Hwæt! A new edition of the Electronic Beowulf has been released by Kevin Kiernan (University of Kentucky). You can explore it here: ebeowulf.uky.edu Beowulf is one of our greatest literary treasures, and the unique manuscript is held at the British Library.

Transcriptions of Beowulf made by Humfrey Wanley, included in the new edition of Electronic Beowulf 5.0, available at ebeowulf.uky.edu

Exciting news! Version 5.0 of Electronic Beowulf is now live: ebeowulf.uky.edu. First published in 1999, this digital edition is still going strong and the new version includes new tools and images. Please explore for yourself and spread the word!

Pleased that British Library has reinstated its Ethos thesis service, but disappointed that it does not include the 1000s of older PhD theses available in the earlier version. The effective destruction of this huge research archive is a tragedy: ethos.bl.uk

Before banks, nuns lent money: how convents helped power Vienna's medieval economy: zurl.co/z1VHF

Before banks, nuns lent money: how convents helped power medieval Vienna’s economy

Convent lending formed part of the everyday functioning of Vienna’s economy in the 15th century.

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Did the radical preacher John Ball come from Thrandeston in Suffolk rather than Colchester? Did he ever have anything to do with York? Were the letters said to be by Ball written by him? Join us @essexarchives on 13 June to hear new evidence about Ball's early life: www.1381.online/media/?story...

New findings about the early life and activities of the radical preacher John Ball will be presented by the People of 1381 team at a double header event @essexarchive on 13 June. Book your place now! www.1381.online/media/?story...

Who were the 'Peasants' of the 1381 Peasants Revolt? New article in for @theconversation.com introducing the People of 1381 database: theconversation.com/who-were-the...

Who were the ‘peasants’ of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt? New database has answers

Our research has built pictures of people involved in the events of 1381.

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Join us on Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday 22 June for a free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy as part of our 'Routes to Protest' workshop celebrating the role of the Thames Estuary in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt: www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/estua... #EstuaryAnthology

We are looking forward to the new treasures of the British Library event on 19 September 2024. Here is the programme. Book your tickets here: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

The remarkable correspondence of music publishers George Augener acquired by @britishlibrary earlier this year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCiD... The Augener collection will feature in our #BLPlaylist on 19 Sept. Get your tickets now! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

Letters of Note 🎼: Correspondence of a leading 19th century music publisher

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Bond in the BL! Among new treasures of the British Library presented in the #BLPlaylist on 19 September 2024 at 7.30pm will be letters between Ian Fleming and hius wife Ann: blogs.bl.uk/english-and-... Book your ticket now to hear more! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

For Their Eyes Only – the letters of Ian and Ann Fleming

We mark the exciting acquisition of a collection of letters between Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, and his wife Ann. Unlike Ann Fleming, who has had a whole volume of her correspondence published...

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Come and hear Fiona Sampson discussing the British Library's exciting new acquisition of intimate letters by Elizabeth Barrett Browning at our 'New Treasures of the British Library' event on 19 September. Get your ticket now! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

New Treasures of the Library: A BL Playlist from See Tickets

Buy tickets for New Treasures of the Library: A BL Playlist at British Library from the official retailer, The British Library Cultural Events.

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New open access publication by People of 1381 team: 'Soldier and Speaker: Sir Richard Waldegrave's Interactions with the Court of Chivalry and Peasants' Revolt' in volume in honour of @AnneAgincourt : openaccess.boydellandbrewercms.com/publications...

Among discoveries @britishlibrary to be discussed on 19 Sept by @TracyBorman & @HelenAHeritage are censored sections of Camden's Annals, revealed using digital imaging, providing new insights into Elizabeth I. Book your ticket now: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

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On 19 September 2024, the British Library Collections Trust is organising an evening celebrating new treasures of the British Library - a #BLplaylist. Come and join us! Tickets are pay what you can. thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

New Treasures of the Library: A BL Playlist from See Tickets

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Good news - remote pre-ordering and many other things are going to be restored at the British Library over the next month. Still a long way to go, but thanks to BL staff for all their work in getting things running again! blogs.bl.uk/living-knowl...

British Library confirms remote ordering will be available from end of September & 1,000 digitised manuscripts also available at same time. No sign yet of online MSS catalogue or ESTC. Digital copies of recent publications available in other libraries but not in London. blogs.bl.uk/living-knowl...

Restoring our services – 30 August 2024 update

Following on from my previous blog at the end of July, I’m pleased to be able to confirm dates for restoration of some of our key services in the coming weeks. Our priorities have been very much drive...

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The People of 1381 team are devastated by the tragic news of Helen Snelson's death. Helen was an immense support to the project, endlessly generous and helpful in developing our public engagement. The historical community will desperately miss her. A terrible loss.

The British Library Collections Trust is organising a fascinating evening showcasing recent acquisitions by the British Library on 19 September at 7pm: New Treasures of the British Library: a Playlist. Please come and repost: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

New Treasures of the Library: A BL Playlist from See Tickets

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