Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Imagine walking through the streets of London with Samuel Pepys as your guide. We’re excited to announce Samuel Pepys’ London, a new historical map from the Historic Towns Trust that will bring Restoration London vividly to life. 2159
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesYorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group @yvbsg.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Historical maps of Yorkshire towns and cities already published include Hull, Beverley, Ripon and Bradford, with a reprint of York hot off the press. Maps of Scarborough, Leeds and Whitby are in the pipeline. Wonderful resource! 061
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Really enjoyed presenting the work of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social and the @varchgroup.bsky.social winter conference. Great fun and lots of interest. www.historictownstrust.ukhistorictownstrust.ukHistoric Towns Trust | History of towns in England, Scotland and WalesThe Historic Towns Trust is a charity which investigates the histories of towns in England, Scotland, and Wales, and communicates this through the publication of atlases and maps, and through educatio... 1113
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesVernacular Architecture Group @varchgroup.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Another day of superb talks to conclude the VAG Winter Conference 2026, ranging from historical maps to medieval inns to 16th century fires in Stratford-upon-Avon. Grateful thanks to all our speakers and everyone who attended! 041
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Our YouTube channel has beefed up for the winter! You can now watch lots of brilliant talks about mapmaking and the history of Britain's towns and cities. Please subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@hist_townsyoutube.comHistoric Towns TrustAn educational charity working to map the urban histories of Great Britain. 01211
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesKatrina Navickas @katrinanavickas.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Thanks to @reaktionbooks.bsky.social for making my history of protest in England's public spaces into a beautiful, well produced book with a fab cover. Buy it here reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest... 610737
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 11/10/2025We’re at the @balhnews.bsky.social Herts. Beds. and Bucks. conference today. Do come and say hello! 097
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 04/10/2025A very warm welcome to our new followers 😌. Since 1967, we’ve been creating historical maps that chart the evolution of Britain’s towns and cities over time. Find out more about our important work here: historictownstrust.ukhistorictownstrust.ukHistoric Town's Trust | History of towns in England, Scotland and WalesThe Historic Towns Trust is a charity which investigates the histories of towns in England, Scotland, and Wales, and communicates this through the publication of atlases and maps, and through educatio... 132
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesGreg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 28/07/2025On thursday I was granted an honorary doctorate by the University of York, where I studied 20 years ago (and where I've taught for the past decade). It was lovely -- but I did not realise I would also get a fun photoshoot after the ceremony! Big thanks to Paul Shields for making us all look smart 122436
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesEd Roberts @ecroberts.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Delighted to say that I've been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for 2025-26, and we are hiring a 1-year full-time lecturer in early medieval history to replace me. Deadline 7 August. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the role! jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...jobs.kent.ac.ukJob Opportunity at the University of Kent: Lecturer in Early Medieval History (c.400-1100)Are you an experienced Lecturer who can teach British and European Early Medieval History? Do you have a passion for Medieval History and are you available for a fixed term contract to start in Septe... 128452
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 24/07/2025It was such a pleasure to present Greg Jenner for his doctorate ‘honoris causa’ this morning. Congratulations Dr Jenner! ☺️ 040
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesShane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Spent the evening at Bradford City Hall for the launch of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social map of Bradford, with a series of fascinating talks in conjunction with the Bradford Literature Festival. Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-... 253
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2025We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist... 086
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesBradford Literature Festival @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social 📅 - Monday 30 June 🏛️ - City Hall Book your tickets here: 🔗 www.bradfordlitfest.... #Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest 043
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Please join us @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social next Monday evening (30 June) for the official launch of our Historical Map of Bradford. Talks from: archaeologist Ian Roberts, cartographer Giles Darkes and author Jerry Brotton. Get your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 087
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 01414
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 18/06/2025www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/mappin...bradfordlitfest.co.ukMapping Bradford's History | Bradford Literature FestivalJoin the team from Heritage Towns Trust (HTT) as they present a fascinating talk on the creation of a unique map of Bradford. 120
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 18/06/2025www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/bradfo...bradfordlitfest.co.ukBradford Map Launch with Historic Towns Trust | Bradford Literature FestivalJoin us for the official launch of the Bradford Map, a beautifully crafted historical map developed by the Historic Towns Trust. This special evening event will feature a display of the map, mingling ... 120
