownstrust.bsky.social 🗃️ shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate

Morgan's 1682 map of London. Black and white, showing Tower Bridge, Wapping the Thames and Bermondsey.

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

First up is 'The Politics of Wardship: A New Perspective on Societal Dissatisfaction and Civic Unrest in Late Fourteenth-Century London', by @dralrs.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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This article uses socio-political research on wardship practices in late fourteenth-century London to provide a fresh perspective on the broader political turmoil of the period. By examining the social politics of key civic figures like John Pecche, a draper and alderman who exploited guardianship for personal gain, the article reveals a clearer picture of societal dissatisfaction. Pecche’s exploited ward, John Costantyn, later aligned with John Northampton, a reformist politician who advocated for transparency and ethical governance. Costantyn’s resentment toward his manipulated guardianship, alongside Northampton’s moral campaign, added fuel to a wave of civic unrest, ultimately leading to Costantyn’s execution. Through these interconnected lives, this article presents the role of civic guardianship as a catalyst in reshaping accountability and transparency, and examines how personal ambition, social responsibility, and political reform converged, ultimately transforming urban governance and the expectations of civic leaders in late medieval London.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A genuine question on Philippa Langley’s statement following the settlement in favour of Richard Taylor in The Lost King defamation case: Wouldn’t (or couldn’t) the 18 months-in-the-making “detailed and extensive witness statement” have been considered anyway? Judgement was reached in July.

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Dr Richard Asquith @richardasquith.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I'll be speaking (alongside @dralrs.bsky.social) in session 842 at @imc-leeds.bsky.social on Tuesday next week - a session concentrating on writing and documents in civic and commemorative contexts. Please come along and see what we have to say! 📜 #Medievalsky #Skystorians

Details of session 842 at the 2025 Leeds International Medieval Congress. Tuesday 8 July, 16:30-18:00. THE WARS OF THE ROSES, IV: READERS AND SCRIBES IN COMMEMORATION AND CIVIC GOVERNMENT.
'Since human memory is fallible': Documentary Culture and Civic Learning in Late Medieval London, Adele Sykes, Institute of Historical Research, University of London.
'Be yt remembered': Scribal Practice and the Copying of Last Wills and Testaments in Late Medieval London, Richard Asquith, Vintners' Company, London.
'Memento, homo, quod cinis es': The Marginalia Traditions of 'Erthe' in Late Medieval England, Nicholas Babich, Ave Maria University.

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

For the final part of our lecture series with the Historic Towns Trust, join us on 29 April to hear Tom Pickles give a talk entitled 'A City of Flows?: Chester, 400-1500.' Find out more: ow.ly/YuV950TOiSb #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

NEW ARTICLE: 'The Politics of Wardship: A New Perspective on Societal Dissatisfaction and Civic Unrest in Late Fourteenth-Century London', by @dralrs.bsky.social.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

The Book of the Year has landed on my doorstep! This luxuriously produced volume with stunning colour plates and 32 fabulous essays is available for the bargain price of just £35. yorkisthistorytrust.org/publications... I’m delighted to have been a part of it.

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It has arrived! I am so happy to have been part of this publication, launched in #YorkistHistoryTrust's Ruby Anniversary year and celebrating the Trust's former secretary and chair, the wonderful Carolyn and Peter Hammond. Huge thanks to @richardasquith.bsky.social and Christian Steer for editing.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Clever. But one of the great unanswerable questions of the universe thus remains.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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).

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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!

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

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

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

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

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

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)

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Maps Mania @mapsmania.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

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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The New Medieval Map of London

Maps Mania is a blog dedicated to tracking the very best digital interactive maps on the internet and the tools used to create them.

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

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

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

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.

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

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!

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The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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!

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

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.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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.

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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.

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Dr Richard Asquith @richardasquith.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

P.S. You can pre-order Loyalty Binds Me now! Take a look at the Yorkist History Trust's website for more details, including a full table of contents. It's full of brilliant scholars contributing essays on a whole range of aspects of 15th-century studies: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2024/09/20/n...

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New publication from the Yorkist History Trust – Loyalty Binds Me: Yorkist Studies for Peter and Carolyn Hammond, edited by Richard Asquith and Christian Steer

This Festschrift is offered as a tribute by the Yorkist History Trust to Peter and Carolyn Hammond, whose loyal service to fifteenth-century studies for many years presents a fitting parallel to th…

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Dr Adele (Del) Sykes @dralrs.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

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

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

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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