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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

***BREAKING NEWS*** We have extended the deadline on our #CFP by 5 days to give those of you that missed our early deadline another chance! New deadline: 20 September 2026 Get writing! #skystorians #18thC 🗃️ www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

IT'S TIME! The #CFP for #BSECS2027 has been released! This year's theme is 'Artifice and Authenticity'. The deadline for submissions is the 15 September 2026. The conference will by the 6-8 January 2027 @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social #18thC #skystorians 🗃️ www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Another gorgeous week at Pembroke College last week for #BSECS2026 (despite a slightly chaotic travel-related start)! ❄️ Thanks so much to the conference organisers, speakers, and everyone involved for such a wonderful week 💖

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year #18thCists #skystorians! We can't wait to welcome you to @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social NEXT WEEK for #BSECS2026. You can register FOR THE CONFERENCE ONLY [no accommodation or meals] at the registration desk from 8am, 7 January. Programme available here: www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from me and Santa Keats! 🎄❤️✨

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Gretchen McCulloch @gretchenmcculloch.com · 24/12/2025

Lo, Hrodulf the red-nosed reindeer – That beast didn’t have unshiny nostrils! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Anglo Saxon meter: allthingslinguistic.com/post/1359368...

Incipit gestis Rudolphi rangifer tarandus

Hwæt, Hrodulf readnosa hrandeor –
Næfde þæt nieten unsciende næsðyrlas!
Glitenode and gladode godlice nosgrisele.
Ða hofberendas mid huscwordum hine gehefigodon;
Nolden þa geneatas Hrodulf næftig
To gomene hraniscum geador ætsomne.
Þa in Cristesmæsseæfne stormigum clommum,
Halga Claus þæt gemunde to him maðelode:
“Neahfreond nihteage nosubeorhtende!
Min hroden hrædwæn gelæd ðu, Hrodulf!”
Ða gelufodon hira laddeor þa lyftflogan –
Wæs glædnes and gliwdream; hornede sum gegieddode
“Hwæt, Hrodulf readnosa hrandeor,
Brad springð þin blæd: breme eart þu!”

Rendered literally into modern English:

Here begins the deeds of Rudolph, Tundra-Wanderer

Lo, Hrodulf the red-nosed reindeer –
That beast didn’t have unshiny nostrils!
The goodly nose-cartilage glittered and glowed.
The hoof-bearers taunted him with proud words;
The comrades wouldn’t allow wretched Hrodulf
To join the reindeer games.
Then, on Christmas Eve bound in storms
Santa Claus remembered that, spoke formally to him:
“Dear night-sighted friend, nose-bright one!
You, Hrodulf, shall lead my adorned rapid-wagon!”
Then the sky-flyers praised their lead-deer –
There was gladness and music; one of the horned ones sang
“Lo, Hrodulf the red-nosed reindeer,
Your fame spreads broadly, you are renowned!”

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Kristina Decker @kristinadecker.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Some festive greenery courtesy of Mary Delany.

A botanical collage of holly by Mary Delany (1700-1788).

A botanical collage of mistletoe by Mary Delany (1700-1788).

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Tara Wine-Queen Writes @tarawinequeen.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

In vain I have struggled, It will not do All I want for Christmas, unfortunately, is you

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in a badly photoshopped Santa hat

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Have you heard?! We currently have 2 vacancies on the #BSECS Council: 1. Postgraduate Representative 2. Communications Officer (working with me!) Posts are voluntary but #BSECS pays travel and accommodation costs, the term of office is 3yrs. Details here: www.bsecs.org.uk/the-society/...

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The #18thC Ecologies Network, based @cecs-york.bsky.social is a hub for researchers interested in the many diverse ecologies the period. Details of their seminar series will be published here: hzj520.wixsite.com/eighteenth-c... #skystorians #climate #environhist 🗃️

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Had lots of fun hosting our Long Nineteenth Century Studies Christmas Quiz again this year!🎄❤️ My favourite rounds to make were “Nineteenth Century Poetry or 80s Song?” and “Who’s masquerading as Father Christmas?” with Joseph Swan definitely making the best imposter Santa Claus! 🎅🏼✨

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Little ghost! 👻 Photo from my collection, 1964.

