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Megan Barber

@mbarberhistory.bsky.social
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MA History Student at University of Winchester | Postgrad Member of RHS | Researching Monarchy & Public History 👑🏰

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
After a fantastic #KQ15, the Royal Studies Network is excited to announce the dates for Kings and Queens 16, in Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱 Join us from 7-10 September 2027 for our first conference in the Southern hemisphere! In 2027,the conference will focus on war and conquest.
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Cannot thank @drowenemmerson.bsky.social enough for joining me to discuss my all time favourite Queen and ideas about her image and public memory! 👑💛 #RoyalStudies #AnneBoleyn #Podcast
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It was so lovely interviewing Holly on her research and chatting all things Mary II #Stuarts #RoyalStudieS #History
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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Thanks to all sending messages of support as me and my colleagues in Humanities and Social Sciences at Exeter face being made redundant in September. I'll be back here once it's less hot & I can think. Please consider signing & sharing this petition: www.change.org/p/stop-redun... #EarlyModern 🗃️
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Not everyday you get to spend researching at the Rad Cam looking at beautiful illustrations of palaces 🏰 from Pyne’s The History of Royal Palaces (1819) #Oxford #Academia #Palaces #MA #History
A view of the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford 
Illustration of Windsor Castle Illustration of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Join Ellie Woodacre and Heidi Dawson-Hobbis to learn about the history of the mortuary chests at Winchester Cathedral, the challenges of bone identification and their relationship with queen Emma of Normandy. feeds.buzzsprout.com/1934722.rss
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
So I did a thing…🤗 cannot thank @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social enough for featuring on my debut!!👑🎤 #podcast #history
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Do come and join our team!! #RoyalStudies #Blog #Academia #history
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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Fancy writing for the Royal Studies Blog? We are currently calling for submissions! Further details & particulars can be found at royalstudiesblog.wordpress.com #royalstudies #history #academia
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A fantastic day exploring the Tower of London, chatting with @alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social & getting to see the lovely poppies!! (Plus a glimpse at the beautiful Valasse Cross💎) Although I don’t think the ravens were too pleased to see us visitors today!! #History #HRP #Heritage
Ravens at the Tower of London The Valasse Cross Poppies along the White Tower Memorial on Tower Green
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Fantastic evening listening to @susannah-lw.bsky.social as part of the @oxfordcourtstudies.bsky.social seminar!! Such an insightful and interesting topic - amazing how objects can reveal so much about the past! #History #Queenship #MaterialCulture
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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
New podcast episode available, hosted by @susannah-lw.bsky.social who interviews Lorinda Cramer. They discuss Queen Charlotte's relationship with Britain's global empire, and the queen's deep interest in the flora and fauna of the colonies. see also: www.routledge.com/Queens-Queen...
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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Our next Digital Seminar Series seminar is TOMORROW at 6pm UK time. Join Julia Hamilton’s talk on ‘All that’s Rich’: The Intended Meanings of Luxury Goods in Stuart Interiors. To attend, you must register before TONIGHT via the link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dss-octobe...
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Great time exploring St David’s Cathedral in Wales recently! Even better was stumbling upon the tomb of Edmund Tudor, father of Henry VII - a welcome surprise! #Wales #Tudors #History #Heritage
A view of St David’s Cathedral in Wales Ceiling within the cathedral The tomb of Edmund Tudor, father of Henry VIIInformation sign concerning Edmund Tudor
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
A brilliant day yesterday visiting the new “Dress Codes” Exhibition at Kensington Palace👑 #HRP #Heritage #History #Fashion #London
Display sign for exhibition Historical dresses View from Kensington Palace Window Dresses on display
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
A lovely day visiting Monmouth, and the castle ruins, the birthplace of Henry V #history #heritage #castles
Monmouth Castle Ruins Display in Monmouth town centre River next to Monmouth gate
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Megan Barber @mbarberhistory.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Amazing day at the @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social conference - some brilliant speakers and discussions! It was also my first time presenting and it was a joy to speak on “Changing Representations and Perceptions: Looking at the Six Wives of Henry VIII in the Media” 👑
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