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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I am thrilled to see my article on Prince Maurice featured in the Editors’ Choice at the World Turned Upside Down, alongside several other wonderful publications! 👑 #skystorians #earlymodern You can check out the curated selection here! www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/editors-choi...

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Editors’ Choice - The World Turned Upside Down

Educational Series A collection of specially curated open access articles selected by our contributing editors from academic journals.

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I will be presenting a paper at 'The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War' Conference at the National Civil War Centre on 17 October! It is a wonderful line up, so please do come along! #skystorians #earlymodern Tickets available now! royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...

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The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War - CONFERENCE - RHS

The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War A one-day conference, organised by the Lincoln Record Society, (in association with the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archae...

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

My review of Dr David Appleby's latest monograph has been published today with @midlandhistory.bsky.social! A wonderful book that provides an accessible narrative of the British Civil Wars, whilst emphasising non-elite perspectives. #earlymodern #skystorians www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZDNJW...

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A Short History of the English Revolution and the Civil Wars

Published in Midland History (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I am delighted to share my podcast episode on the World Turned Upside Down is out today! ⚔️ Tune in to learn more about the role of the lower ranks in Newark-on-Trent and the Royalist cause! #skystorian #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I’m spending the week in Oxford, starting work on PhD Chapter Six! No better place to study Royalist experiences of siege! #skystorians #earlymodern

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Olivia Formby @oliviaformby.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to 'Speech/less in the Early Modern World' research workshop at Emmanuel College last week! My brain is still absolutely buzzing with inspiration from all the incredible papers! ☀️

15 academic researchers from all career stages stand smiling together in the Emmanuel College garden

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The ‘Speech/less in the Early Modern World’ conference was absolutely wonderful. It was incredible to see speechlessness emerge in so many avenues of historical research! #earlymodern #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I’m looking forward to presenting my paper on sensory loss in the British Civil Wars at the ‘Speech/less in the Early Modern World’ conference this week! Organised by the wonderful @oliviaformby.bsky.social at @camhistory.bsky.social! #earlymodern #skystorians

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Olivia Formby @oliviaformby.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

✨Speech/less in the Early Modern World✨ Research Workshop, 23-24 April 2026 Emmanuel College, Cambridge Places limited. Please register as an attendee by 12 April: forms.gle/k9Xnz4gVFhe2Syez9 Thank you event sponsors! @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social @socialhistsoc.bsky.social

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Sunday was the final day of the Special Interest Conference at @ox.ac.uk! ⚔️ We heard a wonderful paper from Professor Carla Gardina Pestana on the British Atlantic World in the 1650s, followed by a really interesting insight into war memory and legacy by Dr Imogen Peck. #earlymodern #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Saturday started with a wonderful paper by @isminipells.bsky.social on war amongst the lower ranks. ⚔️ This was followed by Professor John Morrill with fascinating insight into Oliver Cromwell, and @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social with her incredible work on the Irish Depositions #earlymodern #skystorian

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We had two more wonderful papers yesterday! First was @lloydbowen.bsky.social on the establishment of the Cavalier Capital at Oxford, followed by Professor Mark Stoyle’s insight into Prince Rupert’s infamous ‘magic’ poodle! 🐾 @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We heard a fantastic paper on the Three Kingdoms by Professor Laura Stewart this morning, followed by an insight into the lived realities of war by Dr David Appleby! @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I am thrilled to be invited to this year’s Special Interest Event at Christ Church College, @ox.ac.uk: Britain Turned Upside Down, Civil War & Republic, 1640-1660! We started off yesterday with a wonderful paper by @jonathanhealey.bsky.social!

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It was a real joy to present my research at the Early Modern British and Irish History seminar yesterday evening! Many thanks to the convenors for inviting me! #skystorian #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I’m looking forward to presenting my research into Royalist experiences of siege in Newcastle this Wednesday at the Early Modern British and Irish History Seminar at Trinity Hall! Please do come along! ⚔️🏰 @emodcam.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern

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Cambridge Early Modernists @emodcam.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Early British and Irish History Seminar: 5.15 pm on Wednesday 11 February, Graham Storey Room at Trinity Hall Jade Jesty (Cambridge) – Royalist Experiences of Siege in Newcastle, 1640-1673

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I spent New Year’s Eve exploring Framlingham Castle! 🏰 It was there that Mary was proclaimed Queen of England in 1553, and later the castle was given to Pembroke College, in 1636! @englishheritage.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I spent last week in the wonderful archives at Gloucestershire Heritage Hub, starting work on my fifth PhD chapter. I’m looking at the experiences of those involved in the Siege of Gloucester (1643)! ⚔️ #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Many congratulations to my wonderful supervisor, Professor Clare Jackson, on the publication of her latest book. And a fantastic event at Heffers this evening to celebrate! #earlymodern #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

