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Rob Hedge @robhedge.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Hate to be the bearer of more grim HE news, but things are afoot at the University of Leicester. History is one of a number of subjects currently in 'pre-change engagement'. What does this mean? Cuts. Of what magnitude? We won't know until the Autumn. #skystorians 🗃️🏺🏛️ le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

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Rob Hedge @robhedge.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📣 Students of #medieval landscape and settlement Apply for the Medieval Settlement Research Group's John Hurst Memorial Prize: - 15 minute paper - Submit abstract and form by 30 June - Present in Leicester or online, 6 December - £200 prize ➡️ medieval-settlement.com/grants-award... #medievalsky 🗃️🏛️🏺

Poster shows cartoon of a group of medieval characters clustered around a Macbook. Background image of an English rural landscape. Text reads:
Medieval Settlement Research Group
John Hurst Memorial Prize
Open to all current and recent postgraduate students
Present a 15-minute paper on any theme related to medieval landscape and settlement in the British Isles or Europe
To be delivered at the MSRG Winter Seminar, December 6th 2025 at the University of Leicester or online
The author of the winning paper receives £200 and can submit a short article based on their paper for inclusion in our journal, Medieval Settlement Research.
Current postgraduate students (or those within 1 year of completion) of landscape archaeology, history, geography and other cognate subject areas, whose research relates to medieval rural landscapes and settlements, are warmly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should complete the regulations and application forms with an abstract (max 500 words), to be returned to the Hon. Secretary: secretarymsrg@gmail.com The closing date for abstracts is 30th June 2025. Up to four shortlisted speakers will be invited to present either in person or online on 6th December 2025. Finalists are eligible to apply for a bursary to offset travel expenses. Full details can be found at: https://medieval-settlement.com/grants-awards/dissertation-award/

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Susan Kilby @susan-kilby.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

My question for @GWandShows is: how sustainable is Chelsea, with gardens that are erected and removed in such a short space of time?

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The English Place-Name Society @englishplacenames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The English Place-Name Society has made it to Bluesky! 👋 Give us a follow for books, events, and place-name content.

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Susan Kilby @susan-kilby.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I have discovered MERL merch. This is probably not going to end well…

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Susan Kilby @susan-kilby.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Just landed on my desk: the centenary edition of JEPNS! Very exciting! Not to mention looking stunning in its special gold cover! @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience

Feathers McGraw (a penguin with a rubber glove for a hat, or a chicken depending on who you ask) stands outside the entrance of The Museum of English Rural Life.

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