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 23/05/2025📢 In association with the University of Chester, we're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Chester which charts the city's development from Roman fortress to mercantile centre and cathedral city. Get your copy now! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist... 086
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesAlice Thornton's Books @thorntonsbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/202512 June 1656 #OTD Alice Thornton's daughter Katherine was born at Hipswell Hall, where the family were then living. Katherine was one of the three of Thornton's nine children to survive childhood. She married Thomas Purchas and, after his death, Robert Danby and died in 1726. #EarlyModern 🗃️ 141
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Celebrate the publication of our historical map of Chester at this free virtual event on 16 June at 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-histori... with talks from @profkdlilley.bsky.social Dr Katherine Wilson and Dr Tom Pickles. Registration is open now!eventbrite.co.ukAn Historical Map of the City of Chester Launch EventJoin us to celebrate the publication of An Historical Map of the Chester, created by the University of Chester and the Historic Towns Trust 02110
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesHistoric Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 06/06/2025It's wonderful to see our maps being used as the basis for innovative historical research. It's amazing what can be discovered! (with @medimurdermaps.bsky.social ) www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comNoblewoman may have ordered brazen murder of priest outside St Paul’s in 1337Historian mapping medieval murders has evidence notorious stabbing was revenge hit by impenitent ex-lover 0113
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 04/01/2025What a perfect model this is for a retirement community. 020
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Wow! #medievalsky seems to have exploded. Hello everyone! 1160
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesPaul Webster 🌈 @webstermedieval.bsky.social · 16/12/2023Long overdue recognition for Dr Kay Hartley, Romano-British mortaria expert since the 1950s, still at work at 94, & a family friend. Rightly described as 'doyenne' of a discipline 'she single-handedly developed', & 'the oracle' of her subject. www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...ncl.ac.ukRoman pottery expert honoured by Newcastle UniversityKay Hartley, an international scholar in mortarium studies, was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters at a degree ceremony today. 083
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesJane Winters @jfwinters.bsky.social · 15/12/2023This from the British Library in response to October’s ransomware attack has made me a bit emotional: ‘The people responsible for this cyber-attack stand against everything that libraries represent: openness, empowerment, and access to knowledge’. Solidarity with everyone at the BL.blogs.bl.ukKnowledge under attackOn the last weekend of October, the British Library became the victim of a major cyber-attack, the impact of which continues to be felt by our staff, our partners and our millions of users. This was a... 04716
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesJohn Carter Brown Library @jcblibrary.bsky.social · 15/12/2023JCB Opportunity Spotlight! Short-term fellowships are open to individuals who are engaged in pre- and post-doctoral or independent research. Short-term fellowships are available for periods of 2 to 4 consecutive months. Applications due January 16, 2024. 0912
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 13/12/2023I just reached the peak of my powers. I judged the Medieval Christmas Bake-off at the Centre for Medieval Studies. The showstopper was a stupendous recreation of the Ruthwell Cross in gingerbread and edible ink. This Wound in the Side of Christ won best for … flavour … hmmm 290
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesSara M. Butler 🇨🇦 @sarabutler.bsky.social · 13/12/2023Hey, this is now open access: Sara M. Butler, “Even a Compensation Culture has Its Limits: Arbitrating Homicide in Fifteenth-Century England,” Journal of Legal History (2023). doi.org/10.1080/0144... 0156
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesMerchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 12/12/2023Did you know that some of the oak that built the Hall came from the Forest of Galtres? Never heard of it? The forest covered 100,000 acres and encompassed 60 villages, however deforestation led to its disappearance by 1629. It was said the oak was of better quality than that of Sherwood Forest! 🌳 0123
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesTim Hitchcock @timhitchcock.bsky.social · 12/12/2023Really pleased to announce the launch of a new version (9.0) of the Old Bailey Online oldbaileyonline.org. There is lots of new functionality, and a thoroughly redesigned front and back end. 10173102
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesIsabel Holowaty @iholowaty.bsky.social · 11/12/2023My 1st post here is to help find future librarians: Interested in applying to be one of next year’s cohort of @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social trainees? We are running an online session about career options in libraries on the 19th December. Sign up: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtraine... 😊👍blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.ukOxford Libraries Graduate TraineesA Bodleian Libraries blog 03843
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 12/12/2023JAMES MCCUNE SMITH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS The James McCune Smith Scholarships fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at Glasgow University in any research area in which we can offer supervision. 4 years; ££19,162 for 2024 entry: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...gla.ac.ukUniversity of Glasgow - Scholarships and funding - James McCune Smith PhD ScholarshipsSearch iconClo... 01014
Sarah Rees Jones @sarahrj.bsky.social · 12/12/2023I remember the rebuilding so well. As a child it felt very exciting ☺️. 030
