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Gustav, Isobel & Imogen Holst and Vally Lasker. Mrs. Gustav Holst (2022). Church history and history of ideas, mostly Tudors and Huguenots. Next book Confidence: History of an idea from the 14th century to the present.
Even more splendid following its recent renovation and currently on display at the Brou royal monastery at Bourg-en-Bresse until February 2027.
Dr. Peter Paul Rubens@peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 2d agoSplendid triptych for cathedral in Moulins, 1498, by Jean Hey. Also known (because of this work) as Master of Moulins. Today is his day.
Just published @huguenotsociety.bsky.social and open access online, the Huguenot Society Journal for 2026. Content includes Huguenots & the Church of England, Cromwell & the Waldensians, Lisburn and my latest offering on Huguenot manuscript sermons preached in London and the Dutch Republic.
Yesterday’s Women and their Books study day at Christchurch College Oxford library was riveting throughout, thanks to @drdavidrundle.bsky.social, @sophiebwaterman.bsky.social, @tamarajatkin.bsky.social and many others. Intrigued by MS 715, including Katherine Parr’s 1545 prayers or meditations.
@rijksmuseum.bsky.social and @museodelprado.es Launch Landmark Partnership on Women in Art and History "The Rijksmuseum and the Museo Nacional del Prado announce an in-depth research partnership focusing on women in art and history." www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/press/pre...
Rijksmuseum and Museo Nacional del Prado Launch Landmark Partnership on Women in Art and History - Rijksmuseum
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We marked the occasion yesterday by visiting the tapestry exhibition @britishmuseum.bsky.social. Despite the long queue once inside it is very moving to be able to see this great treasure laid flat and to appreciate the building sense of drama, including the tale of destruction in the bottom border.
The French History Podcast@fhp.bsky.social · 2w ago#OTD 27 September 1066 William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the Norman conquest of England.
Common Darter basking in the sun in Lambeth SE1 at lunchtime today. It has kept me company the whole time, occasionally flitting around the bench @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Born in Cheltenham #otd 1874 Gustav Holst, described by Ralph Vaughan Williams as ´a great composer, a great teacher and a great friend’. Here is his mother’s bedroom at Holst Victorian House - always worth visiting with super knowledgeable volunteer guides. There are special visits today.
Visit us this weekend as part of Open House🗝️ and see our newly installed plaque honouring Francis Barber, servant, friend and heir of Samuel Johnson. Entry to the House is free this weekend. Come and discover more about Francis Barber and his remarkable life at 17 Gough Square.
holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/whats-on/eve... It’s #GustavHolst’s birthday soon and his native Cheltenham is celebrating in style. This Saturday, at the church where the teenage Gustav played the organ and supported his alcoholic father, join @willvann.bsky.social and Gareth Brynmor John in concert.
The Holst Birthday Concert - What's On - Holst Victorian House
A programme of songs by Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by Gareth Brynmor John (baritone) and William Vann […]
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My suggestion for an illustration for James Marriott’s important column in today’s @thetimes.com, which ends with highlighting the risks of overconfidence and arrogance. The French word outrecuidance never really took off in English. Perhaps it should now. Here is outrecuidance from The Cloisters NY
Why read history? History explains how we got here and challenges what we think we know. And in the case of a #WolfsonHistoryPrize book, it's also a brilliant read. Ahead of next week's shortlist announcement, our judges reflect on the value of reading history.
And here is nearby Skellig Michael 9 days ago, home between the 6th and 8th centuries to a small group of monks who lived in the individual “beehive” cells, some of the remains of which are just visible. An extraordinary insight into early monasticism. The gannets prefer Little Skellig.
Brian Groom@groomb.bsky.social · last mo.Skellig Rock, south-west Ireland, home of Europe's second largest Gannet colony, photo by George Karbus, Czech-born photographer.
Very pleased @royalhistsoc.org will be there at this annual introduction to @ihr.bsky.social and the many supports and community it offers to those beginning a PhD in #History #Skystorians
Institute of Historical Research@ihr.bsky.social · last mo.Are you starting a PhD this academic year in history &/or a history-related discipline? If so, join us on 7 Oct for this fantastic Workshop for New Research Students. Learn more about the range of resources we offer to help you in your research journey. @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social shorturl.at/ymJpr
Born #otd 1734, painter Joseph Wright of Derby, as he very much liked to style himself. If you missed the excellent exhibition @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social you can see even more @derbymuseums.bsky.social until 1 November2026. We enjoyed both. He excelled at capturing reactions, as seen here.