Black and white photo of a shorthaired pretty little white cat standing on a lawn in front of a white clapboard building. It’s looks like it might be meowing as the mouth seems open. Its tail is up and it has a happy, relaxed air about it.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

‘Twas the knight before Christmas ⚔️🎄💫

Suit of armour in front of two decorated Christmas trees, against backdrop of stone castle wall. The suit of armour holds the Hylton family heraldic shield adorned with a red bow, and wears a Santa hat.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Being out past my bedtime is making me feel my Spotify age…

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Nerd humor coming your way 😂

A screenshot showing an old chair and on it, it says: "Everyone who ever sat on this chair is now dead. Play it safe and remain standing."

The caption reads: "best 'do not touch' museum sign ever?

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Spotify wrapped giving me the opportunity to celebrate my favourite podcasts! 🎉 I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to these this year - would definitely recommend 🖤✨ @threeravenspod.bsky.social @icysedgwick.bsky.social @lingthusiasm.bsky.social

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Mousepad makes perfect seat for tiny feet 🐾✨

Close up of black cat paws sitting on rug style mouse pad.

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Newcastle Uni Special Collections & Archives @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

There's nothing better than #festivelights by the fire. Here's Joseph Swan & his wife sitting by the fire at their home in Warlingham c 1904 #ArchiveAdventCalendar #Christmas collectionscaptured.ncl.ac.uk/digital/coll... @arascot.bsky.social

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Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Jesmond Old Cemetery in Newcastle upon Tyne was founded in 1834. The north's most notable architect, John Dobson, designed the cemetery, and he was later buried here.

Sun shining through autumn trees in a cemetery.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Happy National Black Cat Day to my sleepy little shadow 🐈‍⬛❤️✨

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Chloe Wilcox @sadpphicstanza.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

library’s a bit cold; let’s just read in bed… might as well lie down… it’ll be cosier lying on my side… i’ll feel more awake if i just rest my eyes for ten seconds… a quick power nap will help me focus…

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Newcastle Uni Special Collections & Archives @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#OTD in 1958 @newcastleuni.bsky.social Percy Building was officially opened by Professor J. Dover Wilson, and named after the first Rector of Kings College, Lord Eustace Percy. Browse the brochure for the opening event on CollectionsCaptured: collectionscaptured.ncl.ac.uk/digital/coll...

Front cover of the booklet created for the opening of the Percy Building.

Photograph of the front of the Percy Building facing onto the Quadrangle.

Group of attendees at the official opening of the Percy Building.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

How I love mornings like this 🍂❄️🥰

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Today should have been the deadline for #BSECS2026, but we are extending it by a WHOLE EXTRA WEEK! Share your research with us @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026 by sending us your proposals before MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER #skystorians #18thC 🗃️ www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Just a spooky girl enjoying her spooky blanket 🖤✨

Little black cat on a black and white patterned blanket.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Had the most beautiful time in Cambridge for #BARS2025 last week. It was great to spend time with such lovely fellow Romanticists 💕 The days were filled with Romantic treasures, insightful panels, inspiring conversations and wonderful company! Thanks so much to everyone involved ✨ @bars.bsky.social

Statue of Lord Byron in the Wren Library, Trinity College.

Latin bible inscribed “W. Wordsworth”, St. John’s College Library.

William Wordsworth’s life mask, St John’s College Library.

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Chloe Wilcox @sadpphicstanza.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

We even got to meet William Wordsworth! @19thcenturyem.bsky.social @realityandreverie.bsky.social

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Happy International Cat Day! ❤️🐾

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

“Gather round the campfire and listen in…” 🔥 Love love love this new book from @threeravenspod.bsky.social! My favourite source for all things weird, wonderful, wild and whimsical… ❤️💫🐦‍⬛ It certainly gets Trixie’s seal of approval 🖤✨

“The Three Ravens Folk Tales” open to “The Fish and the Ring: A Northumberland Tale”, fairy lights and white mug that reads “Basic Witch” on a dark wood table.

Front cover of “The Three Ravens Folk Tales” by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux on William Morris Blackthorn background.