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesAdam Chapman @adamchapman.bsky.social · 11/12/2023Can you imagine how smug the old boy would be? And what a total Reviewer Two he'd be about every detail of the translation/disdainful of a non-Latinate audience? global.oup.com/academic/pro... 2214
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesSophie Coulombeau @sophiecoulombeau.bsky.social · 11/12/2023York is recruiting for a fantastic PhD studentship on weeds and weeding, c. 1500-1950. If you have a brilliant MA student whose interests and experience fit within that chronological bracket, please encourage them to apply! york.ac.uk/professorial... 01426
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesMusica Secreta @musicasecreta.bsky.social · 08/12/2023On this, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we have something really special. This track is the 3rd in the series of motets we recorded to raise money for breast cancer research and support - and it's an absolute banger. youtu.be/wA8CookRJ2s?...youtu.beDulcis mater, dulcis nato. Matthieu Gascongne, GB-Cmc MS 1760Musica Secreta, dir. Laurie Stras, St Michael and All Angels, Blackheath, 29 September 2023.This track is part of our commitment to raise awareness (and MONE... 1127
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesNorthern History @northernhistory.bsky.social · 08/12/2023There's under 3 months until the submission deadline for the Gordon Forster Essay Prize (1 March 2024). It is open to postgraduates and ECRs. There is a £200 prize and the winning entry will be considered for publication. For full details, visit our website: tinyurl.com/3vvhjys4 Please repost! 01016
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesLeonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · 06/11/2023Calling all Norman pgrs and new postdocs: Marjorie Chibnall essay prize announcement for the Battle Conference 2024 (deadline 11 mar 2024). Supervisors spread the word, also about the poster session. Happy to answer questions. medievalsky skystorians battleconference.wordpress.com/marjorie-chi...battleconference.wordpress.comMarjorie Chibnall Prize 2024The Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize Submissions are now being sought for the 2024 Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize, offered in memory of the former director of the Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies... 01419
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesDr Sue Oosthuizen @drsueoosthuizen.bsky.social · 06/12/2023Maybe you’re a rambler, conservationist, landowner or farmer with a connection to the land, or perhaps you’re an artist, musician or writer inspired by #landscape. No matter your interest, join me & others @theMERL this Sat Dec 9 from 11 am for 'What is Landscape?' merl.reading.ac.uk/event/what-i... 03218
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesGlen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 06/12/2023Job losses in university History depts now at I think Brighton, Chichester, Goldsmiths, Hertfordshire, Huddersfield, Kent, Oxford Brookes, Portsmouth, Roehampton, UEA and more. The whole discipline is being deranged out of all shape or coherence - with no overall plan or strategy. 106654
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesBrodie Waddell @brodiewaddell.bsky.social · 04/12/2023The Social History Society conference will take place at Durham University, 8-10 July 2024. We welcome proposals for individual papers & panels from new & established historians, working inside & outside Higher Education. #skystorians #earlymodern Full details: socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s... 02223
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesLeonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · 06/12/2023I'm the last of the editors to post their copy! 'Borders and the Norman World' officially published yesterday. You can still sign up for our hybrid launch event on 13 Dec medievalsky 🗃️https://ies.sas.ac.uk/events/book-launch-borders-and-norman-world-frontiers-and-boundaries-medieval-europe 74110
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesSam Ottewill-Soulsby @samottewillsoulsby.bsky.social · 01/12/2023I’m absolutely thrilled to have made the @medievalists.bsky.social Best Medieval Books of 2023 List! If you’d like to hear it and some fabulously exciting new releases being discussed, check out The Medieval Podcast here: #medievalsky www.medievalists.net/2023/11/the-...medievalists.netThe Best Medieval Books of 2023 - Medievalists.netThis week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle continues the annual tradition of sharing some of her favourite books of the year, along with the top picks of Peter Konieczny, editor and co-founder of Med... 1134
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 02/12/2023The Institute of Historical Research annual early career fellowships have now been advertised. Schemes and details and deadlines are here: www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/...history.ac.ukEarly Career FellowshipsIHR Early Career Research Fellowships provide funding to enable early career historians to complete a doctorate or to undertake post-doctoral research. 03762
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesCatherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 29/11/2023I'm so excited to share this news! Between the Lines: A History of England in 25 Poems, coming from Penguin Press in autumn 2025. www.thebookseller.com/rights/pengu...thebookseller.comPenguin Press signs Clarke's story of England through 25 poemsPenguin Press has bought world all-language rights to Between the Lines, the story of England told through 25 poems by Professor of History and English, Catherine Clarke. 15668
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesEmilie K. M. Murphy @emiliekmmurphy.bsky.social · 27/11/2023I've identified the locations of all of the #earlymodern English convents in exile, and mapped them. Some entries aren't perfect (and I'm going to keeping working on this) - but it's a good start. #nuntastic 🗃️ padlet.com/ekmmurphy/ex...padlet.comExiled Lives - Locations of the English conventsMap to accompany the University of York History Department module (convened by Dr Emilie Murphy): Exiled Lives: English Nuns in Catholic Europe 915658
Reposted by Sarah Rees JonesDavid Hughes @filmcritic.bsky.social · 11/11/2023In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice. KURT VONNEGUT - born 101yrs ago today - was the only one to respond. His reply was just wonderful. 10471155