The Irish Dames of the #Benedictine Abbey at Ypres, founded 1665, had strong #Jacobite links. Some of them attended James II’s funeral in 1701. This copy of the funeral oration is one of their few surviving treasures when their abbey was bombed in 1914. Since 1920 their home is at tranquil Kylemore.
Fascinating insights into late medieval culture here. Plus, another reminder that discoveries like this rely on the expertise and specialist training of historians and archivists: finding, understanding and contextualising historical sources, and communicating their significance #Skystorians
Guardian US@us.theguardian.com · 2mo agoResearchers say texts from 12th to 15th centuries ‘hint at a culture which has not even been imagined’
All performances by Chineke! orchestra are an uplifting experience, but tonight’s BBCProms with Angel Blue was exceptional by their exceptional standards. Delighted also to spot this poster celebrating women conductors including pioneer Rosabel Watson who collaborated with #GustavHolst (of course).
#OTD #ArYDyddHwn 22nd August 1485 Welshman Henry Tudor, with Rhys ap Thomas & army of only 5000, defeat Richard III at Bosworth, start of 118 years of Tudor monarchy In Trinity Chapel @stdavidscathedral.bsky.social splendid Henry VII crest with red dragon. #Tudors #DdraigGoch #RedDragon #Bosworth
Super to mark the accession of Henry Tudor #otd 1485 @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social history book festival. The nave was full for talks by Alison Weir on Henry VIII’s wives & Siobhan Clarke sharing her unique knowledge of Elizabeth I’s imagery. Proof positive of wide interest in reading history.
Conscious that many teachers are busy prepping for the long term ahead, great to hear the news today that @ppfideas.bsky.social are launching learning materials on this series on 20 September.
Past Present Future Podcast@ppfideas.bsky.social · 2mo agoNEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Today we begin a new series exploring 20th-century philosophy through the lives of the people behind the ideas. First up David talks to philosopher Nikhil Krishnan about A.J. Ayer, the man who helped inspire the rise & fall of logical positivism. Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
And how did the Reformation, with its diverse dynamics, affect contemporary understandings of participation? ⛪ Submit your proposal (in German or English) by 15 September 2026. For more information: www.ghil.ac.uk/event... #reformation #earlymodern #religioushistory #skystorians 4/5
A whole day based on Katherine Parr’s 1545 prayers and meditations! This would have been impossible to envisage 40 years ago. Count me in.
Erika Gaffney@erikagaffney.bsky.social · 2mo agoSat 3 Oct 2026 at Christ Church Library, Oxford Univ - Women and Their Books: Women as Book Producers and Owners in Early Modern England and Scotland A study afternoon exploring women as book producers and owners in Early Modern England and Scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-...
Super lineup for @britishacademy.bsky.social’s event on 6 October includes @clairelanghamer.bsky.social and Richard Whatmore ‘exploring happiness through history’ as well as @ka-butler.bsky.social’s workshop ‘Is Tudor catch-singing the wellbeing solution we’ve forgotten’. This Tudor can hardly wait.
Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe British Academy's autumn season of public events on 'Searching for Wellness' starts with a 6 October Late at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace. Free, from 6pm. Looking for something on an earlier date? The Academy's Open House is on Sunday 20 September, from 11:00 to 16:00. Free events, but book.
Summer music in @rbgkew.bsky.social 1920s style. The trees at Kew Gardens were among Gustav Holst’s favourites and he liked to take friends and pupils there. Photo from Vally Lasker’s private collection, inscribed on the back, shows her fellow ‘scribes’ Helen Bidder and Nora Day with Holst (left).
France has had 3 historic heatwaves in a row this year. Unless humanity rapidly cuts emissions then this all-time hot year will be one of the coolest of our lives. Graph is a visual production of data from glacial scientist Dr. Shaun Marcott, 2013.
This is a fascinating and important discussion, highly recommended for anyone interested in history or ideas or books and essential if you’re interested in all three.
Past Present Future Podcast@ppfideas.bsky.social · 2mo agoNEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Today’s bad idea is one with a very recent history but also a long backstory: David talks to author & journalist @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social about what happens when the written word gets supplanted by video and when videos get shorter and shorter. Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
Did you know our Linda Parry Textile Research and Conservation Grants make awards of £500-£5,000 to churches, chapels & other places of UK worship for the research & conservation of textiles?! Next deadline is 31 August, apply now! www.sal.org.uk/what-we-do/g...