A morning of undergraduate supervisions today. This week’s theme is Early Modern hierarchies - we’ve got some fun ballads to discuss! #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

At @pembroke1347.bsky.social, we recently hosted a Summer Academy for The Elephant Group, a charity which works with high achieving Year 12s to access higher education. We had a great discussion about the breadth of a History degree, and explored 17th Century pamphlets! #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Having a little break from writing up the fourth chapter of my PhD in Stirling! And it’s absolutely stunning! 🤩

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I’m spending a few days in Bristol Archives this week, starting research into the Storming of Bristol (July 1643) and the Siege of Bristol (August 1645) for my next PhD chapter! 🗡️ #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

@pembroke1347.bsky.social is looking beautiful for our annual July Open Days! Prospective undergraduates are welcome to tour around each college, to help them decide where to apply! 🌻

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I am delighted to share that I have been awarded a Postgraduate Research Grant and complimentary membership to The Cromwell Association! The generosity of the panel at @cromwellorg.bsky.social will facilitate future archive trips and my research into siege experiences. #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The May Ball at @pembroke1347.bsky.social was a gorgeous way to celebrate the end of another academic year! 🌹 #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I had a wonderful time at KCL’s Early Modern War Narratives conference last Friday! All of the papers were absolutely fascinating! @cemskcl.bsky.social I am very grateful for the opportunity to present my own research into the non-elite experiences of siege in Newark! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🐴Rupert's Released Today⚓️ With fresh insights, new evidence, and incorporating up to date studies, Rupert has sallied forth into bookshops! "fresh and balanced ... gives us new readings of much of his life" Professor Nadine Akkerman - Author of 'Spycraft' 📗- t.co/86K1Ux0TYZ

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I am thrilled to be presenting my research into the lived experiences of siege at KCL’s CEMS Early Modern War Narratives conference, alongside an array of wonderful speakers! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians Tickets available below! @cemskcl.bsky.social kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/lamen...

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Early Modern War Narratives - Annual CEMS Colloquium — CEMS KCL Blog

Join CEMS for our annual colloquium. This year's theme is early modern war narratives. Keynote: Prof. Andrew Hopper and Dr. Ismini Pells.

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Revision supervisions for our Third Years are now in full swing at Pembroke - this afternoon we are looking at religion and historical practice! #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It was a delight to deliver Pembroke’s History Subject Masterclass with our visiting Year 12s today! We explored popular print from the 1640s, before comparing Royalist and Parliamentarian petitions! 👑 #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I am very excited to be stewarding this event at @pembroke1347.bsky.social tomorrow! An unmissable group of historians! ⚔️ #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Last Saturday was my MA graduation at @pembroke1347.bsky.social! It was so lovely to see everyone from my undergraduate cohort reunited for the ceremony! ✨🎓

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Spent today touring the Naseby battlefield with @ox.ac.uk! On 14th June 1645, after a decisive defeat by the Parliamentarians, it was in this field that Prince Rupert rode to protect the King during his retreat! 🐎🗡️ #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

We finished up yesterday with wonderful presentations from Dr Ismini Pells on Philip Skippon’s war wounds, Professor Mark Stoyle on the massacre of women at Naseby, and @mandydeb.bsky.social on the landscape of the battlefield! #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I am very excited to be visiting @ox.ac.uk for the weekend course Naseby: The Memory of a Battle in a Changing Landscape. ⚔️ Starting off with a fascinating insight into the wounded soldiers of Naseby by Professor Andrew Hopper!

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Had a wonderful seminar with our third year undergraduates this morning, thinking about the place of gender in the practice of history! 📝 #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I am delighted to have been invited to @trinityhallcamb.bsky.social to deliver a History lecture this week, for their Arts and Humanities Open Day! ✨ The theme was Royalists and Roundheads in the British Civil Wars, 1642 - 1651, with interactive use of primary sources! #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I held a class on study skills for first year Historians this afternoon! Talking about the importance of essay planning and exam technique. 📝 #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Continuing the British Civil War theme this weekend with a trip to Raby Castle! Raby was unsuccessfully besieged by the Royalists twice, once in 1645 and again in 1648. 🏰 #skystorians #earlymodern

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I’m in Newcastle today for a trip to the Tyne & Wear Archives. Starting work on my third PhD chapter! 🏰

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A beautiful setting for planning some undergraduate seminars this week! ✨ #skystorians

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Jade Jesty @jadejesty.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Hi! I’m Jade, a PhD student studying History at Pembroke College, Cambridge. My work explores siege warfare in the British Civil Wars! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians

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