Trixie, a black cat, enjoying “The Three Ravens Folk Tales”.

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

💚 Photo from my collection, 1977.

Color photo of a shorthaired black cat sitting by a window, looking outside at green foliage with its back to the camera with a leafy little houseplant next to it. The main light source is soft natural, indirect sunlight. It's a very calm and beautiful domestic scene.

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Paul Stephens @paulstephens.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I am now so depressed that I have not an idea to put to paper — my hand feels like lead — and yet it is an unpleasant numbness; it does not take away the pain of Existence. I don’t know what to write. John Keats (letter B. Bailey, 28 May 1818)

Text source: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/35698/35698-h/35698-h.htm#LIII
Image source (detail): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_Keats_-_HH.jpg

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

“then on the shore of the wide world I stand alone, and think…” - John Keats 🌊✨ 📍Seaham Beach

View of the ocean from Seaham Beach. Sand, rocks, waves, and a bright blue sky.

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British Association for Romantic Studies @bars.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

BARS is delighted to announce that the 2026 International Biennial Conference will be held at the University of Birmingham. The theme is Romantic Retrospection. Weds 29th- Fri 31st July 2026 (with additional online elements held around the in-person conference) www.bars.ac.uk/blog/?p=5908

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Well it was rather interesting trying to get home from work today…

View of bridges across the River Tyne from the High Level Bridge.

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Chloe Wilcox @sadpphicstanza.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

the hardest part of living alone really is trying to finish a bag of spinach

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Cleo O’Callaghan Yeoman @drcleoocy.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Also BARS’ PGR and ECR account has arrived - give us a follow @bars-ecrs-pgrs.bsky.social !

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British Association for Romantic Studies @bars.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Recording: Joanna Baillie's The Tryal Please find below the link to a recording of a staged reading of Joanna Baillie's The Tryal that took place on 23 October, 2024, at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds. www.bars.ac.uk/blog/?p=5853

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Just a baby girl. 🥹 Photo from my collection, 1964.

Black and white photo of a shorthaired light colored kitten sitting on a carpeted floor. She seems to be quietly prodding something with her paw.

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Emily Brand @emilybrand.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Just some lovely tickets to 18th-century masquerade balls 😍🎭 www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o... #18c

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Paul Stephens @paulstephens.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

And when I feel, fair creature of an hour, That I shall never look upon thee more, Never have relish in the faery power Of unreflecting Love;— then on the shore Of the wide world I stand alone, and think Till Love and Fame to nothingness do sink. John Keats (letter to J. H. Reynolds, 31 Jan. 1818)

Image source: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gustave_Courbet_-_Autumn_Sea_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

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Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Now more than ever we need to expand and develop our societal relationship with anxiety, in all its forms and crucially how communication, relationships, and anxiety can go hand in hand #skystorians #emotions

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Best part of returning home from a trip is being reunited with my little snuggle bug 🐈‍⬛🩷✨

Trixie, a black cat, asleep on a beige sofa.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Had the MOST wonderful time at #BSECS2025! Massive thank you to everyone involved in organising and facilitating such a lovely, convivial conference. So much fun catching up with friends, and meeting new people. My first time at @bsecs.bsky.social, but hopefully not the last 📚❤️✨

A frosty morning at Pembroke College, Oxford.

Wall of portraits in Pembroke College dining hall.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Such a fantastic performance in Newcastle yesterday for the Les Misérables Arena Tour. The cast and orchestra had us captivated with every word, every note, every breath. 🇫🇷✨ And it was such a lovely coincidence to be sat beside you, @sadpphicstanza.bsky.social!

View of the stage during the interval of Les Misérables Arena Tour at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Trixie has claimed her place under the Christmas tree. Whether she plans to catch Father Christmas in the act, or she senses catnip in one of these presents… who can say? 🐱🎄✨

Trixie, a black cat, hides behind presents under a Christmas tree.

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Catherine Rose Maw @realityandreverie.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Think I may have found my favourite tea!🎄❤️✨

Glass tea set on a Morris & Co. patterned tray, and Bird & Blend ‘Mince Pie’ flavoured tea. There is a Christmas tree in the background.

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